In conversation yesterday, we were asked if we thought Henderson was different from other small towns in America. We have an opinion, but we’d like to hear yours. Let your voice be heard on this weekend’s open line.
Author: Jason Feingold
HPD pays honor to Lt. Sam Pearson
The Henderson Police Department announced yesterday that it will name the conference room on the second floor of police headquarters for Lieutenant Samuel “Sam” S. Pearson.
Corner Kitchen: Brown bag blockbusters
By overwhelming reader request, this week we’re requesting that readers post their lunchpail favorites. While the classic PB&J is as tried-and-true as the #2 pencil, it’s also as old as the book strap and the dunce cap. What mouth-watering lunch-bag concoctions have you created to put a sparkle in your student’s eye of a Vance County lunch time? Post them below so that all may partake.
Closings and delays
Franklin County Schools closed September 1, 2006. Granville County Schools are under a two hour delay, September 1, 2006. Kerr-Vance Academy delayed until 10:00 a.m. September 1, 2006. Vance Charter School is under a two-hour delay for September 1, 2006. Warren County Schools closed, optional teacher workday September 1, 2006. Please sent notice of delays and cancellations to submission@homeinhenderson.com for posting.
Etheridge priorities to protect NC, rebuild Gulf Coast
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge has announced a set of priorities to protect America and rebuild the Gulf Coast following a three-day tour of the region.
ABC reporting for K-8 delayed
Because of difficulties securing contracts for work that must be completed before the ABCs results can be determined, ABCs results for the K-8 schools will be released on or before November 15 rather than on October 5 as originally planned.
Friday’s open line
There will be a Human Resources Committee meeting at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall. We hear that Chair Mary Emma Evans is planning to have sandwiches, tea, and cookies, so the conversation should be even more elevated than usual. How’s Ernesto treating you so far? Let us know what’s happening around town on today’s open line.
Policy update
After noting numerous complaints about repetitive posts, Home in Henderson has instituted a new policy where multiple posts that repeat the same information, call to action, complaint, and so forth, will be summarily moderated or deleted at the discretion of the editor. Although we appreciate and believe in freedom of expression, we also understand that our readers’ time has value. We would not be doing our job if we did not protect that important resource. As always, we value your …
Council votes to record closed sessions
Before going into closed session on personnel matters at the request of Human Resources Committee chair Mary Emma Evans, the Henderson City Council voted to electronically record closed sessions of the council.
Home in Henderson makes business debut
Photo by Copper Rain, used by permission Right before the Big Snip Home in Henderson, Inc. made its debut into the Henderson business community on Wednesday in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce.
Thursday’s open line
A big word of thanks to everyone who came out for the ribbon-cutting at the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce yesterday. We were overwhelmed by the show of support from the community, and especially charmed by the attendance of Henderson City Council members Bobby Gupton, Lynn Harper, and Elissa Yount. Thank you to everyone who has made Home in Henderson what it is. We can’t imagine not doing it, and we hope that we can continue to let you have your …
Cruisin’ with the council
On August 28, at 3:00 p.m., the members of the Henderson City Council, Henderson Mayor Clem Seifert, Acting City Manager Mark Warren, and City Engineer Frank Frazier took a riding tour of the southern part of Henderson.
“Six degrees” weather update
Reader Julian Oliver reports that a friend in Melbourne, Florida has informed him that Ernesto has brought only heavy rains with no wind at this time. Let’s hope if and when this storm hits us that it has the same lack of punch!
NC SAT scores close on national average
North Carolina students continued to close the gap between the state and the national average scores on the SAT college entrance exam, and the scores of most racial minorities improved in 2006, according to results provided today by the College Board. North Carolina has narrowed the gap between it and the nation from 53 points in 1990 to thirteen points in 2006. To read more, please go to the NCDPI Web site at www.ncpublicschools.org and click on the appropriate link …
Pick of the Day: the big snip
The big day is here, Hendersonians. Humble Home in Henderson is taking a proverbial deep breath and plunging head-first into the jungle that is the private sector. We look forward to the event and welcome all who would care to attend. As always, we appreciate your support, and hope in turn that you will support the sponsors who make this publication happen.
Wednesday’s open line
North Carolina Senator Marc Basnight will be meeting with Senator Doug Berger in Henderson this morning for a fact-finding tour of our city. What items or areas would you most like Senator Basnight to see? You be the tour guide on today’s open line.
Blood drive going on now
The Vance Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive today at the Lighthouse Entertainment Center behind the new Social Security Building on Beckford Drive from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We are informed that all blood types are in short supply and that all are invited to donate.
Tuesday’s open line
Home in Henderson is a community forum that welcomes points of view from all walks of Henderson-Vance life! Got something to say? Contact us at submission@homeinhenderson.com or letter-to-the-editor@homeinhenderson.com. Today’s discussion point: Is that hurricane headed towards us, and, if so, how will we blog with no power? The floor, and the quandary, are yours.
Etheridge: billions wasted on Katrina contracts
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee released a report requested by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) that detailed billions of dollars of wasteful spending on contracts awarded for the recovery and reconstruction following Hurricane Katrina.
Home in Henderson to hold ribbon-cutting tomorrow
The big day is here! The ribbon-cutting for Home in Henderson will be held at the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, August 30, at 4:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!