by Elissa Yount Glen, you need to check the facts in your editorial.
Month: May 2009
Keep up with Henderson on Facebook
We received word yesterday that Facebook users can become fans of Henderson by using this link. The Facebook page can help Hendersonians keep up with local evens with event pages such as this. Our thanks go out to reader Daniel for the information.
HiH review: Night at the Museum 2
by Claire Ramsey As an amateur movie reviewer, I find it interesting what movies other reviewers like and dislike.
County HR committee to meet
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Human Resources Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, June 1, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. Ayscue’s office is located at 122 Young Street in Henderson. No agenda was given for the meeting.
Search warrent nets pot, paraphernalia
On May 28, 2009, members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 432 Whitten Avenue.
Agenda for June 1 Henderson city budget meeting
The Henderson City Council will hold its sixth budget work session on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall.
HSR update May 2009
by David B. Foster, PE; Keith Lewis, & Larry Sams NCDOT Rail Division Several new items have been posted recently to our project web site:
Friday/weekend open line
Information coming from the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) suggests that a 10% cut in salary for state employees, including teachers, is on the table. I assume that if World War III starts sometimes soon that I won’t really care. If it doesn’t, I’ll just have to cut some more family members from the household budget. Here’s your open line.
HPD makes arrest in vehicle larceny
On May 25, 2009, Cole Faulkner reported that his vehicle was entered while parked at 166 Dabney Road.
Thursday’s open line
Henderson City Manager Ray Griffin indicated at Tuesday’s budget meeting that he did not know if the ABC formula could be renegotiated with Vance County. If anyone knows how this relationship could be changed, please let us know on today’s open line. (P.S. – These days, I’m thinking that the ABC Store is the real teacher’s store.)
Support your local Special Olympics Torch Run
by Lt. Irvin Robinson, Henderson Police Department The North Carolina Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run will be held on Tuesday June 2, 2009, at 9:00 a.m.
CAP to distribute petition in Friday’s Dispatch
by Bobby Gupton The Charter Amendment Petition (CAP) is having a petition inserted into the Daily Dispatch on Friday, May 29, 2009.
Don’t forget “Meet Me in the Street” today at 5:30
2009’s first “Meet Me in the Street” is today, Thursday, May 28, 2009 at the corner of Breckenridge and Garnett Street in downtown Henderson. The Konnection Band will appear starting at 5:30! This event is brought to our community by Harris Incorporated of Henderson. Spread the word!
City keeps 2 cops, 1 firefighter, 1 projects mgr.
Building on a formula proposed by Henderson City Council member Garry Daeke, the council reached consensus on a budget plan to retain one of two firefighter positions, one half of a special projects manager, and two police officer positions.
Petition to change Henderson city charter
The following documents were delivered to Home in Henderson yesterday. The Charter Amendment Petition is encouraging interested parties to download and circulate these materials: