On Friday, February 1, 2008, Lieutenant Irvin W. Robinson, Jr. of the Henderson Police Department was awarded the NC Safe Kids North Carolina “Outstanding Member of the Year Award for 2007” at the organizations annual convention.
Month: February 2008
Etheridge: Bush budget shorts NC families
Raleigh -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), a member of the House Budget Committee, today reacted to President Bush’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2009.
Crimes of the month
Home Invasion Case On December 27, 2008, around 11:30 p.m., the Vance County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a home invasion robbery and sexual assault at a residence on Sombrero Lane in Henderson.
Former library to be new city hall
In a unanimous vote, the Vance County Board of Commissioners voted to sell the City of Henderson its interest in the old library on Rose Avenue.
Car seat check Thursday
The Henderson-Vance Safe Kids will have a Child Passengers Safety Car Seat Check on Thursday, February 7, 2008.
Tuesday’s open line
Will the new plan to relocate city hall cost more or save more? You be the financial analyst on today’s open line.
HiH Video: Vance County Commission 2-4-08
To view the Vance County Board of Commissioner’s meeting of January 4, 2008, click here.
Monday’s open line
My faith in my New York origins has paid off in a 17-14 victory of the Giants over the New England Patriots. Who knows what other miracles are around the corner?
County commissioners meet tonight
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:00 p.m. in its chambers in the County Administration Building on Graham Avenue.
County attorney “Stubbs” Hight dies
This from a long-time reader: “[Hight was] a true local hero that gave 110 percent. He was a true character and a gentle soul that put up with the antics of large and small citizens. My social standing was far away from his, but he was kind to me and my family when I needed it the most.” We couldn’t have said it any better.
County planning/environmental committee to meet
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Planning/Environmental Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, February 4 at 12:00 p.m. in the conference room of County Manager Jerry Ayscue.
Pot bust on College Street
Chief K.L. Sidwell of the Henderson Police Department reported that members of his department made an arrest on College Street after several complaints of drug activity were received from the area.
Weekend open line
Super Bowl a heart health hazard? Only if the Steelers are playing. Or maybe it’s the chili…
Vance Relay needs teams
by Cindy Robinson, Co-Chair Vance County Relay for Life 2008 Please join me in helping our 2008 Relay to find more teams and get existing teams registered!
Ethridge to visit Henderson
Congressman Bob Etheridge will be visiting Henderson Fire Station No. 1 on 211 Dabney Drive, on Monday, February 4 at 3:30 p.m. According to a release from City Clerk Dianne white, the visit is in connection with a recent grant award.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
As legislators, my colleagues and I are public servants dedicated to representing North Carolinians in the General Assembly.
City legislative committee to meet
Chair Garry Daeke of the City of Henderson’s Legislative Committee has called a meeting for Tuesday, February 5, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room to discuss potential federal funding priorities for the city.
Vance HR committee to meet
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Human Resources Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, February 4 at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room of County Manager Jerry Ayscue.