It’s a slow week for news. We’re enjoying the quiet. Here’s your open line.
Month: March 2010
RFL fundraiser April 3
The North Henderson Baptist Church will be holding a yard sale, bake sale, and individual plate breakfast sale on Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The event will take place inside the fellowship hall of the church. The North Henderson Baptist Church is located at 1211 North Garnett Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Etheridge statement on reconciliation bill signing
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) released the following statement about yesterday’s signing of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act.
County committee to meet Thursday
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Planning/Environmental Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, April 1 at 3:00 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue to discuss solid waste matters. Ayscue’s office is located at 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
One of two alleged Henderson scam artists arrested
Editor’s Note: This is an update to an article that originally ran on September 28, 2009. On March 30, 2010 Phillip Wayne Coley was apprehended in Sharpsburg, North Carolina on six outstanding warrants for obtaining property by false pretenses in relation to a telephone scam asking the elderly for money to assist a stranded family member.
Solid waste removal schedule for Good Friday
The City of Henderson will observe the Good Friday holiday on April 2, 2010. Household trash, recyclables, and yard debris scheduled for pick up on Friday, April 2, 2010 will be collected on Thursday, April 1, 2010.
Tuesday’s open line
We’re hoping for that fine spring weather to begin today and last for the rest of the week. The Little Editor and I are doing to do some gardening. Here’s your open line.
Relay for life auction April 16
The Relay For Life Britthaven Team will be having an auction on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Weldon’s Auction, 3600 Weldon’s Mill Road, in Henderson, North Carolina.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
During uncertain economic times, retirees and people with fixed incomes are often hit the hardest.
Monday’s open line
We were shocked, shocked to discover that Henderson City Council members aren’t using their city email for city business in yesterday’s Daily Dispatch, especially in the wake of former Gov. Mike Easley’s email woes. Here’s your open line.
HPD arrest drug suspect on John St.
Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit performed a search warrant on the address on 430 John Street in Henderson, North Carolina on March 26, 2010.
Henderson drug investigation nets arrest
Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation on the 600 block of Marshall Street in Henderson, North Carolina on March 28, 2010.
RFL team captain meeting April 1
There will be a Relay for Life team captain meeting on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at the Maria Parham Medical Center Auditorium.
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
In this week’s newsletter I wanted to tell you about a few events I have attended that I feel may be of interest to you.
Arrest made for Pearl St. B&E
On March 26, 2010 around 9:20 a.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department received a report that two subjects, one wearing a red shirt, and one wearing a black shirt, had attempted to break into the residence of 325 Pearl Street.
Friday/weekend open line
The City of Henderson’s Employee Recognition Banquet (where Mrs. Editor was rewarded for her fifteen years of meritorious service) wore me out last night, so I’m going to take a few days off. There’s still plenty to talk about. If you run out of topics, turn over a rock. There’s always something interesting under rocks.
Speed networking event March 30
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee will host its first Speed Networking Event of the year on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Room of the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library.
Thursday’s open line
Now that I have a pretty good foothold in my fifth decade of life, I’m discovering that I’m allergic to things that never bothered me before. For example, Zyrtec has become my new best friend. Is this a potential outcome of the aging process, or is this just another part of the Amityville Horror “Get out!” message that my body has been sending me? Let me know on today’s open line.
Elissa Yount: Library Labyrinth
Editor’s Note: I forgot to run this on Wednesday for two weeks in a row. Once again, my apologies. Better late than never? Could the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library be opened more hours with the money they are given?