Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted late Thursday to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade, from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 an hour.
Author: Jason Feingold
Renewing our commitment to our veterans
A Guest Column by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge As North Carolinians observe Memorial Day, our thoughts and prayers are with the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our way of life.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
My colleagues and I concluded a very busy few weeks in the General Assembly by reviewing and debating dozens of bills over the past few days.
Double homicide at Knoll Terrace
** Updated ** On May 25, 2007, at approximately 12:50 a.m., the Henderson Police Department responded to 1261 Americal Road Lot 84 concerning a report of someone shot.
Public Utilities Committee meeting called
A Public Utilities Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall.
America’s Better Classroom Act of 2007
Problem: · According to a recent estimate from the National Education Association, this year it will cost $442 billion to bring the existing public schools into overall good condition in order to help keep American students competitive.
Etheridge introduces school construction bill
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today introduced legislation to provide for $25 billion for school construction bonds.
Vance County commissioners to hold special meeting
The Vance County Board of Commissioners has called a special meeting for Thursday, May 24 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving the FY 07-08 proposed budget. Other agenda items include scheduling a budget hearing and reviewing QZAB applications.
Cancer Survivor T-shirt pickup dates & times
If you are a registered Survivor in Vance County, you can pick up your T-shirt for the Relay Event at the Henderson Mall in the space next to Dot’s Hallmark Shop during the following dates and times:
School board to meet in special session
The Vance County school board will meet in special session at 5:15 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center on Graham Avenue today. It will conduct an executive session on personnel matters and make personnel recommendations for 2007-2008. Editor’s Note: It is the Editor’s tenure year. He will not be attending.
Council resolves to petition NC House on SB 1507
Council will ask that October 1, 2007 effective date be retained in final version of the Housing Conditions/Inspection bill Responding to the NC Senate’s passage of SB 1507 Housing Conditions/Inspection, the Henderson City Council voted in special session 5-2 to petition the NC House to retain an October 1, 2007 effective date that was included in an earlier bill.
Blood drive May 29
** Corrected ** There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at M.R. Williams from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Help the Red Cross reach its goal of 25 pints. It is hoped that you or someone you know can attend. Remember that blood shortages exist for nearly all blood types, and that the summer months are months of the greatest need. Contact Helen Moore at 252.431.0250 with any questions regarding this event.
Council sets another special meeting
The Henderson City Council will hold another special called meeting on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the City’s Minimum Housing Code.
Thursday’s open line
These pictures of the American Legion Post 60 display of veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice says everything that we need to say on today’s open line. We thank Mr. Julian Oliver for submitting them to us.
Special Henderson City Council meeting called
** Corrected ** Henderson Mayor Pro-Tem Ranger Wilkerson called a special meeting of the Henderson City Council to be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Landlord’s counterproposal to City’s CO ordinance
Last week Henderson landlords through their representative Attorney Mike Satterwhite made a counterproposal to the City’s proposed Certificate of Occupancy Ordinance.
Tuesday’s open line
The Minimum Housing Ordinance revisions and the attendant Certificate of Occupancy appear to be in trouble. Who are the real winners and losers in all of this? Let your thoughts be known on today’s open line.
Relay for Life Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-a
There is a Relay for Life Spirit Night going on at Chick-Fil-a on Dabney Drive from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ask to have 10% of your meal donated to the Relay event and present this flyer when you order. Thanks for your support.
Monday’s open line
Another day, another doughnut. Write your happy thoughts here. Good Monday!
Certificate of Occupancy could be undermined
Senate Bill 1507 Housing Conditions/Inspections would limit a municipality’s authority to address dangerous or unsafe structures by imposing a probable cause standard to inspect for unsafe, unsanitary, or otherwise hazardous conditions in residential buildings.