The House of Representatives passed a budget proposal over the weekend that would help our economy while also investing in education and health care.
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Two Vance Aquatics Club swimmers take first place
by Jennifer Johnson The Vance Aquatics Club held their second meet of the 2009 summer season on June 17, 2009 at Oxford Park in Oxford.
Armed robbery suspect apprehended
On June 18, 2009 at 11:02 a.m. an armed robbery occurred at J J’s Chicken and Fish located at 1202 E. Andrews Ave.
Person of interest sought in fatal motel shooting
The Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is actively looking for Brooks Montel Jones, a person of interest in the shooting that occurred on June 14, 2009 at the America’s Best Value Inn in Henderson.
Purdue kicks off pro-education rallies
Raleigh — North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue kicked off a series of rallies across North Carolina yesterday to protect public schools in the state budget.
America’s Best Value Inn closed for violations
On June 15, 2009, members of the Community Revitalization Initiative (CRI) met and discussed several quality of life issues at 200 Parham Road.
OWEN to hold meeting tomorrow
There will be an Old West End Neighbors’ Meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
Over the past few weeks, the General Assembly has been inundated with phone calls and letters focusing on the budget.
Fatal shooting at Henderson motel
On June 14, 2009 a shooting incident occurred at America’s Best Value Inn located at 200 Parham Road in Henderson.
E.M. Rollins staffers “Fight Like a Girl” in 2009
E.M. Rollins female faculty and staff (including honorary woman Principal J. Dean Thomas) pose in front of the school wearing their Relay for Life 2009 breast cancer awareness “Fight Like a Girl” t-shirts. T-shirt sales and $1-a-leg jeans Friday earned over $4,000 for the Vance County Relay for Life during the 2008-2009 academic year.
Wray reappointed to Econ. Dev. Board
Raleigh — Rep. Michael H. Wray has been reappointed as a member of the North Carolina Economic Development Board. The appointment was announced today by House Speaker Joe Hackney.
Potential cuts to schools in House budget
Here is a document sent to Home in Henderson by Vance County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Norman Shearin outlining the effects of potential cuts on Vance County Schools of the cuts that have been proposed by the North Carolina House: Click image to view full-size document
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
In the past year, as the global economic crisis that has gripped the world finally reached North Carolina, tax collections in our state slowed significantly.
HPD makes arrest after serving search warrant
Henderson Police Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant on the residence of 304 Harriett Street Henderson NC 27536.
City to apply for CDBG stimulus funds
The Henderson City Council approved a Community Development Block Grant – R (CDBG-R) application for up to fourteen city houses in need of work.
Butterfield wants DTV antenna assistance
Washington, D.C. —- With an estimated 2.8 million people still completely unprepared for the digital television conversion and many more not fully prepared, Congressman G. K. Butterfield wants unused converter box coupon funds to be made available for antennas.
Tax-free weekend August 7-9
Mark your calender: the 2009 tax-free weekend will be held on August 7 – 9.
Council agrees to voting district consolidation
The Henderson City Council voted on Monday night to go ahead with a plan developed by the Vance County Board of Elections to consolidate four voting districts into two.