by Elissa Yount Editor’s Note: Elissa sent me this article yesterday with the caveat that a woman has a right to change her mind up until noon on Friday. On my walk through Henderson Thursday morning, someone yelled at me from across the street to be sure to file for office and that they supported me 100%.
Month: July 2009
Friday/weekend open line
If you’re wondering what happened to yesterday’s Election Watch 2009, the answer is simple: I was so entranced shopping for a new phone at Verizon that I lost track of the time. We won’t let it happen today. Here’s your open line.
Etheridge praises USDA blueberry decision
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only N.C. member of the House Ways and Means Committee, praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement yesterday that it intends to purchase up to $14.7 million worth of blueberries for federal nutrition programs.
Edwards to run against Rainey in October
In an email sent to Home in Henderson yesterday evening, local government watchdog Lewis Edwards announced that he will seek Henderson City Council member Mike Rainey’s Ward 2 seat in October.
Narcs make arrest for cocaine, marijuana
Ronald Mokey Harrison, 30, arrested for alleged illegal drug activity Chief K.L. Sidwell of the Henderson Police Department reports that members of the Department’s Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation at the address of 220 Kittrell Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
HiH video: Henderson city council 07-13-09
Videography by Eric Barstow Editor’s Note: We went in a new direction with this particular piece. You may view the raw, unedited version of the meeting here, or you may choose to view an enhanced, two-camera version. Both contain the entire meeting; however, the enhanced version contains cuts, close-ups, and different viewing angles that make the experience a little more interesting and varied. Enjoy.
Opinion: Get conflicts out of local gov’t
by Elissa Yount Editor’s Note: We took a few days off to take the Little Editor to King’s Dominion and completely lost track of what day it is. We apologize to our readers who look forward to Elissa’s Wednesday musings and to Elissa herself for the delay. It is time to get conflicts out of our local government.
Thursday’s open line
Mrs. Editor, Little Editor, and I took a fews days off to visit King’s Dominion in Virginia. I worked in an amusement park one summer when I was in college (Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh) and I hadn’t been to one since. I learned two things: 1) My days on the big coasters are over, and; 2) Vending machines take debit cards now. What are your vacation plans, if any? Let us know on today’s open line.
Election Watch 2009 – 07-15-09
Interested in running? Here’s the form you need to file with the Vance County Board of Elections to run for office. There were three new filings in Vance County today.
Breaking news: Gupton and Wilkerson file for council
Former Henderson City Council members Bobby Gupton and Ranger Wilkerson filed just minutes ago for the Henderson City Council. Gupton will be running for the Ward 2 At Large seat, opposing Mike Inscoe, who has already filed. Wilkerson has filed to run for the Ward 4 At Large seat. That seat is currently held by George Daye, who has not filed for re-election as of the posting of this article.
Wednesday’s open line
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Senatorial 7th district town hall meeting July 23
Senator Doug Berger would like to invite all citizens, civic leaders, and public officials in Franklin, Granville, Vance, and Warren counties to a 7th Senatorial District Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2009.
I-85 contruction update
Here’s an update solicited by Bill Edwards, President of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) about the re-opening of ramps and the estimated completion time of the I-85 project currently underway in Vance County. We thought it might of interest to readers who are not privy to the Chamber’s email updates.
Suspect sought in Henderson motel homicide
The Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division is actively looking for Tevin Lee Daye related to the shooting that occurred on June 14, 2009 at the America’s Best Value Inn at 200 Parham Road in Henderson, North Carolina.
2nd “Meet Me in the Street” of season July 23
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its second Meet Me in the Street Concert for the 2009 series.
Election Watch 2009 – Bastille Day
Interested in running? Here’s the form you need to file with the Vance County Board of Elections to run for office. There were two new filings in Vance County today.
Mental health Mobile Crisis Team
Five County Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority “Sandra” had been behaving strangely for a few weeks.
Tuesday’s open line
Video coverage of the Henderson City Council’s regular meeting will be delayed until Wednesday afternoon. We apologize for the delay. In the mean time, you can read about it in the Dispatch and talk about it here! Here’s your open line.
Golden LEAF to meet July 20
The latest in a series of meetings with the North Carolina Golden LEAF will be held on Monday, July 20, 2009 at Vance-Granville Community College. The meeting will be begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center.