by Jennifer Johnson Vance Aquatics held their final dual meet on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Black Horse Run in Bahama.
Author: Jason Feingold
Purdue: State of the budget
The following is an email message sent out by North Carolina Governor Bev Purdue:
Thursday’s open line
Are you running for office here in Henderson? If not, why not? Here’s my list of excuses: I’m a “transplant”. I can’t participate in council meetings and report them on HiH at the same time. I’m fat and ugly and a complete sphincter. Now, what’s your excuse?
Local election time approaches, remember?
I read in The Daily Dispatch that registration time to run for local elections is fast approaching.
Woman shot by deputy on Welcome Avenue
*** BREAKING NEWS *** Home in Henderson has obtained an unconfirmed report of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Welcome Avenue in Vance County at approximately 8:15 p.m. this evening.
Police convenience store operation nets 13
On June 25, 2009, members of the Henderson Police Department and agents from North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) conducted operation “Community Revitalization Mobile Enforcement”.
Scenes of Henderson: HFD works on tower
Yesterday, June 30, 2009, the Henderson Fire Department used its snorkel truck to install Plexiglas covers over the windows of Henderson’s landmark clock tower. Home in Henderson was there to capture the process in pictures.
Wednesday’s open line
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Council approves revised Weed & Seed budget
Weed & Seed Director Hattie Alexander presented a revised Weed & Seed budget to the Henderson City Council during their regular short session meeting on June 22, 2009.
Etheridge votes for environmental bill
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Etheridge, the only N.C. member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted for H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 219-212.
Butterfield calls for quicker vet claims
Washington, D.C. — Seeking to reduce the enormous backlog of veterans’ benefits claims, Congressman G.K. Butterfield has introduced legislation that pushes for timely decisions.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
This week, negotiators continued to move closer to a final budget plan.
To the editor: Wake up America
There has been a lot of attention this past week from the printed and TV media on the demise of two celebrities, Farah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson’s lifestyle of self-destruction was certainly a major cause for his death.
Monday’s open line
Here’s a report by Democracy North Carolina on the North Carolina budget, loopholes in the tax code, and public action committees (PACs) that readers may find of interest. Are PACs controlling government? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Vance Aquatics Barracudas take on Hope Valley
by Jennifer Johnson The Vance Aquatics Barracudas swam another meet on Saturday, June 27, 2009 against the Hope Valley Country Club in Durham.
HPD makes marijuana arrest
Henderson Police Chief K. L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit performed an investigation at the 600 block of Vance Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Etheridge wants “Early Detection Month”
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only N.C. member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced legislation today which would establish May 2010, as ‘Early Detection Month’ for breast cancer and all forms of cancer.
HPD creates Police-Court Liaison position
Henderson Police Chief Keith L. Sidwell has announced the creation of a new sworn officer position within the department’s operational structure.