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Henderson will get new Xmas lights
During the Henderson City Council meeting of March 9, 2009, the council agreed to table a vote on purchasing new Christmas lights for the downtown area until Downtown Development Commission Director Phil LaKernick spoke to members on the issue.
Council vote allows first floor residences in B-1
The Henderson City Council voted unanimously during its regular short session meeting on Monday evening to allow first floor residences in the B-1 zone.
Golden LEAF holds community forum
by Contributor Reports On Monday, March 23, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. the Golden LEAF Foundation held a public forum to discuss its Community Assistance Initiative.
HPD makes arrest in gunpoint robbery
On March 23, 2009, an armed robbery occurred on Spring Court.
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
It seems as though every week is a busy one here at the General Assembly, but I’m sure that’s true at your home as well.
Woman assaulted in argument
On March 17, 2009, Erica Davis stated she was at Springwood Apartments when an argument occurred between her and other females she did not know.
Armed robbery on Nicholas Street
On March 16, 2009, an attempted armed robbery occurred on Nicholas Street near Maple Street.
Women assaulted with rifle on E. Andrews Avenue
On March 12, 2009, Marie Bullock and Andrea Whitfield were at the residence at 913 E. Andrews Ave.
Council lowers yearly fee for “adult” businesses
The Henderson City Council voted during its regular short session meeting last night to lower the annual license fee for adult businesses from $1,500 to $800.
Vance teachers meet to discuss concerns
Click image to view meeting video highlights “It is our responsibility to make sure that whatever comes down from central office is for the benefit of our children,” Vance County Association of Educators (VCAE) Maxine Hardy told approximately 60 teachers and teacher’s assistants who gathered at the Ambassador Inn & Suites on Saturday morning.
Council reconsiders part of adult business ordinance
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Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Governor Perdue released her proposed budget for 2009-2011 this week and as expected made many deep cuts.
Weekend open line
At time of posting, I’m here at the Ambassador Inn & Suites in Henderson at the VCAE Breakfast. The turnout looks pretty good as Vance County educators meet, greet, and eat and prepare to discuss issues of great concern to both teachers and students.
VCAE to host forum on teachers’ budget concerns
The Vance County Association of Educators (VCAE), a local unit of the North Carolina Association of Educations (NCAE), will be hosting a forum to discuss teachers’ budget concerns at the Ambassador Inn in Henderson on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.
Etheridge votes to reclaim AIG bonuses
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only N.C. member of the House Ways and Means Committee, today voted to pass legislation to recover federal funds used for bonuses of top executives at financial firms receiving federal aid.