On March 10, 2009 members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics unit conducted an investigation in the area of Hamilton Street after receiving complaints of drug activity.
Month: March 2009
HPD makes arrest in embezzlement case
On March 5, 2009, a report was filed with Police concerning an embezzlement case from Bowers and Burrows Inc.
Friday’s open line
Okay, this, unfortunately, is the March weather we’ve come to expect. In like a lion, out like a lamb, I’m told. Contemplate this or something more useful on today’s open line.
Thursday’s open line
We’ve heard the phrase “you can’t save your way to prosperity” tossed around for the last few years. Is it true, or is the federal government putting the last nail in our fiscal coffins with the stimulus package? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Wednesday’s open line
Want to get in good with a loved one like your friendly neighborhood editor did this morning? Post a special life cycle event recognition on Home in Henderson for sea shells and pocket lint (metaphorically speaking). Email for details.
Council douses new Xmas lights, for now
During Monday evening’s meeting of the Henderson City Council, member Mike Inscoe exercised the privilege of drawing a vote on new downtown Christmas lights from the consent agenda.
Opinion: The wrong cart before the right horse
by Elissa Yount Editor’s Note: Former two-term Henderson City Council member Elissa Yount has agreed to write an article to be published each Wednesday for a few weeks or more. Her purpose in composing these columns is to address issues that she believes are important for citizens to think about as the filing date for running for the council approaches in June. She encourages readers to submit questions to her, and she will see if she can find the answers. …
City passes resolution defining roles
During the Henderson City Council retreat held on Friday, March 6 – Saturday March 7, 2009 at Vance-Granville Community College, Faciliatator Becky Veazey conducted a session on roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
Tuesday’s open line
Hey? What happened to spring? We’ll entertain your environmental theories here on today’s open line.
Council approves resurfacing list, discusses sidewalks
The Henderson City Council voted unanimously to approve the yearly resurfacing list at yesterday evening’s regular meeting.
State of the state address tonight
Governor Bev Perdue’s State of the State Address will begin tonight at 7:00 p.m. She will discuss the challenges facing North Carolina and her plans to move the state forward during these tough times from the floor of the North Carolina General Assembly.
Monday’s open line
In 1984, George Orwell speculated about the use of television as a device that would propagandize the population and at the same time spy on its movements. Is YouTube now partially fulfilling that role? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The pace of our work in the General Assembly continues to increase and our committees are meeting regularly to consider some of the hundreds of bills that have been proposed.
Today’s school board meeting agenda
Here is the agenda for tonight’s meeting of the Vance County Board of Education. The board meets in the Administrative Services Building at 1724 Graham Avenue at 7:00 p.m. on the second Monday of each month.
City to apply for water system stimulus funds
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Friday’s open line
I remember thinking when I was a kid in history class that it seemed so unfair that once upon a time people could not vote unless they owned land, among other conditions. Did the founding fathers have a reason for this rule that has been lost over time? Do property owners have a greater stake in the political process, or are the rules of yesteryear just another means of keeping political power away from the commoners and in the hands …