Here is an email message sent by the office of North Carolina Governor Bev Purdue:
Month: July 2009
Opinion: Since July 4th…
by Elissa Yount Since July 4, 2009, I have made a request of the Janet Cowell, the Treasurer of North Carolina and the head of the Local Government Commission (LGC), to clarify and confirm the understanding that the LGC has concerning money that the Embassy Cultural Foundation is suppose to pay back to the City of Henderson.
Wednesday’s open line
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Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
In this week’s newsletter I want to discuss with you three topics: the influence of Special Interests on the legislative process, the New Tax System the General Assembly is debating, and the problems facing Falls Lake.
Why Kemp should be illegal
Yesterday, after the conclusion of the public portion of the Vance County Board of Commissioners’ meeting, I was approached immediately by Mr. Kemp Collins and his son.
July Crimes of the Month
Breaking & Entering Case On June 16, 2009 around 8:30 a.m. police responded to the ACTS House in reference to a breaking & entering of the institution.
HPD to begin 2nd VIPS class
by Lt. Irvin Robinson Henderson Police Department The Henderson Police Department is accepting applications from people interested in becoming part of the department’s Volunteer Service Program.
Bear Pond VFD gets $10,000 emergency funds
In a 4-3 vote, the Vance County Board of Commissioners voted to increase funding of the Bear Pond Volunteer Fire Department by $10,000 in response to a fiscal crisis.
Commissioners to repeal old EDC ordinance
Here is the agenda for tonight’s meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners. The board meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in its chambers in the County Administration Building located at 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The General Assembly continues to work on a budget proposal and has directed state agencies to operate at a 15 percent reduction until a final plan is approved.
Monday’s open line
It’s always a grind going back to work after a three-day weekend. Unburden your woes here on today’s open line.
Friday/4th of July/weekend open line
Happy 4th! We hope everyone is safe and well as we celebrate the occasion of our country’s birth.
Drug investigation nets 28 heroin “bindles”
After an investigation by the Henderson Police Department concerning drug sales occurring in the Dabney Drive area, the individuals listed below were arrested and charged after a vehicle stop was conducted.
“Operation Firecracker” in effect this 4th of July
Gov. Bev Perdue this week announced that state and local law enforcement officers will be out in full force over the Fourth of July holiday as part of the “Booze It & Lose It: Operation Firecracker” campaign.
County HR committee meets Monday
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Human Resources Committee will meet on Monday, July 6, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. No location or agenda for the meeting was provided. Meetings of this type are usually held in the conference room of County Manager Jerry Ayscue’s office. His office is located in the County Administration Building (old courthouse) at 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Statewide Uniform Certification program launched
The Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) launched its new Statewide Uniform Certification (SWUC) program on Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
OFA announces NC listening tour
Editor’s Note: The following press release from OFA is offered to readers of Home in Henderson for the purpose of keeping them informed. No partisan political view is expressed or implied, nor should it be inferred. Washington, D.C. – Organizing for America (OFA), a project of the Democratic National Committee committed to building on and strengthening the historic grassroots network created during the Obama campaign and helping to advance the President’s agenda, today announced it will embark upon a statewide …