Over the last several days, seasonal conditions at the Kerr Reservoir have resulted in the treated water provided by the Kerr Lake Regional Water System (for which the City of Henderson is the Managing Partner and responsible Operator) to have both noticeable odor and taste qualities of which you may have noticed in previous years and are seasonal in nature.
Month: October 2008
Family fun day October 18
The Child Care Resource & Referral of the Franklin-Granville-Vance Partnership for Children will be hosting its annual Family Fun Day.
Thursday’s open line
Of all of the “big” issues that presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama have discussed (health care, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the economy, etc.), which is the important, pivotal, history-making one? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
County charters audit committee, selects members
The Vance County Board of Commissioners adopted a charter for a new audit committee at Monday evening’s regular meeting.
Wednesday’s open line
Who won last night’s debate, Sen. John McCain or Sen. Barack Obama? It’s time for us to be the pundits and spin doctors on today’s open line.
Seventh Annual Corbitt Truck Show & Reunion
by Charles E. Powell, President Corbitt Preservation Association The Corbitt Preservation Association is proud to announce the seventh annual Corbitt Truck Show and Reunion on October 18, 2008 in historic downtown Henderson.
HPD makes arrest in smash-and-grab
On October 5, 2008 at 6:22 a.m. officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to a report of a breaking and entering in progress at Crusaders Rent to Own located at 120 Raleigh Road.
October is National Mental Health Awareness Month
Take care of your mental health by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority October is National Mental Health Awareness Month and has also been designated as a month to conduct screenings for depression.
Tuesday’s open line
Vance County Commissioner Eddie Wright argued yesterday that the proposed adult bookstore is a gateway business leading to topless bars and massage parlors. Is he right about the slippery slope into the sex industry? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Adult establishment resolution prompts zoning talk
The Vance County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday evening during their regular meeting on a resolution opposing “adult establishments” in Vance County.
Bailout will provide middle-class tax relief
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted on Friday for legislation to protect homeowners, farmers, small businesses, retirement savings plans, and community bankers from the looming financial crisis.
County to consider “adult establishment” resolution
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet today, Monday, October 6, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Young Street.
Board of Ed. Personnel Committee to meet
The Vance County Board of Education’s Personnel Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at the Administrative Services Center on Graham Avenue. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The economy of our state and nation continues to be of vital concern and this past week has been a tumultuous one for both.
Fireproof coming to Marketplace Cinema
by Nancy Jo Smith, Owner & Manager Marketplace Cinema I am writing to let you know about a movie that is getting amazing feedback and has touched so very many.
Monday’s open line
We’re still trolling for debate questions. Please send your candidate queries to forum2008@homeinhenderson.com. Happy Monday!
Weekend open line
Although people tend to get focused on national issues on leap years, let us not forget that what happens to us locally also has a profound effect on our day-to-day lives — or maybe more so. Consider this on our weekend open line.
The firehouse in winter
A longtime reader sent us this picture of Fire Station #2 which will celebrate its 100th birthday next week. For those of you who are native to the South, that white stuff on the trees, car, and grassy areas is called “snow”.
Crime Stoppers October crimes of the month
Assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury On September 28, 2008, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Henderson Police Department officers were dispatched to 1436 Perry Avenue in reference to someone shot.