Washington, D.C. —- With an estimated 2.8 million people still completely unprepared for the digital television conversion and many more not fully prepared, Congressman G. K. Butterfield wants unused converter box coupon funds to be made available for antennas.
Author: Jason Feingold
Tax-free weekend August 7-9
Mark your calender: the 2009 tax-free weekend will be held on August 7 – 9.
Council agrees to voting district consolidation
The Henderson City Council voted on Monday night to go ahead with a plan developed by the Vance County Board of Elections to consolidate four voting districts into two.
Thursday’s open line
I was informed by an unnamed source that it takes about two weeks after the end of the school year for parents to start calling to ask when school starts up again. That’s about how long it takes for my kids to start aggravating me, too. Sometimes I almost miss teaching summer school. Almost. Here’s your open line.
Kittrell resident accuses HPD of rights violation
Kittrell resident Michael Faulkner told the Henderson City Council that his rights were violated during a traffic stop that occurred on the morning of Sunday, May 31, 2009.
Golden LEAF meeting Monday, June 15
The public is invited to attend a community forum hosted by the Golden LEAF Foundation and Vance County on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center located in Building 9 on the main campus of Vance-Granville Community College in Henderson.
Wednesday’s open line
It’s here: the last day of school, renown in song and story. When you’re a kid, it means you’re free. When you’re a teacher, it means you’re older.
Council agrees to one cent tax hike
$16,200 will go towards unexpected debt service payment; the remaining $68,100 will go into the general fund Editor’s Note: There’s a lot more to this meeting than can be effectively captured by a daily news piece. We strongly recommend that readers take advantage of
County committee to meet Thursday
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Planning and Environmental Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. The County Manager’s office is located in the County Administration building at 122 Young Street in Henderson. Members plan to discuss economic development, an abandoned mobile home plan, and the mulch program.
Council hears public’s budget concerns
Council will meet today at 6:00 p.m. to continue budget deliberations in light of public input The Henderson City Council held a public hearing on the fiscal 2010 budget during its regular monthly meeting yesterday evening.
Tuesday’s open line
If you haven’t read the emails that preceded the hiring of Mary Easley into her recently former NC State University position, they’re worth a look. Some teachers get all the glory and all of the perks. Some just get pay cuts. Here’s your open line.
Fund raiser at New Restoration Comm. Church
by Samantha Welch At New Restoration Community Church in Henderson on 817 E. Andrews Ave we have just stared a new recycling program – collecting used inkjet, laser printer cartridges, and cell phones.
HiH video: Henderson City Council 06-08-09
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School board to approve Title I application
Here is the agenda for the Vance County Board of Education.
Cops make arrest in 2 year old robbery
On August 18, 2007, an armed robbery occurred at the Best Bet convenience store located at 929 W. Andrews Avenue.
Council considers consolidating voting precincts
Here is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s regular monthly meeting.