– Kenneth Turner, of 926 Alexander Avenue, was arrested for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He was confined in the Vance County Jail under a $500 secured bond.
Month: June 2008
Wednesday’s open line
I’ve been spending a piece of my mornings during my post-heart attack summer of luxury at Common Grounds on Dabney Drive enjoying a latte. And, yes, I’m allowed two caffeinated beverages per day, according to the book they gave me at Duke. It’s a good latte. Okay, I’m done shilling. Carry on.
Tuesday’s open line
Gee, this budget season started out looking so promising for raises. Promises, promises…
Message from top state education officials
State Board of Education Chairman Howard Lee and State Superintendent June Atkinson Statement Concerning Budget Released by Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education Today, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education released its budget for the public schools.
Wyatt proposes budget cuts, smaller tax hike
Interim City Manager Ed Wyatt began the latest installment of the Henderson City Council’s Finance and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Committee’s budget deliberations by telling members that it is a critical year for the city.
Four shot in Henderson this weekend
Shooting at America’s Best Value Inn On June 14, 2008 at 12:30 a.m. officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to 200 Parham Road in reference to someone being shot.
State Board of Ed. highlights
At their June State Board meeting, members approved the “Framework for Change: The Next Generation of Assessments and Accountability (available online under Highlights),” the Course for Credit Policy, the K-12 Standard Course of Study for English Language Development, and Guilford County Schools’ Alternative Licensure Program for Lateral Entry Teachers.
Monday’s open line
With city, county, and state budgets looming, there’s lots to talk about. Have at!
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Now that the House of Representatives has sent its budget proposal to the Senate, my colleagues and I have been considering other policy matters, both in our committees and on the House floor.
FAIR Committee meets this evening
The FAIR (Finance and Intergovernmental Relations) Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. this evening in council chambers at City Hall to discuss the 2008-2009 budget.
Man shot in hand
On June 9, 2008, officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to 304 Harriet Street in response to a report of someone shot.
City HR com. to interview city manager candidate
On June 16, 2008, the Human Resources Committee of the Henderson City Council will meet in closed session to interview a candidate for the position of Henderson City Manager. The meeting will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in city council chambers. The session will be closed in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-318.11 (a)(1) and 143-318.11(a)(6).
House votes to extend unemployment insurance
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today joined a majority of his colleagues in the House in voting for legislation to extend unemployment insurance.
To the editor: letter to top cops
Inspired by some of the comments on the blog about “America’s Toughest Sheriff” Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, AZ and my own disappointing experiences here in Henderson with respect to crime, I’ve written a letter to the Henderson Chief of Police and the Vance County Sheriff, which I am strongly considering sending.
Thursday’s open line
For those of you who skipped former Henderson City Council member Elissa Yount’s Q&A on the Embassy Foundation grant application on HiH Chat, you missed a lively and informative discussion no matter what your feelings on the issue happen to be. HiH will be hosting more discussions of this type in the coming weeks. In the mean time, tell us who you’d like to chat with and what you’d like to chat about.
City will offer irrigation sewer credits
During the months of June, July, and August, the City of Henderson will offer credits on the sewage portion of its water bill for watering done during those months.