The Safe Kids Henderson — Vance Coalition will be sponsoring a free child passenger safety car seat clinic on Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Compare Foods, E. Andrews Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
Month: August 2010
HPD arrests Jatavious Reid for burglary…again
On Sunday August 15, 2010 around 12:50 a.m. officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to a breaking and entering in progress at 217 S. Bullock Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Tuesday’s open line
Today is the last day of summer break for Vance County teachers, and if I know my teachers, many of them have already been to their classrooms to start getting things back in shape. Here’s your open line.
Changes to HiH user data handling
Editor’s Note: To ensure that these changes go into effect, make sure that you delete the cookies from your browser. We’re making some important changes in how we protect your privacy here at Home in Henderson.
Henderson Allstars homecoming
The Henderson/Vance 16 & under softball Allstars arrived home at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Friday, August 13, 2010 to a crowd of well over 100 Vance County residents.
I-85 fatality on reportedly stolen motorcycle
On August 14, 2010 around 10:11 p.m. officers with the Henderson Police Department Uniform Patrol Division responded to I-85 northbound near the 214 xxit, East Andrews Avenue in reference to a single motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
While North Carolina has become a more urban state in the past 20 years, small and rural communities continue to make up a large part of our population.
Weed & Seed meeting location changed
The Weed & Seed Committee meeting scheduled for August 19, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. has been moved to the Progressive Faith Missionary Church. The address of the church was not provided; however, Google gives its location here.
Board of ed. committee dates before Sept. 13
The Vance County Board of Education committees will hold the following meetings in anticipation of their upcoming regular meeting on September 13, 2010:
Etheridge says vote saves 2nd District teacher jobs
Raleigh — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted this week to pass an emergency aid bill to help states save teacher jobs.
Narcotics arrests net methadone, handgun
Chief K. L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit performed a vehicle stop at the 900 block of South Carolina Avenue.
Henderson-Vance awaits arrival of world champs
Henderson and Vance County are currently awaiting the arrival of their 16 & under All-Star softball team at the Aycock Recreation Center. The team won the Babe Ruth World Series in its category earlier today. At time of publication, a crowd was gathering to greet the champions. Their expected time of arrival is 5:45 p.m. today.
Etheridge on Social Security’s 75th birthday
by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, NC-02 Seventy-five years ago this month, after much debate and negotiation, Social Security was passed by Congress and on August 14, 1935 President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed it into the law of the land.
City amends fat, oil, and grease ordinance
The Henderson City Council voted unanimously during its Monday evening regular meeting to amend its fat, oil, and grease (commonly known as a FOG ordinance).
Vance County Water Project Phase 1A map
The green dots indicate customers who have signed on to county water. The red dots indicate those who have not signed up. Click image to view full-size map.
Parenting education series begins Sept. 2
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Five settle with Hester on libel suit
Only one defendant remains in suit that originally named 20 The following press release was made available to Home in Henderson early yesterday afternoon by attorneys Amanda Martin, Michael Satterwhite, and Boyd Sturges:
Friday/weekend open line
We are pleased and not at all surprised that five out of the six defendants in the Hester vs. Doe case have been able to settle the case against them amicably. We hope that an offer of an amicable resolution will eventually be extended to the sixth. Here’s your open line.
City to proceed with no-bid replacement of UV system
Assistant City Manager Frank Frazier told the Henderson City Council on Monday evening that the city is looking to expedite the replacement of the failing UV water disinfection system by proceeding the with acquisition and installation of new equipment without first obtaining bids.