Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted today for legislation that will make college more affordable for N.C. students.
Month: January 2007
Thursday’s open line
The FAIR Committee is scheduled to meet at 5:00 p.m. today at City Hall. On the agenda is the audit report for fiscal year 2005-2006, a budget amendment for street resurfacing, emergency funding for the sewer line on Rowland Street, and a portable jet vac. With that, the open line is yours to do with as you will. Within reason.
Winter weather advisory
Vance County is currently under a Winter Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service until 12:00 p.m. on January 18. Up to one-tenth of an inch of ice is expected to accumulate on elevated surfaces. Because of warm ground temperatures, travel conditions should not be affected.
Wednesday’s open line
The Public Works Committee is scheduled to meet at 9:00 a.m. at the City Operations Center. With the $700,000 for the Chavasse Avenue widening project, they should have something to talk about. With that, we give you the open line.
City manager responds to NAACP concerns
At the December 4 meeting of the Henderson City Council, concerns of city workers, mainly in the Sanitation Department, dismissed over the results of polygraph testing were first brought to the attention of the Council by the Reverend John Miles.
To the editor: Taxation and representation
Dear Readers, I just wanted to get the opinion of the people on an idea I once heard.
Tuesday’s open line
It’s reader’s choice on the open line today. Grab a keyboard and have at.
County board to meet with local legislators
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet with local legislators today at 3:30 p.m. in Seminar Room 1 of the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center.
County audit firm suggests separate audit committee
Mike Bradford of the accounting firm Phillips, Dorsey, Thomas, Waters, & Bradford presented the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 audit to the Vance County Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on January 8.
Monthly tax report presented
At the January 8 meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners, Tax Collector Sam Jones presented the monthly report for December 2006 to members.
Political analysis: Loyalty counts
Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted to us from the webzine The Political Junkies. The publisher, Stephen T. Gheen, was of the opinion that it would be of interest to our readers, and we agree. Rep. Joe Hackney of Orange County will be the next Speaker of the NC House of Representatives. He is progressive, experienced, talented and effective.
Monday’s open line
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for those who are unaware. Unlike other holidays, there are not yet a clearly defined set of observances or rituals to celebrate the life of this great American. Hopefully, tradition will emerge as time goes on, and hopefully not in the form of department store sales. In an unrelated point, if anyone knows anything about a large rock called “Balance Rock”, please give us a shout at homeinhenderson@nc.rr.com. A former Henderson resident advised …
To the editor: No grief counseling offered at SVHS
I have a niece at Southern Vance High School who has called me and informed me of more problems with the administration at this school than I have EVER imagined.
Weekend open line
We were delighted to read the article on the first week of the Boys and Girls Club in The Daily Dispatch yesterday. From the teacher’s perspective, we saw the first week as a success, too. At the very least, we’re getting more homework turned in! With that, we give you the open line.
Etheridge votes to expand stem cell research
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted yesterday to expand federally funded stem cell research.
Etheridge votes for lower Medicare prescription costs
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted today for legislation that could provide lower drug prices for seniors and persons with disabilities.
Man shot in face
On Thursday, January 11, at approximately 12:44 a.m., Henderson police were called to the Maria Parham Medical center to investigate a report of someone shot.
Butterfield applauds minimum wage hike
Washington, D.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield applauded today’s House vote to increase the federal minimum wage.
Sidwell sworn in as newest HPD chief
Keith Sidwell was sworn in as the Henderson Police Department’s latest police chief Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.
Smoking and birth defects
Five County Focus Column by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer, Five County Mental Health Authority Smoking is linked to many serious health problems for women.