Before the beginning of the public hearing on the subject of the ordinance amendments, City Attorney John Zollicoffer explained that under the current ordinance, non-conforming auto repair facilities cannot have a vehicle on their lots for more than 180 days.
Author: Jason Feingold
Blood drive August 29
There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Pegram Agency located at 191 Ruin Creek Road on Wednesday, August 29 from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m. Even though school is back in session, all blood types are still needed. Contact Heidi Garland at 252.438-8373 with any questions.
Tuesday’s open line
I hope everyone had as good a start of school as I did. I’m teaching two terrific bunches of kids, and I’m looking forward to a great year. The open line is yours. Enjoy.
Hero City workers honored at Council meeting
From left to right: Kareem Fitts, Martin Neal, Julius Mitchell, and Public Works Director Linda Leyen On Friday, August 24, 2007, garbage truck 328 manned by Julius Mitchell, Martin Neal, and Kareem Fitts went to pick up garbage at Lincoln Heights apartments.
FAIR Committee to meet Wednesday
A Finance and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Committee meeting has been set for Wednesday, August 29 at 8:30 a.m. and will be held in the City Hall Conference Room.
To the editor: Report from Utopia, TX
Julian Oliver’s colt “grandson” Finally, we are moved in, but still unpacking.
Public hearing on amortization ordinance tonight
Here is the agenda for tonight’s Henderson City Council meeting:
Monday’s open line
The first day of school is here at last. Parents, students, and teachers, let’s all have the best year ever. Happy Monday!
Joint City-County meeting tomorrow
A joint City-County Committee meeting will be held in the Henderson Police Department’s Conference Room on August 28, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.
HiH technical issues
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Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
As our state and nation grow, the amount of energy we consume grows with it.
BGCA’s 10 tips for academic success
As summer comes to a close, young people are heading back to school and hitting the books.
BGC Day for Kids September 15
BGC Day for Kids is all about the importance of meaningful time and relationships between caring adults and young people.
Weekend open line
This has been without a doubt the hardest school start-up week I’ve ever had. Maybe I’m getting old. Don’t forget that the school year begins tomorrow for students. Breakfast will be served. With that, we give you the weekend open line.
State wide burning ban in effect
In a press release forwarded to Home in Henderson by Fire Chief Danny Wilkerson, it was announced yesterday that the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources (NCDFR) is initiating a state wide burning ban and canceling all burning permits.
2006-2007 ABC/AYP released today
Here is a link to the background materials that will be used by North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Accountability Services Director Lou Fabrizio at tomorrow’s 10:30 a.m. press conference.
Public Works to try Chestnut St. signal removal
In a press release dated August 22, 2007, the City of Henderson’s Public Works Department Director Linda Leyen announced that her department is contemplating the removal of traffic signals on Chestnut Street.
Thursday’s open line
Don’t forget that there is a Vance County Schools Open House today. Elementary school Open House hours are from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Meet the teachers while they can still smile. With the sound of the pencil sharpener grinding ever-nearer, we give you the open line.
City approves GED career development plan
At its regular meeting on August 13, 2007, the Henderson City Council unanimously approved a GED Career Development Plan for City of Henderson employees.