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Month: November 2009
Ethridge votes for Fire Grants Reauthorizaton Act
Washington, D.C. -— Rep. Bob Etheridge today voted to provide local firefighters with the tools and resources they need to prevent and fight fires, sustain jobs and keep our communities safe.
From the HPD: Counterfeit money alert
This crime alert is about counterfeit bills being passed this week. Businesses and banks should be on the lookout for these bills. If you encounter one of these bills, please contact the Henderson Police Department at 252.438.4141.
Friday/weekend open line
I once heard tell of a family for whom it was traditional to eat turkey pot pie for their Thanksgiving meal. Some families, I understand, do not serve turkey at all. Some celebrate with extended family, while others observe with only the members of the nuclear unit. (Our family tradition when I was growing up was for the adults to air their philosophical differences at each other, kind of like Festivus’ The Airing of Grievances. I’ve declined to continue that …
Thursday’s open line
Is it just me, or is November a little warmer than usual? Let’s hear your weather thoughts on today’s open line.
Thanksgiving holiday waste collection schedule
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Etheridge condemns Capitol cops’ swine slur
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, sent a letter to United States Capitol Police Chief Phillip D. Morse Sr., last Friday to bring pigs to the U.S. Capitol.
Elissa Yount: Hendersonians worry about DOT plans
We, the people, came out to have our say at the public information session held about the Traffic Separation Study in the Henderson City Council chambers on Tuesday afternoon.
Purdue reestablishes NC Film Council
Gov. Bev Perdue signed Executive Order #28 last week reestablishing the North Carolina Film Council, at a ceremony at EUE Screen Gems studios in Wilmington, home to the largest studio lot east of California.
Wednesday’s open line
The railroad ran right through the center of the borough in which I grew up, but there were no street-level crossings for motorists or pedestrians (at least, no legal ones). If the NCDOT wants to close some of our crossings, would they consider replacing some of them with infinitely safer underpasses? Or are we just not worth the money? Let us know what you think on today’s open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
Signs of an economic recovery are showing and like you, I hope they take hold soon.
Public hearing Dec. 3 on new school name
The Public Facilities Naming Committee of the Vance County Board of Education has scheduled a public hearing on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at E.M. Rollins Elementary School at 1600 S. Garnett Street in Henderson, to solicit public opinions regarding proposed names for the new elementary school now under construction.
Purdue announces “I Hire Military” campaign
Gov. Bev Perdue thanked North Carolina veterans at a Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony in Jacksonville last Wednesday and issued a proclamation honoring the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country.
4 HPD arrests plead guilty in federal court
The following persons plead guilty in Federal Court from charges steaming from arrests made by the Henderson Police Department and prosecutions made by the United States District Attorney’s Office:
Monday’s open line
This year’s cold season is taking its toll. How are you faring? Let us know on today’s open line.
Jane Ave. warrant nets guns, drugs, currency
Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant on the address of 305 Jane Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina
HOPE VI groundbreaking Nov. 19
The city of Henderson will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at 129 S. Garnett Street in Henderson, North Carolina for the HOPE VI Main Street Revitalization Project, Phase I.
Vance Family Resource Center open house Nov. 17
The Vance Family Resource Center will be holding an Open House on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Head Start Annex Building located at 155 W. Andrews Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
Friday/weekend open line
Our weekend begins with a Friday the 13th. Is this still something people are superstitious about? Let us know on today’s open line.