The following are closed or cancelled for Wednesday, February 3, 2010 due to inclement weather: Closings & Cancellations Clean Up Henderson Meeting Crossroads Christian School Norlina Christian School Sylvan Learning Center Vance County Schools Victory Christian School Delays Vance Charter School – Delayed until 10:00 a.m. Vance-Granville Community College – 2 hour delay
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Tuesday’s closings & cancellations:
The following will be closed on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 due to inclement weather: Crossroads Christian School Norlina Christian School Vance Charter School Vance-Granville Community College Vance County Schools Victory Christian School
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
Energy efficiency and moving toward a more sustainable, greener economy is a top priority for me and many of my colleagues in the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Etheridge announces new chief of staff
Washington, D.C. —- U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge today announced a senior staff hire in his Washington office.
Accused burglar charged with add’l B&E’s
Recently arrested Henderson man Jatavious Reid was charged with four additional breaking and entering incidents that have occurred in the city of Henderson.
Purdue: HSR funding to bring 4,800 NC jobs
Raleigh — North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue announced last week that a high-speed rail project is expected to create or maintain 4,800 private sector jobs in North Carolina and provide environmental and energy benefits through reduced congestion and improved air quality.
Importance of census completion stressed
During this past Thursday’s first-ever quarterly meeting of the Henderson-Vance Community Watch Association, Crime Stoppers Chair Rev. Frank Sossamon stressed the importance of of completing the 2010 census form.
Monday closings & cancellations:
The following will be closed on Monday, February 1, 2010 due to inclement weather: Crossroads Christian School Kerr-Vance Academy Norlina Christian School Vance Charter School Vance County Board of Commissioners meeting – rescheduled for Monday, February 8, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Vance County Schools Victory Christian School Vance-Granville Community College
Traffic stops nets 250 bags of heroin
Suspect has drug charges pending from 2005 Members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit performed a vehicle stop at 726 State Street in Henderson, North Carolina on January 29, 2009.
Gov: Be prepared for winter storm
Weather forecasters say much of the state will likely receive snow, freezing rain or both beginning Friday afternoon and continuing through Saturday.
Henderson man charged for marijuana
Chief K.L. Sidwell reported on Thursday that members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit performed a vehicle stop near the area of the 200 block of 158 bypass on January 28, 2010.
Local officals prepare for winter storm
Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations Center instructions for dealing with the forecast severe winter storm The Vance County Office of Emergency Management is actively preparing for the impact of a Severe Winter Storm forecast to arrive late Friday night.
Community Watch Association has first ever meeting
The Henderson-Vance Community Watch Association held its first-ever quarterly meeting at the Maria Parham Medical Center yesterday evening.
High speed rail awarded $545 million
Durham — North Carolina was awarded $545 million in federal recovery funds yesterday for the advancement of high speed rail along the Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) corridor.
Etheridge reaction to State of the Union address
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s address to Congress last night:
From the HPD: Potential mail scam
Editor’s Note: Longtime HiH reader Lewis Edwards posted a warning about this scam this past Tuesday on the open line. Within the last few days, citizens in Henderson and the surrounding community have received mailings from a company listed as HSUSACORP.COM soliciting them to send money for insurance coverage related to their pipes bursting between city line and their houses.
City council strategic planning retreat agenda
Below is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s upcoming planning retreat. The council’s Strategic Planning Retreat will be held on Friday, January 29, 2010, from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Ambassador’s Inn & Suites in Henderson. Click image to view full-size document
Arrest made for multiple residential B&Es
On January 27, 2010 officers received an alarm call to 101 Carolyn Court in Henderson.
HPD traffic stop reveals stolen firearm
On January 27, 2010 a patrol officer with the Henderson Police Department conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of First Ave and Parkway Drive, Henderson.
Auditors give Henderson unqualified opinion
Mike Brafford of the accounting firm Phillips, Dorsey, Thomas, Waters & Brafford told Henderson City Council members on Monday evening that his firm had issued an unqualified opinion regarding the city’s finances.