Last year’s passage of the Affordable Care Act was truly historic with roots tracing back almost 100 years.
Month: January 2011
Thursday’s open line
I’m not a huge fan of American Idol, but I was gratified to see that the show went forward without a judge with a British accent. I don’t have anything against the Brits; however, I find the presence of Brits on crap American TV talent shows for the purpose of trying to borrow a little respectability more than slightly cynical and insulting to my American sensibilities. Here’s your open line.
School board policy committee meeting rescheduled
The Vance County Board of Education Policy Committee meeting that was scheduled for yesterday, January 19, 2011 has been rescheduled for Monday, January 24, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Administrative Services Center, 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
Butterfield to lead Dems on Commerce subcommittee
Washington, D.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield has been named the top ranking Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce’s Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee.
Butterfield claims NC impact for health care repeal
Washington, D.C. -– Congressman G. K. Butterfield says the devastating impacts of repealing the historic health care reform have been detailed in a new district-specific report.
School board holds two committee meetings today
The Vance County Board of Education’s Curriculum Committee will meet today, Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. The Policy Committee will meet afterward at 12:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the Administrative Services Center, 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
Arrest for B&E on Water Street
On January 18, 2011 around 11:15 a.m. officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 917 Water Street in Henderson, North Carolina in reference to a breaking and entering of an occupied residence in progress.
Tuesday’s open line
Don’t forget that the Vance County Board of Education will meet today, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center, 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. This meeting was rescheduled from the regular second Monday meeting date due to inclement weather on January 10, 2011. Here’s your open line.
HPD to provide 200 firearm safety kits
The Henderson Police Department will provide 200 free firearm safety kits to local residents through a partnership with Project ChildSafe, the nationwide firearms safety education program.
Arrest made for B&E on an occupied house
On January 14, 2011 around 9:33 a.m. officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 830 S. Chestnut Street in reference to a breaking and entering of an occupied residence in progress.
HPD makes arrest after vehicle chase
On January 13, 2011 around 11:45 a.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on I-85 southbound near the 217 mile marker.
Prevent larcenies from vehicles
The Henderson Police Department has received increased reports in recent days of larcenies from vehicles.
Friday/weekend open line
It seems that comment posters are more focused on national issues than local ones. We caution readers not to let the forest distract them from the trees. Here’s your open line.
City approves preapplication for Industry Dr. water
The Henderson City Council approved a preapplication for the funding of a water line to businesses along Industry Drive in Vance County.
Thursday’s open line
Well, kids, it looks like it’s time to get off of our lazy butts and get back to school. Here’s your open line.
City loose leaf collection to be extended
Due to the inclement weather during the months of December and January, the City of Henderson has decided to extend its loose leaf collection schedule.
Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Month
Home Invasion Case On December 8, 2010 around 3:40 a.m. the Henderson Police Department received a report of a home invasion robbery at 507 Davis Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Wednesday’s open line
Once again, thanks to the good folks at Dataforge for helping us through our server transition with the smoothness of ice-slicked street. We recommend them for all of your computer needs. We tried something new on Tuesday with the video of the Henderson City Council’s Monday meeting. If you had any trouble viewing it, be sure to let us know. Here’s your open line.