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Month: January 2008
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Friday’s open line
Here’s something Mrs. Editor and I knew going in: education and law enforcement are among the recession-proof jobs. It makes up for being underpaid the rest of the time.
Vance County board to meet in special closed session
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet in special closed session tomorrow, January 25 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter. According to County Clerk Kelly Grissom, no action will be taken at the meeting.
Thursday’s open line
And I thought the weirdest thing I’d ever seen or heard tell about on a leash was a rat. Enjoy.
Wray appointed to auto insurance committee
Raleigh -— Rep. Michael H. Wray has been appointed by House Speaker Joe Hackney to a bipartisan committee that will study the state’s automobile insurance rates.
Special Henderson City Council workshop Jan. 28
The Henderson City Council will hold a special “workshop” on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. it its chambers in City Hall.
Wednesday’s open line
It’s OLF deja vu all over again. Discuss what’s on your mind on today’s open line.
Blood types 0-, B-, and A- needed now
A slow down in holiday collections and a constant need for blood has severely impacted the supply of Types O negative, B negative and A negative blood.
Tuesday’s open line
A shortage of skilled workers? Is this a gap that Vance could fill? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
City council to meet in special closed session
There will be a special meeting of the Henderson City Council on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at City Hall, 180 S. Beckford Drive in the City Council Chambers at 5:00 p.m.
Relay for life meeting Jan. 24
On January 24, 2008, the Vance County Relay for Life will be holding another informational meeting for those who were unable to attend on January 3.
Weekend open line
How sensationalizing the weather almost killed your friendly neighborhood editor (and a friend of his):
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The Joint Select Committee on the Agricultural Drought Response met for the first time this week as my fellow legislators and I continue work to address the ongoing water shortage in our state.
Etheridge concerned about school bus safety
Department of Homeland Security not making progress Washington, D.C. —- U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only N.C. member of the Homeland Security Committee, today expressed concern to the Department of Homeland Security about a lack of progress on a measure to improve safety for students traveling to school by bus.
Boomerangs robbery comes around for suspects
On January 17, 2007, at 12:01 a.m., members of the Henderson Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery with occurred at Boomerangs convenience store located at 1201 Dabney Drive.
Friday’s open line
It looks like our Vance-Granville Community College is going into the teacher lateral entry business. Where were they ten years ago when I was taking those long drives all over the state to do mine? With that, we give you the Friday open line.
NC farmers urged to apply for drought aid
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today encouraged local farmers who suffered losses from the drought in 2007 to apply for direct assistance payments under the Crop Disaster Program.
Veto would override OLF
Washington, D.C. -— The House took the first step toward overriding President Bush’s veto of a key defense bill today, which would ensure a halt to the Navy’s proposed outlying landing field in eastern North Carolina’s Washington County.
Thursday’s open line
Sorry, Boho, but the simple fact is that clowns are evil. Even a child can tell you that. I myself became aware of the Clown Conspiracy as early as 1972 (The Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus used to begin its season in Pittsburgh and end in New York). In college I learned all about these Bozo bin Ladens and their tools of deceit, from their secret training facility in Sarasota, Florida to their seemingly entertaining use of Volkswagens as …