Washington, D.C. — Rep. Bob Etheridge today supported H.R. 2997, the Agriculture Appropriations Act as one that will protect Americans’ food safety, boost rural economies, and help feed struggling families.
Month: October 2009
Thursday’s open line
Now that the dust of the election is settling, do you think the results of Tuesday’s vote will in any way alter the priorities of the Henderson City Council as it enters its 2009-2011 term? Give us the benefits of prognostications political on today’s open line.
Golden LEAF review team picks top 5
Group defines review procedure for grant proposals After facilitator Bill Edwards declared that a two-thirds quorum was in attendance, the meeting began with members signing a conflict of interest statement which was then given to Golden LEAF Foundation representative Pat Cabe.
Wednesday’s open line
It is the morning after the election and, naturally, the community will be trying to contextualize and understand the results. Let’s try to keep it clean, reasonable, and civil as we put it together on today’s open line.
Arnold Palmer awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Rep. Bob Etheridge (NC-02) was among dozens of Members of Congress who welcomed seven-time PGA tour winner and golf hall of famer, Arnold Palmer, to Capitol Hill last week (Wednesday, 09-30-09). Palmer visited the nation’s capital to collect a different kind of medal, the Congressional Gold Medal.
Elissa Yount: Plenty good room
All those years I taught English, my students kept journals–some unforgettable.
Crime Stoppers October Crimes of the Month
Homicide On August 23, 2009 at approximately 12:54 a.m., officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to the intersection of Highland Avenue and Rock Spring Street in reference to someone shot.
Golden LEAF Review Team meets today
The Vance County Golden LEAF Review Team will meet this evening at 6:00 p.m. on the campus of Vance-Granville Community College.
Butterfield applauds Obama appointment
Washington, D.C. -— Congressman G. K. Butterfield today applauded President Obama’s appointment of Randall Gore as North Carolina state director of USDA Rural Development.
Election 2009 results for Henderson
Here are the results for the 2009 Henderson Municipal Elections. Congratulations to the winners and condolences to the losers. Remember, these initial results are unofficial until the Vance County Board of Elections certifies the tally. Henderson Mayor James D. “Pete” O’Geary – Incumbent **Winner** Tina Clementine Hunter – Challenger Tammy Sue Lightfoot Timothy S. McAllister – Challenger Juanita Sommerville Ward 1 Mary Emma Evans – Incumbent **Winner** Cathy Ringley – Challenger Ward 1 At-Large Bernard Alston – Incumbent Sara Coffey …
Tuesday’s open line
The Editor has been a bit under the weather yesterday and today. I am busy taking care of him. As he would say, here’s your open line.
County debuts new top firefighter
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners. The commission meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building at 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
The economic downturn forced us to cut spending in a number of ways this year.
Monday’s open line
If you didn’t vote during the early voting period, that ship has sailed. However, you can vote tomorrow at your appropriate polling station from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Here’s your open line.
County HR committee meets today
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Human Resources Committee will meet today, Monday, October 5, 2009 at 5:15 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. Ayscue’s office is located in the County Administration Building at 122 Yount Street in Henderson, North Carolina. No agenda for the meeting was provided.
Beckford Drive speed limit drops to 35
The Henderson Police Department would like to inform the public of a recent speed limit change on Beckford Drive.
Novelty lighters banned in NC
Beginning yesterday, it is illegal to sell or give away novelty lighters in North Carolina. Novelty lighters are defined as looking like toys, cartoon or other characters, pens, and other objects not normally associated with lighters. Fire investigators have stated that children mistake them for toys and start fires. Violating the law will cost $500. For more information, visit www.ncdoi.com/osfm/FireSafetyPrograms/NL_home.asp.
Drewry VFD to hold dinner fund raiser Oct. 10
The Drewry Volunteer Fire Department will hold a dinner plate fund raiser on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For $8 per plate, donors have a choice of a barbecue pork or fried chicken entrée along with potatoes, cole slaw, hush puppies, and a beverage. The Drewry VFD is located at 6238 Drewry Virginia Line in Manson, North Carolina.
Friday/weekend open line
There are many charitable and public service events coming up in the week ahead. In the age of shrunken budgets, please consider supporting these causes. With that, we give you the open line.