The Henderson City Council will meet in a workshop session tonight at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall on Beckford Drive.
Month: May 2008
Relay for Life BBQ & chicken dinner
The Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Relay for Life team will be offering Evan’s Famous Bar-B-Que and Chicken Dinner on June 3, 2008 at Evans Famous Bar-B-Que & Chicken, Inc. on Raleigh Road. For more information, please contact Annie Bullock at 919.693.5244 or 919.939.6766.
Tuesday’s open line
While the Henderson City Council has recently voted to eliminate the Certificate of Occupancy ordinance, the Durham City Council has voted to increase the authority of its housing inspectors.
Investing in our troops’ futures
A Memorial Day column by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge As we welcome summer this Memorial Day weekend with beach trips and barbecues, I ask all North Carolinians to take a moment to remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice during our nation’s history.
Information on student risky behaviors available
Parents may want to be aware of some informational materials available on the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Healthy Schools’ Web site.
President vetoes farm bill
House votes to override veto Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge criticized President Bush for his veto this past Wednesday of The Food, Conservation and Energy Act, a new five-year Farm Bill that passed the House and the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support last week.
Bush urged to sign GI Bill
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today joined members of Congress and veterans in urging the President to sign the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act during a press conference on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.
Friday’s open line
News flash: Exercise can improve student performance. Is there anyone who’s willing to admit that they didn’t know that physical activity is good for children? Talk about re-inventing the wheel…
Arrest for pointing a gun
– Christopher Grissom, of Rt. 1 Box 377, Norlina, was arrested for habitual driving while impaired and driving with license revoked. He was confined in the Vance County Jail under a $25,000 secured bond.
HiH video: Vance County Board of Elections
by Bobby Gupton & Tom Hannon Here are links to meetings and a hearing held by the Vance County Board of Elections on May 21, 2008:
Surplus equipment bill approved by House
Washington, D.C. —- Congressman G. K. Butterfield’s legislation aimed at providing poor, rural communities with needed surplus federal electronic equipment at little or no cost was approved by the House today.
Henderson City Council minutes
Here are the minutes of the Henderson City Council for the following meeting dates:
HPD intervenes in home invasion
On May 20, 2008 at 12:40 a.m. officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to 615 Alexander Avenue regarding a report of gunshots and a loud disturbance.
Legislative education news
The first week of the 2008 Session began with the presentation of Governor Mike Easley’s budget.
Leadership Vance seeks worthy service project
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Vance Class of 2008 is currently seeking project opportunities for their Community Services Day.
House considers bed bug legislation
Washington, D.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield has offered legislation aimed at stemming the growing problem of bedbugs.
County Fire & EMS study
The links that follow are to the Fire & Emergency Medical Services Study that was prepared for the Vance County government by Solutions for Local Government, Inc. of Charlotte, NC. It was presented to the Vance County Board of Commissioners during the County Manager’s Report portion of the regular May meeting. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Study pages 1-30. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Study pages 31-59.