On the issue of posting links or reposting articles from other sources, I think I’d rather hear what my readers have to say on the issues than quotations from other sources. At least, that’s what I tell my fourth graders when they do extra credit research reports. Here’s your open line.
Month: April 2010
HiH video: Henderson city council 04-12-10
Editor’s Note: At the end of the video, the Henderson City Council went into closed session citing attorney/client privilege to discuss a water contract with Vance County. We waited for an hour to hear their announcement, but they refused to emerge. As far as we know (at time of posting) they’re still in there, snuggled together like hibernating bears. Click “play” to view video. Remember, you can skip around the video by moving the shuttle forward or backward along the …
HPD makes felony B&E arrest
On April 9, 2010 Miguel Burt, 17, of 542 Mason Street Henderson, North Carolina was arrested and charged with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny, and possession of stolen goods.
HPD swears in two new cops
On April 7, 2010 the Henderson Police Department welcomed its two newest police officers to the force.
City Road UMC fish fry fundraiser today
The City Road United Methodist Church Women are sponsoring a fund raiser tonight at the 220 Seafood Restaurant from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. today. Eat in or take out is $6. Thank you for your support.
Board of ed. considers new teacher termination rules
The Vance County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting today, Monday, April 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in its chambers in the Administrative Services Building, 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina Click image to view complete, full-size agenda
Cocaine located in traffic stop
Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit performed a vehicle stop at the 300 block of Shank Street in North Carolina on April 8, 2010.
Monday’s open line
It’s another beautiful morning in God’s country. Here’s your open line.
Vehicle stop yields heroin in Pepsi can
Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit performed a vehicle stop on the public vehicular area of Hardee’s Restaurant located at 120 Dabney Drive in Henderson, North Carolina on April 8, 2010.
City to consider water agreement with county
Here is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s regular monthly meeting. The council meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in its chambers in City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, North Carolina. Click image to view complete, full-size document
Two held on drug charges after search warrant
Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit served a search warrant on the address of 324 Gary Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
For a variety of reasons, our nation has become more sedentary over the past few decades.
City & county cops recover stolen car, make arrest
On April 8, 2010 around 4:00 p.m. officers with the Henderson Police Department received a call in reference to a vehicle, a 1994 Honda Accord, which had just been stolen from the parking lot of JJ’s Fish and Chicken located at 1202 E. Andrews Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
HPD goes on-line with NCAWARE
On April 7, 2010 the Henderson Police Department became on-line with the NCAWARE, the North Carolina Warrant Repository.
Friday/weekend open line
We’re looking forward to actual spring-like temperatures this weekend. Here’s your open line.
County to demolish 5 abandoned mobile home
455 abandoned mobile homes tallied in county site visits Vance County Planning & Development Director Jordan McMillen told Vance County Commissioner’s during this past Monday’s regular monthly meeting that an identification study had found 455 abandoned mobile homes in 950 site visits.
Hughes requests county “un-table” zoning
Vance County Commissioner Scott Hughes presented a motion during Monday’s regular meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners to “un-table” the county-wide zoning project.
Thursday’s open line
We read yesterday’s editorial in The Daily Dispatch regarding the city’s need for a special projects manager with great interest. Without stating an opinion on whether or not the position is needed, we wonder why Henderson only need half of a special projects manager, with the Embassy Foundation paying for and getting the other half. If the position is that important to the city, should it not have the position all to itself? And if only a part-time position is …
Man arrested on shoplifting charge
On April 5, 2010 officers with the Henderson Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to Belk’s, 350 North Cooper Drive in Henderson, North Carolina, in reference to a shoplifter.