The Henderson City Council’s Human Resources Committee which is chaired by Mary Emma Evans will meet on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. to interview a candidate for the position of city manager.
Author: Jason Feingold
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Budget talks gained momentum this week as negotiators met during the weekend and for several hours each day to work toward a compromise.
Weekend open line
The Daily Dispatch is reporting this morning that Purolator will be closing its Henderson facility with a corresponding loss of jobs. What are the ramifications for our community as we try to move forward economically?
County adopts budget in special session
Commissioners express desire to talk to city over 911 funding The Vance County Board of Commissioners met at 5:00 p.m. on June 26, 2008 to approve the budget for fiscal 2008-2009.
City/County blood drive
Friday, June 27, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. there will be a blood drive with the American Red Cross.
House Budget Com. votes for tax relief
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), a member of the House Budget Committee, voted today for legislation that provides $50 billion in middle-class tax relief for 25 million families.
HPD makes arrests for DUI
Arrests – Robert B. Daniel, of 3546 Country Lane, Oxford, was arrested for larceny of a pair of mens short pants from Belks Departments Store. The pants were valued at $48. He was released under a $300 secured bond.
Etheridge introduces resolution to help rural water
Washington, D.C. — The country’s largest community-based water organization – the National Rural Water Association, NRWA, is happy to report good news for the rural water systems of America.
HPD uses tear gas to nab alleged copper thieves
On June 24, 2008, officers of the Henderson Police Department received a call in reference to a suspicious vehicle at 118 Wester Avenue.
Board of Ed. to hold special meeting
The Vance County Board of Education will meet on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in the Superintendent’s conference room of the Administrative Service Center at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson.
Butterfield questions offshore drilling
Washington, D.C. —- Congressman G. K. Butterfield has urged House leaders to hold a hearing to examine whether opening additional federal lands to oil and gas drilling would immediately provide lower prices and increased supply.
Evans objects to water/sewer rate hike
Immediately after the passage of the 2008-2009 budget ordinance at Monday evening’s Henderson City Council meeting, Assistant Finance Director Sandra Wilkerson began discussion of an ordinance setting water and sewer rates for the next fiscal year.
City HR Com. to interview another manager candidate
***Update — Cancelled*** The Henderson City Council’s Human Resources Committee will interview another candidate for the position of city manager on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the conference room at city hall.
Tuesday’s open line
And they said fast food would kill you young. Thank you, Mr. Hardee, for the mushroom & swiss burger. It was a favorite of mine in college after a night of…socializing.
City passes budget ordinance
Taxes to rise in city by 1 1/2 cents per $100 of valuation During a previously revised agenda in which two versions of a contract between the NC Community Development Initiative, Inc. (Abdul Rasheed) and the City of Henderson were knocked off the slate, the council voted 7-0 with member Bernard Alston absent to approve a budget for fiscal 2008-2009.