by Bob Campbell, Workfirst Coordinator The folks I am working with in the WORKFIRST program to find jobs are in a catch-22 .
Author: Jason Feingold
Wednesday’s open line
We’re still reeling from yesterday’s Dispatch headline regarding the $1 million price tag to fix Northern Vance High School’s HVAC. What can be done?
County Ed. Committee to meet on construction
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Joint Education Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, August 14 at 12:00 p.m. at the School Administration conference room on Graham Avenue. The topic of discussion will be school construction.
City appoints new HR manager
Jeannie Barrow has been appointed the Human Resources Manager for the City of Henderson effective August 25, 2008.
To the editor: Embassy — more to think about
It has been stated that the Embassy Foundation expects to use tax credits to fund part of the cost of the performance hall.
Tuesday’s open line
In the rhetoric of comment posts, it seems as if it boils down to sewer vs. performing arts center. Is there a compromise position? Can there be? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Scenes from back-to-school block party
Here are some scenes from the annual back-to-school block party sponsored by Henderson’s First Baptist Church, Greater Little Zion United Holy Church, and Shiloh Baptist Church:
..08.08.08 checkpoint nets 7 DUIs
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program works hard with Law Enforcement Agencies across the state to make the roadways of North Carolina safe for the motoring public.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
While our economy in North Carolina remains solid compared with much of the nation, parts of our state and some sectors of our industry have been challenged in recent months by financial pressures.
Monday’s open line
As we wait patiently for the completion of Community Development Block Grant application for the Embassy Square performing arts cenÂter project, I hope the City of Henderson realizes that I generally take a letter grade right off the top for lateness. (Just kidding.)
Weekend open line
While former Democratic presidential contender John Edwards is being pilloried for his extra-marital affair, let us not forget the adage that those without sin should cast the first stone.
HPD seizes 350g of cocaine
On August 8, 2008, members of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division conducted an investigation and subsequent stop of a vehicle on Ruin Creek Road.
Fuller Chapel UCC car wash Saturday
The Fuller Chapel UCC Youth Group, the Discoverers, will be having a car wash this Saturday at Marketplace Cinema.
Council reschedules meeting to August 18
Public hearings rescheduled without Henderson City Council action This from Acting Henderson City Clerk Beverly Jackson:
Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Month
B & E Larceny Case The Vance County Sheriff’s Office needs your help with a breaking and entering and larceny case that occurred on July 7, 2008.
Thursday’s open line
Well, apparently it’s official. Teachers will receive an on-average 3% increase, and state employees will get 2.75% or $1,100, whichever is greater. Our heart goes out to the many people we know of who aren’t getting any kind of adjustment at all in these tough times. Going to the grocery store is becoming like going to a jewelry store: we can only afford certain items, and the list is shrinking.
Carolina Sunrock not delinquent on taxes
This from Vance County Tax Administrator Samuel D. Jones:
Transcript of remarks on school referendum
Here is a link to a transcript of the Vance County Board of Commissioners’ discussion of new school construction that took place during Monday’s regular meeting.