We still think there should be a law about elected bodies holding their regular meetings at the same date and time. I guess that law will go on the books right after the law against apathy is passed. Oh, well. Here’s your open line.
Month: September 2010
Henderson city council extends irrigation credit
The Henderson City Council voted unanimously during its regular meeting yesterday to extend the irrigation credit through October of 2010.
HPD review board to be discussed at special session
City Manager Ray Griffin announced during yesterday’s meeting of the Henderson City Council that a special session will be held on September 20, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss police review boards. It is unknown if public comment will be received at the meeting.
HiH video: Henderson city council 09-13-10
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Cops on Top 2010 in pictures
This year’s Cops on Top, a fundraising event that supports the Special Olympics, was held at the Chick-fil-A Restaurant on Dabney Drive in Henderson, North Carolina.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
North Carolina suffered through a record-breaking drought in 2007 and the aftermath of that difficult time continues to influence our public policy.
Monday’s open line
Don’t forget the two government meetings taking place today: The Henderson City Council meets at 7:00 p.m. in its chambers located in City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. The Vance County Board of Education also meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center, 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. Here’s your open line.
Friday/weekend open line
Don’t forget “Cops on Top” today (Friday) at Chick-fil-A on Dabney Drive. Here’s your open line.
Etheridge visits E.M. Rollins Elementary
U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (2nd District, North Carolina) visited E.M. Rollins Elementary School in Henderson, North Carolina for approximately one hour yesterday.
HiH video: Clarke Elementary dedication 09-08-10
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Thursday’s open line
My guided tour of Clarke Elementary School yesterday evening just about knocked our socks off. It’s pretty clear that the people who designed this thing not only talked to educators about their needs, but actually listened to the answers. Even the children, who are sometimes slow to appreciate the sacrifices of their elders, were all smiles. For what it’s worth, HiH offers kudos to all involved. Here’s your open line.
Sept. nat’l drug & alcohol addition recovery month
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Substance use disorders are treatable diseases, and when they are properly addressed, those affected can lead productive, healthy lives.
Clarke Elementary School officially dedicated
Officials from the North Carolina Assembly, the Vance County Board of Commissioners, the Vance County Board of Education, and the city of Henderson turned out en masse for yesterday’s dedication of the new Clarke Elementary School located on Mt. Carmel Church Road in southern Vance County, North Carolina.
Wednesday’s open line
Due to illness and scheduling difficulties, we were unable to offer coverage of yesterday’s meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners. If you were there, please feel free to enlighten us as to what we missed. Here’s your open line.
Tuesday’s open line
We trust everyone had a good three-day weekend that marks the unofficial end of summer. We’ve spent ours knocked flat with our annual welcome-back-to-school head cold. Here’s your open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
One of the fastest growing parts of the state budget is Medicaid, the health plan for poor people who need extra help covering their medical costs.
Labor Day sanitation schedule
The collection of garbage, curbside trash, and curbside yard debris scheduled for Monday, September 6, 2010 will be picked up on Monday, according the Henderson Public Works Director Linda Leyen.
Friday/weekend open line
It looks like our state has dodged a bullet by the name of Earl. Let us be grateful for that and other, less obvious blessings on today’s open line.