School’s been out for a week, and it’s at times like this that parents all over our county turn to the Henderson-Vance Parks & Recreation Department for relief. Let’s hear about your experiences with the Rec on today’s open line. Enjoy.
Author: Jason Feingold
Drive-in seeks patrons’ outdoor movie lore
by Jim & Megan Kopp, Owners Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre The Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre is celebrating its 60th anniversary on July 18, 2009.
America’s Best Value Inn closed for violations
On June 15, 2009, members of the Community Revitalization Initiative (CRI) met and discussed several quality of life issues at 200 Parham Road.
Wednesday’s open line
It’s the last day for Vance County Schools teachers before summer unemployment begins. I’ll be anxiously watching the budget reports out of Raleigh in the hope that I’ll be coming back in August! Here’s your open line.
Local author to appear at book signing Friday
Local children’s author Elizabeth Carroll will be at the Richard Thornton Library in Oxford this Friday, June 19, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. If you have not yet purchased a copy of the novel, copies will be available at Friday’s event.
OWEN to hold meeting tomorrow
There will be an Old West End Neighbors’ Meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Law enforcement Torch Run gear still available
Henderson Mayor Pete O’Geary displays a 2009 North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run t-shirt. North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run t-shirts and hats are still available from Lt. Irvin Robinson of the Henderson Police Department. Shirts are $13, hats are $15, and hat and shirt packages are $25. Contact Lt. Robinson at 252.438.4141 until September 30, 2009 to get yours. Purchases benefit the North Carolina Special Olympics.
Tuesday’s open line
Although it’s beyond the scope of this blog, we ask readers whether democracy is erupting in Iran, or are the protests there just an abortive and potentially deadly Tienanmen Square? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
Over the past few weeks, the General Assembly has been inundated with phone calls and letters focusing on the budget.
Fatal shooting at Henderson motel
On June 14, 2009 a shooting incident occurred at America’s Best Value Inn located at 200 Parham Road in Henderson.
E.M. Rollins staffers “Fight Like a Girl” in 2009
E.M. Rollins female faculty and staff (including honorary woman Principal J. Dean Thomas) pose in front of the school wearing their Relay for Life 2009 breast cancer awareness “Fight Like a Girl” t-shirts. T-shirt sales and $1-a-leg jeans Friday earned over $4,000 for the Vance County Relay for Life during the 2008-2009 academic year.
Monday’s open line
As we discuss issues of ethnicity and race, please let us remember to keep our discourse civil and, hopefully, factual. We here at Home in Henderson still believe that the things that bind us together as Americans are better, truer, and stronger than our differences can ever be. We challenge our readers to hold to this ideal as the conversation moves forward.
Wray reappointed to Econ. Dev. Board
Raleigh — Rep. Michael H. Wray has been reappointed as a member of the North Carolina Economic Development Board. The appointment was announced today by House Speaker Joe Hackney.
Potential cuts to schools in House budget
Here is a document sent to Home in Henderson by Vance County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Norman Shearin outlining the effects of potential cuts on Vance County Schools of the cuts that have been proposed by the North Carolina House: Click image to view full-size document
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
In the past year, as the global economic crisis that has gripped the world finally reached North Carolina, tax collections in our state slowed significantly.
HPD makes arrest after serving search warrant
Henderson Police Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant on the residence of 304 Harriett Street Henderson NC 27536.
City to apply for CDBG stimulus funds
The Henderson City Council approved a Community Development Block Grant – R (CDBG-R) application for up to fourteen city houses in need of work.
Men’s health week June 15 – 21
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Men’s Health Week, June 15 – 21, 2009, is an excellent time to take inventory of your health, make changes to add more years to your life and more life to your years.