The Kerr Lake Board of Realtors team of the Vance County 2008 Relay for Life will be holding a bake sale during Cruize Night at the Henderson Staples parking lot from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2008. For more information, please contact Sue Simpkins at 252.492.5061 or by email at ssimkins@vance.net.
Month: May 2008
Wednesday’s open line
As of time of posting, Barack Obama has been projected the winner of the North Carolina Democratic primary. Feel free to use this space to discuss other election results.
Vance County tax report for April
Here is the tax report that was accepted by unanimous vote by the Vance County Board of Commissioners at Monday evening’s meeting.
Henderson-Vance 911 report for April
Here is the April Henderson-Vance 911 report as approved by the Vance County Board of Commissioners during Monday evening’s meeting.
Man arrested on fugitive warrant
– Jamario Wilson, of 141 Shank Street, was arrested for resisting, delaying, and obstructing a law enforcement officer. He was confined in the Vance County Jail under a $500 secured bond.
HiH video: Bill Clinton speaks to Henderson
Former President Bill Clinton addresses Hendersonians from the back of a pickup truck loaned by Charles Boyd Chevrolet Click to view video
Bill Clinton’s visit in pictures
Taril & Tariq Taylor with former President Bill Clinton Submitted Photo
Monday’s open line
The Vance County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet at 6:00 p.m. in their chambers in the County Administration Building on Young Avenue. That is, as of the time of this posting. If that changes due to the visit by former President Bill Clinton, we’ll let you know as soon as we can.
Bill Clinton to visit Henderson
According to presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s North Carolina campaign Web site, former President Bill Clinton will be visiting Henderson at the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library on Breckenridge Street.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Protecting our communities is one of our most important duties in the General Assembly.
Weekend open line
Here’s a link to an article sent to us by a long-time reader entitled “The Power of a Stupid Idea”. Aside from a very snappy title, the article raises a very important issue: is talk of lowering the gasoline tax simply another example of the worst kind of political pandering?
Caregiver of the Year Award
American Cancer Society’s Vance County Relay for Life 2008 Caregiver of the Year The Third Annual Caregiver of the Year Award will be presented in honor of those unsung heroes who dedicate themselves to making the lives of others more comfortable and their lives more dignified.
Alleged crack dealer busted
Chief K.L. Sidwell of the Henderson Police Department reported yesterday that members of his department executed a search warrant on a residence located at 946 Gay Street in Henderson.
Family fun night at Liberty Christian Church
The Liberty Christian Church in Epson Community is pleased to announce Family Fun Night on Sunday, May 4, at 6:00 p.m.
VCS forum stresses need for new construction
Chair of the Vance County Board of Education Gloria White and Vance County Superintendent of Schools Norm Shearin Editor’s Note: This video is presented in three parts. The first link shows the introduction of the forum. The second link is to a video presentation produced by Vance County Schools regarding the building and maintenance needs of Vance schools. The third link shows the balance of the forum. Link to the introduction of the forum. Link to the Vance County Schools …
Friday’s open line
Mr. Samuel Crosson was the head custodian at Henderson Middle School during my tenure there. He was a good and decent man. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family as well as the family of Mr. Alvin Currin who are left to try to make sense of it all.
Murder/suicide on Water Street
On April 30, 2008, members of the Henderson Police Department responded to 833 Water Street in reference to someone shot.
Relay for Life bake sale
The Betty’s Beach Bums Relay for Life team will be holding a bake sale on Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Elliott Farms on Satterwhite Point Road in Henderson. For more information, contact Melonie Gupton at 252.436.0059 or email her at guptonj@embarqmail.com.