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Purdue calls for passage of JobsNOW package
Gov. Perdue last week called on the General Assembly to pass a legislative package designed to assist small businesses in creating and maintaining jobs.
Man arrested for sexual assault
On April 7, 2010 at 10:56 a.m. members of the Henderson Police Department’s Patrol Division along with members of the Criminal Investigations Division responded to a Henderson residence in reference to a sexual assault that had occurred.
County planning & environ. committee meets 4/19
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Planning & Environmental Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue to discuss the water project. Ayscue’s office is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Fish fry fundraiser for Dunn scholarship fund April 19
Raymond M. Dunn There will be a fish fry fund raiser Monday, April 19, 2010 at 220 Seafood Restaurant to raise money for the Raymond M. Dunn Scholarship Fund from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Dunn, a student of Criminal Justice and a basketball player for Vance-Granville Community College collapsed during a basketball game on February 20, 2010. He was later pronounced dead at the Maria Parham Medical Center. Soon afterwards, the community college established a scholarship fund for Criminal Justice …
Board of ed. meeting schedule
The Vance County Board of Education will hold the following committee meetings in anticipation of its May 10, 2010 regular meeting date:
Town hall meeting on underage drinking April 29
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Project R.I.D.E (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere), part of a nationwide effort aimed at reducing impaired driving and preventing underage drinking, Â is hosting a town hall meeting in April to raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol abuse and underage drinking. Â
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence has designated April as Alcohol Awareness Month.Â
HPD makes assault arrest
On April 4, 2010 at 12:14 p.m. members of the Henderson Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to the 800 block of Hughes Street in reference to an assault incident to a fight.
Hester files intent to sue 20 HiH bloggers for libel
** UPDATED ** HiH files motion to quash subpoena of Feingold Former Vance County Commission member and current Republican commission candidate Thomas (Tommy) Hester has filed with the Superior Court of Vance County his intention to file libel suits against 20 individuals who have posted comments on Home in Henderson (Case Number 10 CVS 361).
Library to host 14th annual storytelling festival
by Jeri Thacker, Youth Service Director H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library The Storytelling Festival is a free event for Vance County’s fourth grade and fourth-grade-level students during the day, and a free Family Festival in the evening.
City applies for $300k grant for REEF Project
Henderson City Planning and Development Director Erris Dunston told members of the Henderson City Council yesterday that a $300,000 grant from the North Carolina Division of Community Assistance would complete the $1.2 million in funding needed for the initial phase of the REEF (Recreation, Education, Economic, and Family) Project.
HiH video: Henderson city council 04-12-10
Editor’s Note: At the end of the video, the Henderson City Council went into closed session citing attorney/client privilege to discuss a water contract with Vance County. We waited for an hour to hear their announcement, but they refused to emerge. As far as we know (at time of posting) they’re still in there, snuggled together like hibernating bears. Click “play” to view video. Remember, you can skip around the video by moving the shuttle forward or backward along the …
HPD makes felony B&E arrest
On April 9, 2010 Miguel Burt, 17, of 542 Mason Street Henderson, North Carolina was arrested and charged with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny, and possession of stolen goods.
HPD swears in two new cops
On April 7, 2010 the Henderson Police Department welcomed its two newest police officers to the force.
Board of ed. considers new teacher termination rules
The Vance County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting today, Monday, April 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in its chambers in the Administrative Services Building, 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina Click image to view complete, full-size agenda
Cocaine located in traffic stop
Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit performed a vehicle stop at the 300 block of Shank Street in North Carolina on April 8, 2010.
Vehicle stop yields heroin in Pepsi can
Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit performed a vehicle stop on the public vehicular area of Hardee’s Restaurant located at 120 Dabney Drive in Henderson, North Carolina on April 8, 2010.
City to consider water agreement with county
Here is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s regular monthly meeting. The council meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in its chambers in City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, North Carolina. Click image to view complete, full-size document