Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday, 12 September 2011 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Agendas (Regular Short Meeting and Work Session) for the above meeting are attached. Media packets with attachments are at the Receptionist desk at City Hall. Also, attached is the “Meetings and Event Calendar” for future meeting notices. We will update this post when we can put the full agenda packet online for you to download. 20110912 Henderson City Council …
Month: September 2011
Vance County Board of Commissioners September 12, 2011 – Includes Zoning
Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, September 12th at 6pm. Topics include: Public Hearings regarding Rural Operating Assistance Program, DOT Secondary Road Program and the new proposed zoning ordinance. Appointments include Ike Bunn of Enterprise Network Services regarding Award of Bid for the Wide Area Network. And Timmy Baynes, Council of Governments Neighborhood Stabilization Program. If you’d like to speak during the public comments you must register by 5:45pm! Other items being discussed: Committee Reports and Recommendations …
Vance County Board of Education Meeting September 12, 2011
Vance County Board of Education Meeting September 12, 2011 Administrative Services Center at 7:00pm. Activities include: Superintendent’sReport A. Bank Signature Authority for 201 1-2012 Fiscal Year (Attachment Vll.A) * B. Recommendation for Teacher Workdays C. Board Redistricting Board of Education Standing Committees A. Personnel: Ronald B. Kinsley, Chair (Attachment) B. Finance: Gloria J. White, Chair C. Building & Grounds: Ruth M. Hartness, Chair D. Policy: Darlynn P. Oxendine, chair E. Curriculum: Emeron J. Cash, Chair F. Community Relations: Dorothy lV1. Williams, …
Jameson Inns Named for Top Service
Henderson, NC September 8, 2011 – The Jameson Inn hotel brand was ranked #1 in customer service for the first half of 2011 by the Market Metrix Hospitality Index (MMHI) among its segment of hotels. “It is great to know our dedication to our guests has been recognized again,” said Greg Anderson, general manager of the Jameson Inn in Henderson. “Even in a struggling economy, our commitment to an excellent lodging experience is our overriding goal” Anderson went on to …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
The big news around the blotter on Thursday was regarding the GOP debate Wednesday night, including the front runners for the 2012 presidential election. The surprise to many are the polls afterwards of who ‘won’ the debate. Congressman Ron Paul easily bested Romney, Perry and others by compiling enough ‘win’ votes of more than all the others combined, with 55.1% of voters voting for Paul, and the rest distributed to Romney 15.3%, Perry 12.9%, Huntsman 6.4%, Gingrich 4.3%, Cain …
Jobs Speech Tonight at 7:00 p.m. EDT – Watch Live
Tonight at 7:00 p.m. EDT, President Obama will lay out his plan for creating American jobs and growing our economy in a speech before a special joint session of Congress. Last night, Senior Advisor David Plouffe recorded a short video to preview tonight’s speech and highlighted some key points: Make sure you watch the enhanced live stream of the speech with charts, graphs, and quick stats highlighting key points in the President’s speech at WhiteHouse.gov/Jobs-Speech. Immediately following the President’s speech, …
Southern Vance High School’s Art Department Swing For The Arts Golf Outing
Southern Vance High School’s Art Department is hosting its second “Swing for the Arts” golf outing on Saturday, October 15 2011 beginning at 8 a.m. at Kerr Lake Country Club north of Henderson. The golf outing is a fund-raising event with proceeds to be used to purchase supplies for art students at the school. Anyone interested in being a part of this fun event is encouraged to contact Glenn Garrison at Southern Vance High School, by calling 430-6000 or by …
The Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre Seeking New Ownership
Message from Mr. Kopp – As owners of The Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre, we are sorry to announce that we have decided to put the theatre up for sale. The last two years we have been running two theatres (one in VA and Raleigh Road–we are wearing ourselves out emotionally and physically) and have not spent the time we feel is necessary to keep Raleigh Road viable. Therefore, we are hoping to find someone in the community that is interested in keeping NC’s …
N.C. Governor’s Forum On Small Town Tourism Competitiveness Invites Vance County Leaders
Gov. Bev Perdue is hosting three N.C. Governor’s Forums on Small Town Competitiveness sessions and the Division will be on-hand touting the benefits of tourism to small towns by discussing the nuts and bolts of working with the Division to attract visitors and increase their spending for businesses and the community. The forums are an opportunity to bring together both state and federal officials, along with community economic development partners, to hear directly from small town leaders about the resources they …
Thursday Open Line
How is your quality of live in Vance County? Wednesday, organization ThriveNC boasted of a testimonial video from John Ratliff, president and COO of Quintiles, who points out how from universities to the arts to sports, the quality of life in North Carolina is great. How do you feel Vance Countie’s ‘quality of live’ compares with the rest of North Carolina? Discuss and more on the Thursday Open Line!
Ocracoke Reopens For Visitors Wednesday
Ocracoke will be open for business again at 5 p.m. today (Wednesday), when visitors and other nonresidents will be allowed to return to the island. Access is available by ferry across the Pamlico Sound from Cedar Island and Swan Quarter. The short ferry to Ocracoke from Hatteras, normally the state’s busiest route, is closed while NCDOT repairs storm damage to N.C. 12 on Hatteras Island.
Duke Energy and Progress Energy announce North Carolina merger settlement with N.C. Public Staff
CHARLOTTE and RALEIGH, N.C. – Duke Energy and Progress Energy Friday, September 2nd, announced a settlement with the N.C. Public Staff regarding the companies’ proposed merger. The proposed settlement, if approved by the NCUC, would provide for the following: Guaranteed customer savings – the companies will guarantee North Carolina customers benefit from their allocable share of $650 million in savings over the first five years after the merger closes (2012-2016); Continued community support – the companies will continue their current …
Area man arrested in New Jersey for DWI
Via The Alternative Press. On Friday September 2 at 1115 PM, Patrolman Crecca was on Hillside Avenue investigating a motor vehicle accident. While out of the car speaking to one of the drivers, he noticed a Ford Explorer approaching at a high rate of speed. Crecca used his flashlight to try and get the drivers attention to get him to slow down. As the vehicle passed through the accident scene, Crecca yelled at him to stop and the driver finally …
Wednesday Open Line
Tuesday, residents and businesses along the Ruin Creek Road area, near the hospital and YMCA were called to warn of a possible impending tornado, causing people to take refuge in their buiding, and some to go out picture hunting. If you have any stories or pictures to share please post here or you can email your pictures to submit@homeinhenderson.com In state news, according to an article in Asheville, Gov. Bev Perdue’s office has told the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians …
Tornado Watch for Vance County until 9:00pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Vance County until 9:00 p.m., Sep 6. More at www.wral.com/weather
Tuesday Open Line
Obama’s Weekly Address: Time to Act on the Transportation Bill. President Obama calls on Congress to pass a clean extension of the transportation bill to keep America moving and avoid costing nearly one million workers their jobs. Labor Day is a celebration of workers contributions to society. However, these days there aren’t many workers celebrating. In his Labor Day speech at an AFL-CIO event in Detroit, President Barack Obama said congressional Republicans must put their country ahead of their party …
Michael Bobbitt: Zoning and Redistricting
As September starts I reminded myself to post two thoughts to the readership of Home In Henderson. This September the voters and land owners of Vance County are facing two significant changes. One change has permanent impact on land use in this county. One change will require 10, or 20 or 30 years to reverse. On September 12, our County Commissioners will sit and listen to the groaning and crowing on zoning. Unless there is a moment of wisdom to …
Gov. Perdue leads recovery from Irene
Gov. Bev Perdue and emergency management officials are working to help all communities affected by Hurricane Irene recover and rebuild. “Lives have been lost, homes and property destroyed,” Gov. Perdue said. “My number one priority is for a recovery that is as seamless and efficient as possible,” Gov. Perdue said. Seven North Carolinians havedied as a result of Hurricane Irene. Thousands were displaced and more than 1,100 homes were destroyed. North Carolina has received federal disaster declarations for nine counties, …
Warrenton’s “First Friday” tonight
First Friday Warrenton Revitalization Committee Present “Shop After 5” September 2, 2011 – 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. The Corvettes are Coming Friday night! The downtown merchants in Warrenton will celebrate it’s “First Friday” event this Friday, September 2, 2011 from 5:00 – 7:00, but the beach music will go on into the evening and the citizens can see some beautiful Corvettes that will be displayed. The town merchants will be open from 5:00 – 7:00 inviting our citizens to shop and do business in …
Moving / Downsizing Yard Sale
Laurie Kelley and family are hosting a Moving/Downsizing Sale on Saturday Sept.3rd and Sunday Sept.4th. Items include adult & teen clothing & shoes. Furniture, household, farm related, incubators, portable chicken tractors, books, and much much more. Yard sale is open from 8am to 2pm and is cash only. Location is 1265 Faulkner Town Rd Henderson NC 27537. There is a very long driveway. Please drive slowly.