As part of Golden LEAF’s Community Assistance Initiative process in Vance County, the Foundation is now accepting proposal ideas that directly address the key issues and desired outcomes agreed to over a series of community meetings.
Author: Jason Feingold
Etheridge sponsors tax relief for family farms
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced today that he has co-sponsored H.R. 436, the Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009.
Nits Nats Music celebrates 40th anniversary
By Bill Harris, Owner Nits Nats Music 1969 was the year that man landed on the moon, the Beatles still ruled the music world, the Woodstock Music & Arts Festival captured the imagination of young people across America and Michael Jackson & the Jackson 5 released their first album.
Tuesday’s open line
The video of the Henderson City Council’s Work Session is going to take an extra day to publish because of the extreme length of the video. We’re pretty sure you’ll survive the wait. In the mean time, here’s your open line. Enjoy.
Council resolves to sell Southerland Mill Pond
According to City Manager Ray Griffin, former Henderson City Council member Robert Southerland filed a request to purchase the Southerland Mill Pond property for $43,000 several months ago.
Night Out Against Crime August 1
This year’s theme: “Together United Against Crime 2009” The annual Henderson-Vance Night Out Against Crime will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at 200 Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson, North Carolina.
City HR committee to meet at 2:00 p.m. today
Henderson City Council member Mary Emma Evans has called a meeting of the Human Resources Committee for which she is Chair to be held on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall Large Conference Room. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss policy and job descriptions.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The General Assembly moved closer to a final budget deal this week, but is now weighing a request from Gov. Perdue to change some elements of the proposed tax package.
Monday’s open line
Parents of school-age children: Do you belong to the PTA? Do you go to PTA meetings? Should they be mandatory? Let us know on today’s open line.
Council considers speed bumps on Rowland St.
Here is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s monthly workshop session.
Bearpond VFD BBQ fundraiser Saturday
The Bearpond Volunteer Fire Dept will be holding a barbecue fund raiser on Saturday August 1, 2009.
School board to hold called meeting July 28
The Vance County Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center’s Superintendent’s Conference Room.
Council plans to table Beacon Light demo order
Here is the agenda for Monday’s short regular meeting of the Henderson City Council.
Friday/weekend open line
My cat loves Italian food, especially spaghetti in marinara sauce. It’s not so pleasant for those of us who clean the cat’s litter box, but who am I to come between Moonpie and a good meal? Does your pet have foibles? Let’s lighten the mood on this weekend’s open line.
Investigation leads to drug charge
Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation which lead to a traffic stop on the parking lot of NAPA Auto Parts on Garnett Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Search warrant nets pot, firearm
Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit served a search warrant on the address of 430 John Street, Henderson, North Carolina.
Health care reform discussed at town hall meeting
A 7th Senatorial District Town Hall meeting about health care reform was held yesterday in the chambers of the Vance County Board of Commissioners in the County Administration Building at 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Joint ATF-HPD investigation nets fed drug charges
Anthony Gill, 36, arrested on federal drug and gun charges Anthony Gill, 36, of 1012 Standish Street in Henderson, North Carolina was taken into custody after a joint investigation by members of the Henderson Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.
Golden LEAF accepting applications until Aug. 10
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