Below is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s regular monthly meeting.
Author: Jason Feingold
Monday’s open line
Another week beckons. At least it’s getting warmer. Here’s your open line.
Drug charges dropped against Jonathan Haith
As shown in documents made available to Home in Henderson on March 5, 2010, all charges stemming from arrest on September 15, 2010 were dropped last month.
Board of ed. considers sex ed. policy change
Below is the agenda for the Vance County Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
This week, I would like to take the time to talk to you a little bit about one of our most important interim commissions, the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations.
Feingold’s response to EDC letter
Editor’s Note: The following letter was received from Economic Development Commission (EDC) Chairman Sam M. Watkins, Jr. by Home in Henderson yesterday.
Friday/weekend open line
We find the number of natural disasters in the news of late disturbing. I know that I frequently get worked up about the minutia of life and forget what’s really important. Let us number the good things in our lives on today’s open line.
County commission work session March 16
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet in a work session on March 16, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
EDC responds to Feingold’s remarks on Strategic Plan
Editor’s Note: This letter was received via email by Home in Henderson yesterday. In the interest of fairness, we are publishing this document in its entirety and without commentary. We will respond on a different thread. Click image to view complete, full-size document
Etheridge votes for jobs bill
Washington, D.C. —- Today, Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only North Carolina-member of the House Ways and Means Committee voted to support more than one million new jobs, spur private sector hiring, and help rebuild our crumbling infrastructure.
Land planning meeting canceled
The following meeting has been canceled: The Henderson City Council’s Land Planning Committee will meet on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. in the City Hall Large Conference Room.
HiH video: City council work session 03-01-10
Editor’s Note: Due to an equipment malfunction, Eric’s camera two did not record. He was forced to use the entire recording from camera one, which is hand held and therefore occasionally unsteady. We felt that it was better to present the video with its flaws to the public rather than withhold it. Videography by Eric Barstow Click “play” to view video. Remember, you can skip around the video by moving the shuttle forward or backwards along the play bar.
Thursday’s open line
Just in case you’ve forgotten, Home in Henderson does accept advertising at very reasonable rates. Here’s your open line.
Etheridge on Rangel leave of absence
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) issued the following statement in response to Ways and Means Chairman Charles Rangel’s announcement yesterday asking for a leave of absence until the ethics committee completes its work:
HPD investigation leads to federal sentences
Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted investigations that led to the federal sentencing of the following:
From the HPD: Tips to combat theft from vehicles
by Lt. Irvin Robinson, Crime Prevention Officer Henderson Police Department The Henderson Police Department has received increased reports in recent days of larcenies from vehicles.
HPD arrests man for allegedly giving false name
On March 2, 2010 Anthony Darby, 52, of 1403 Ross Mill Road in Henderson, North Carolina was arrested and charged with resisting, delaying, and obstructing a government official.
New tax administrator asks for, gets changes
Newly hired Vance County Tax Administrator Porcha Brooks requested two changes in tax collection in her first appearance before the Vance County Board of Commissioners on Monday evening.
Vance to get piece of $138 million for highways
Gov. Bev Perdue announced last week that 43 contracts totaling $138.3 million have been awarded for highway and bridge projects across North Carolina, including 12 projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
RFL first team captain meeting Thursday
Relay for Life team captains will meet for an information session on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the Maria Parham Medical Center auditorium.