The Public Schools of North Carolina Web site was recently selected as a “2007 Best of the Web” award winner for the K-12 state Web sites category. A panel of national judges selected the Public Schools of North Carolina site based on its display of innovation, efficiency, economy and functionality. To read more, please go to the NCDPI Web site (above) and click on the appropriate link under “News.”
Month: October 2007
NCDPI Web highlights
*New Graduation Project Site Launched* A new Web site has been launched to publicize resources available for the North Carolina Graduation Project.
Chex Truck World raises $5,000 for H-V Crime Stoppers
The Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers recently received a check for $5,000 from Chex Truck World.
Thursday’s open line
As Henderson looks forward to a reformulated City Council taking office in December, what do you think the first tack of the New Direction will be? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Wednesday’s open line
Well, the party’s over. We hope all of the candidates will now go and pull up their signs. With that, we give you the open line.
“New Direction” sweeps election
The “New Direction” slate of candidates will take control of the Henderson City Council in December.
Election Day open line
Well, the big day is here. Will Henderson vote for a “New Direction”, or will it stay the course (and Council members) already in place? Whatever Hendersonians decide, it’s going to be a big day. Good luck to all. Let the sniping commence.
HiH Video/Audio: Henderson City Council 10-08-07
Due to technical difficulties, mainly, the Editor not being able to put a plug into a receptacle properly, the meeting is divided into two video sections with a substantial portion missing.
Public hearing on changes to CO tonight
The Chair inquires as to whether any member knows of any conflict of interest or appearance of conflict with respect to matters before the Council.
Monday’s open line
Since there’s nothing in today’s Dispatch to rant and rave about, we’ll just leave you to your own devices. Play nice.
Five County Focus: School poster contest
In connection with National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month (September) and Drug Awareness and Prevention Month (October), Five County Mental Health Authority, the school districts and local business partners are sponsoring a poster contest for children grades six through eight.
Community Development meeting today
There will be a meeting of the Henderson City Council’s Community Development Committee today at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall. No agenda of the meeting was provided.
From the HPD: Mail scam
This from the desk of Lt. Irvin Robinson of the Henderson Police Department:
Weekend open line
Sorry to get the open line up so late, but we’ve been in hibernation after an exhausting week. What do you think of the last-ads and the last-minute editorial in today’s Daily Dispatch? There’s lots to talk about, so don’t let us hold you up by reading this.
Six city candidates participate in impromptu forum
Link to video of the forum at the bottom of this article Six candidates in the Henderson municipal election participated in an impromptu candidates forum at the City Operations Center last night at 8:00 p.m.
Friday’s open line
For those of you who watch the video of the forum held last night at the City Operations Center, I’d just like to remind you that in my case the camera adds ten pounds. There were at least fifty cameras in the room, if you count cell phones. With that, we give you the open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Lawmakers worked hard throughout the session to pass laws that would benefit all of North Carolina.
To the editor: “Right Direction” vs. “New Direction”
The good ole boys are out again, beating their drums and blowing their own horns, hoping to convince our good citizens to follow the “new direction” instead of the “right direction.”
B & E arrest
On September 20, 2007, a breaking and entering occurred at a residence located at 532 Water Street.
An open invitation from Eddie Ellington
My fellow citizens, please join with me tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the City of Henderson Operations Center in support of Mrs. Lynn H. Harper.