On June 11, 2007, members of the Criminal Investigations Division of the Henderson Police Department arrested the following individuals:
Author: Jason Feingold
State Board of Ed. goes to Washington
Reauthorization of “No Child Left Behind” focus of trip State Board of Education members and key leaders from the NC Department of Public Instruction will take a bus ride to Washington, D.C. today to meet with members of the state’s Congressional delegation and top U.S. Department of Education staff.
Purdue announces NC virtual summer school
Raleigh — While many students are out of school, the NC Virtual Public School is open for summer session.
Vance Boys and Girls Club holds open house
Boys and Girls Club members give step revue at yesterday’s Open House The Vance Unit of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina held an Open House at L.B. Yancey Elementary School yesterday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday’s open line
Here’s a little article that really made my day…NOT! It seems that the drinking fountains in one Oregon high schools were less clean than the toilets. Maybe bottled water isn’t pretentious after all. With that, we give you the open line.
Monday’s open line
The Franklin Times is reporting that the Kerr-Tar Hub is erecting a shell building in Franklin County across from the airport. You can read about it here. Note: The Franklin Times Web site is registration-required. Vance County’s adventure in shell buildings was problematic. Will this one fare better? Let your thoughts be known on today’s open line.
Boys and Girls Clubs to hold open house
The Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina, Vance County Unit will hold an Open House at L.B. Yancey Elementary School on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
To the editor: Local gov’t still a democracy
To the Editor, In response to “Moss to council: Ignore ‘outside forces” published in the Daily Dispatch last Thursday I wonder if city manager Jerry Moss and others who respected the erroneous confidentially of his letter, remember that our local government is still a democracy.
Agenda for Henderson City Council
The Henderson City Council will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. in its chambers at City Hall.
Berger: HiH inaccurate on SB 1507
In an email received by Home in Henderson on June 7, Senator Doug Berger informed the editor that both the content of Senate Bill 1507 and its impact had not been accurately reported.
HPD announces three promotions
The Henderson Police Department is pleased to announce three promotions, effective June 8, 2007.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The pace of work in the House of Representatives increased this week as our committees consider measures sent to us by the Senate.
Etheridge applauds stem cell research passage
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted today for legislation to expand federally funded stem cell research.
Weekend open line
Here’s an interesting article on how different states’ reading assessments don’t seem to mesh up when compared by national standards (tests that are developed by giving field test questions to students of different genders and ethnic backgrounds in all major regions of the nation). If that doesn’t get you going, we’re sure something else will. Enjoy.
Friday’s open line
Well, the kids are finally at home for the summer, and this editor is feeling dog tired. Summer school begins for students on June 18, where students will get two more cracks at the End-of-Grade test(s) that will play a major part in determining their placement for the next 180 days of school. I’ll be there to make it happen. In the mean time, we give you the Friday open line. Happy first day of summer, kids!
Letter from Moss to Mayor and City Council
On Thursday, June 7, 2007, City Manager Jerry Moss forwarded a copy of a confidential letter authored by him to Henderson Mayor Clem Seifert and the Henderson City Council.
Five County Focus: Men’s health everyone’s concern
Men’s Health Week will be observed between June 9 — June 21; some activities will occur throughout that period — and hopefully, will be ongoing because the goal is not to improve men’s health for one week but for the long-term.
Etheridge asks Bush for Hometown Heroes benefits
WASHINGTON (June 7) – U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today asked President Bush to direct the Department of Justice to award benefits authorized by Congress under the Hometown Heroes Survivor Benefits Act.
City Council to meet in special session
The Henderson City Council will meet in special session tonight at 7:00 p.m. in their chambers at City Hall.
Wednesday’s open line
Thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Henderson for having me as their speaker at their regular meeting yesterday. I enjoyed the evening thoroughly. Don’t forget the special meeting of the Henderson City Council tonight. Unfortunately, Home in Henderson will be unable to provide coverage, as tonight is the night of the E.M. Rollins 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony and Dance for our rising 6th graders — a joyous occasion for all involved. Especially the teachers. With that, we give you the …