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Author: Jason Feingold
New state testing and accountability system
Earlier this month, the State Board of Education approved a list of recommendations that form a framework of a new testing and accountability system for North Carolina’s pre-K -12 schools.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The Senate approved its version of the state budget on Thursday, clearing the way for negotiations on a final version to begin.
City council to consider 08/09 budget
Editor’s Note: Included in this Henderson City Council agenda are links to relevant documents.
Ethridge to annouce energy speculation bill
U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) will hold a press conference at a Raleigh gas station today (The Pantry at 2506 S. Sanders Street and I-40) at 10:00 a.m. to announce legislation he has authored that aims to prevent manipulation and excessive speculation in energy markets.
HiH video: FAIR Committee meeting 06-20-08
Editor’s Note: For some reason we don’t pretend to understand, the video of the meeting was divided into four more-or-less equal parts when we downloaded it from the camera. Divine providence, perhaps? In any event, the links are provided in the proper sequence to cover the entire meeting. Click image to play first part of video
Weekend open line
Unless it’s past 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, why aren’t you at the Relay for Life?
Council asks staff to cut 1/2 cent off of tax hike
Cut would bring ad valorum tax increase to 1.5 cents per hundred dollars of valuation The Finance and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Committee of the Henderson City Council adjourned their last scheduled budget meeting before Monday’s budget vote in quasi-consensus.
Vote to get an NC lighthouse restored
Friends: In 2005 Jeld-Wen windows and doors began a lighthouse restoration initiative by taking nominations of towers that needed new windows and doors.
HPD arrests and incidents
Arrests – Thomas Randolph Jordan, of 127 New Circle Lane, was arrested for obstructing and delaying an officer. He was confined in the Vance County Jail under a $500 secured bond.
Relay for Life begins today
Don’t forget this year’s Relay for Life beginning at 3:00 p.m. today at Southern Vance High School.
From the HPD: Copper thieves at it again
This from Lt. Irvin Robinson of the Henderson Police Department’s Crime Prevention unit:
HPD breaks alleged tobacco thief’s habit
On December 29, 2007 at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to the Wilco Hess convenience store located at 1640 N. Garnett Street in reference to a report of a breaking, entering, and larceny.
HiH cinema review: Kung Fu Panda
The chi to success: don’t try too hard Yesterday I took my children to see Kung Fu Panda.
Thursday’s open line
It looks like Raleigh is going where the “New Direction” of the Henderson City Council dared not to go.
FAIR Committee to discuss budget Friday
The Finance and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Committee will meet Friday, June 20, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in council chambers in city hall. Discussion will center on the budget for fiscal year 2008-2009.
Arrests for assaults and larcenies
– Kenneth Turner, of 926 Alexander Avenue, was arrested for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He was confined in the Vance County Jail under a $500 secured bond.
Wednesday’s open line
I’ve been spending a piece of my mornings during my post-heart attack summer of luxury at Common Grounds on Dabney Drive enjoying a latte. And, yes, I’m allowed two caffeinated beverages per day, according to the book they gave me at Duke. It’s a good latte. Okay, I’m done shilling. Carry on.