Yesterday episode at Dabney could have brought Vance together — in tragedy. Now that the problem’s on our doorstep, it’s for us to solve. What shall we do?
Author: Jason Feingold
Miles concerned about curfew
The Reverend John Miles expressed concern about a youth curfew to the Henderson City Council on Monday night.
Tuesday’s open line
Now that election season is in full swing, a web site called www.cleanupwashington.org offers some advice about a practice called bird-dogging. If you’ve never heard of it, we suggest you look it up. Think of it as the science of getting a straight answer. What straight answers would you like to get from your representatives in government? Let us know on today’s open line.
Certificate of Occupancy proposed ordinance
A lot of fables have been circulating regarding the Certificate of Occupancy that the Community Development Committee has been considering during the last week.
Questions for Candidate’s Forum
Home in Henderson has been asked to submit a list of questions for the Candidate’s Forum to be held on October 29, 2006 at the County Administration Building (old courthouse).
VCS to join eye exam lawsuit dismissal
Items on the slate for this month’s meeting of the Vance County Board of Education include:
Council will discuss Cert. of Occupancy meetings
Some of the items on the agenda for discussion at tonight’s Henderson City Council meeting include the following:
Protecting children should be second to none
A Guest Column by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge Over the past month, Americans witnessed a shocking wave of deadly school shootings across the nation.
Weekend open line
We took our first drive on Western Outer Loop yesterday, and it was a heck of a quick, smooth ride! Until North Carolina builds me that one-lane exitless superhighway that goes from wherever I am to wherever I want to go, it’s a good second best. Let us know how you feel about the WOL or anything else on this weekend’s open line.
Tickets on sale now for Chamber “Reverse Raffle”
Tickets are on sale now for the Chamber of Commerce Reverse Raffle scheduled for Saturday, October 21.
HIH Helpline
Because we have so many readers from so many diverse walks of life and areas of expertise, we thought it would be a good idea to pool that knowledge for the good of all. If you have a question that needs an answer, post it below. If you have an answer for that question, help your fellow Hendersonians out and share your knowledge for our mutual benefit. Disclaimer: Home in Henderson cannot vouch for the accuracy of the information disseminated …
Fuel watch: Low gas prices
Here’s the place to find the lowest gas prices in Vance County! On your way to work or shop or play, keep an eye out for those friendly prices so you can let the rest of us know where to save!
Corner Kitchen: You ain’t-from-around-here favorites
This week we focus on your favorite ethnic foods. From falafels to farfalle, what is your favorite and most exotic foreign dish? Post your best recipes here on this week’s Corner Kitchen.
Friday’s open line
This being the end of the week, let’s take a walk on the ligher side. What are some of the things that drive you crazy? Discuss your pet peeves on today’s open line.
Jones presents monthly tax collection report
Sam Jones presented the monthly tax collection report to the Vance County Board of Commissioners on Monday night.
To the editor: A challenge to readers
Dear Editor, I would like to pose a challenge to the readers of Home in Henderson who do not wish for Peter White to be our next sheriff in Vance County.
Boy Scouts host business after hours
The Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America will host a Business After Hours in conjunction with the Chambers of Commerce from Franklin, Granville, Vance and Warren counties this Thursday, October 5, 2006 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Presbyterian Point on Kerr Lake.
County commissioners approve additional firefighters
At Monday’s Vance County Board of Commissioner’s meeting, County Manager Jerry Ayscue recommended to members that the county authorize funding to hire two additional firefighters for the Vance County Fire Department.
Etheridge asks Pres. to hold school safety meet in NC
Raleigh — Following President Bush’s announcement that he will convene a national school security summit in the wake of the recent school shootings, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) invited the President to hold the summit in North Carolina’s Second Congressional District.