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Etheridge calls for FTC gas price investigation
Letter to FTC comes as Americans set out for 4th of July travel weekend Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only N.C. member of the House Ways and Means Committee, sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz today, to investigate constituent and business complaints from North Carolinians, about rising gas prices in the motor fuel market.
Vance Aquatics ends season in Bahama
by Jennifer Johnson Vance Aquatics held their final dual meet on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Black Horse Run in Bahama.
Purdue: State of the budget
The following is an email message sent out by North Carolina Governor Bev Purdue:
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”.
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.
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.
Police search warrant nets heroin
Henderson Police Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at the address of 845 Lamb Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Council votes “no” to rezoning after long debate
A request to rezone 3001-3003 Oxford Road from R8 to B2A failed by unanimous vote of the Henderson City Council during their regular short session meeting on June 22, 2009.
County public safety com. meets July 1
The Vance County Board of Commissioner’s Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. also in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
School’s Building & Grounds Com. meets today
The Vance County Board of Education’s Building & Grounds Committee will meet on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the superintendent’s conference room at the Administrative Services Center.
City Land Planning Com. to meet June 29
The Henderson City Council’s Land Planning Committee has scheduled a meeting to be held on Monday, June 29, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Hall large conference room.