Every federal administration in my lifetime has attempted to broker a deal in the Middle East to bring a lasting peace between Israel and its enemies in the region — and with the exception of the Camp David Accords, failed in varying degrees of ignominy. At time of publication, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is leaving the region after the latest talks result in failure. Do you think that the US should keep trying? Let us know on …
Author: Jason Feingold
Disaster assistance for NC poulty farmers
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced that $60 million will be made available by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid poultry farmers in North Carolina and other states.
Simmons HPD Officer of the Month
Officer Simmons was nominated by his section dommander and wupervisor as Officer of the Month for August 2010.
Opinion: Running press releases is not bias
At various times throughout my tenure as your humble Home in Henderson editor, I have taken some minor heat over press releases that I run from North Carolina state and federal politicians.
Thursday’s open line
Just a reminded that Home in Henderson accepts political advertising from all comers. We only require that the name of whoever is paying for the ad appears on it. Here’s your open line.
Evans expresses concern for Hispanic population
Near the end of Monday’s regular meeting of the Henderson City Council, member Mary Emma Evans expressed a concern for Henderson’s Hispanic population.
Etheridge hosts jobs & econ. dev. conference
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today concluded his two-day 2010 job creation and economic development conference with business and chamber of commerce leaders from across North Carolina. Forty key business leaders and Chamber of Commerce officials from the 2nd District attended to discuss important economic issues for North Carolina.
City council approves multiple contracts
The Henderson City Council approved a flurry of resolutions for contracts and grants for various Henderson projects, including:
Wednesday’s open line
You guys think it’s funny when I put the wrong day on the open line? At least you have the luxury of not being too busy to be able to tell the difference. Here’s your Wednesday open line.
Man charged with kidnapping, armed robbery
On September 11, 2010 at approximately 2:44 p.m. officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to Wal-Mart, located at 200 N. Cooper Drive in Henderson, North Carolina in reference to an attempted armed robbery.
School board policy meeting canceled
The Vance County Board of Education’s Policy Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2010 has been canceled. No information on a rescheduled date and time was made available.
Board of ed. meeting schedule
The Vance County Board of Education’s committees will meet at the following dates and times in advance of their full board meeting on October 11, 2010:
Council to meet on joint funding Sept. 28
In a discussion requested by Henderson City Council member Garry Daeke during yesterday’s council meeting, the Ward 3 member revived the perennial issue of jointly funded Henderson-Vance County programs.
Henderson city meeting & events calendar
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Tuesday’s open line
We still think there should be a law about elected bodies holding their regular meetings at the same date and time. I guess that law will go on the books right after the law against apathy is passed. Oh, well. Here’s your open line.
Henderson city council extends irrigation credit
The Henderson City Council voted unanimously during its regular meeting yesterday to extend the irrigation credit through October of 2010.
HPD review board to be discussed at special session
City Manager Ray Griffin announced during yesterday’s meeting of the Henderson City Council that a special session will be held on September 20, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss police review boards. It is unknown if public comment will be received at the meeting.
HiH video: Henderson city council 09-13-10
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Cops on Top 2010 in pictures
This year’s Cops on Top, a fundraising event that supports the Special Olympics, was held at the Chick-fil-A Restaurant on Dabney Drive in Henderson, North Carolina.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
North Carolina suffered through a record-breaking drought in 2007 and the aftermath of that difficult time continues to influence our public policy.