If you’re dragging over going back to work today, it could be worse: you could not be going back to work today. Here’s your open line.
Month: November 2009
Friday/weekend open line
It’s the day after Thanksgiving (at time of posting) and my thoughts are focused on one thing: digestion. Happy ruminating on this weekend open line.
HiH video: Vance board of ed. 11-09-09
Editor’s Note: A series of catastrophes prevented the posting of this video at its normal Wednesday-after run time. We present it to you now, with apologies. Click “play” button to view video
Vance Special Olympics completes 1st bocce season
Special Olympics Vance County Bocce competitors and coaches Special Olympics Vance County has just completed its first bocce season culminating in a Local Tournament at the Aycock Recreation Center on Tuesday, November 17, 2009.
Wednesday’s open line
If you’re headed out onto the roads towards a Thanksgiving destination, good luck and be careful. Here’s your open line.
Elissa Yount: DOT can move fast after all
It seems the North Carolina Department of Transportation can move swiftly after all.
NCDOT axes Chavasse Ave. widening project
In a special verbal report requested by Henderson City Council member Mike Inscoe at the beginning of yesterday’s short regular session, Assistant City Manager Frank Frazier informed the council that the North Carolina Department of Transportation has terminated a project intended to widen Chavasse Avenue and add sidewalks to the street.
Tuesday’s open line
Holidays can be quite stressful. What do you do to keep your sanity? Give us some good suggestions on today’s open line.
Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Month
Breaking & Entering to Vehicles On November 05, 2009 around 5:30 p.m. and November 08, 2009 around 3:40 p.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to two vehicle break-ins at Cracker Barrel on Ruin Creek Road in Henderson.
City staffer graduates from CGCIO program
Ms. Erris Dunston, Community Development, Planning and Information Technology Coordinator for the City of Henderson, has successfully graduated from the 2009 Certified Government Chief Information Officers Program (CGCIO) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Government.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
Even in the face of a changing world economy, agriculture continues to play an important role in our state’s economy.
Etheridge votes for medicare doctor payment reform
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Bob Etheridge voted last week to preserve and expand seniors’ access to their doctors by supporting H.R. 3961, the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009.
Sanitation discussion continues in council work session
Click image to view complete, full-size document Above is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s work session this evening. The work session, if called, is held on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in council chambers located in City Hall at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
Board of ed. committee meeting dates
Here are the Vance County Board of Education’s committee meeting schedule in anticipation of its meeting on December 14, 2009:
Monday’s open line
A short week, and then the Silly Season kicks off in earnest. If we keep a cool head, we can get through it together. Here’s your open line.
Council to consider change to ordinances
Click image to view complete, full-size document Above is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s short regular meeting this evening. The short regular meeting is held on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in council chambers located in City Hall at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.