U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) and the Subcommittee on Oversight of the House Ways and Means Committee will hold a hearing on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. to examine the use of federal funds for the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
Category: News
City hires new HR manager
Here is a press release from City Manager Ray Griffin announcing the hiring of Cathy M. Brown as Henderson’s new Human Resources Manager:
HPD makes arrest in laundromat robbery
On March 10, 2009, a common law robbery occurred at the Washhouse Laundromat located at 604 E. Andrews Avenue in Henderson.
County holds called meeting on school construction
According to a memorandum dated March 12, 2009, the Vance County Board of Commissioners was scheduled to hold a special meeting yesterday, March 16, 2009, regarding the construction of a new 773 student elementary school in Vance County.
Perdue to release proposed budget
Gov. Bev Perdue will release her proposed budged for fiscal years 2009-2011 today at 11:30 a.m. Click here to read the budget or to view a live video stream of the press conference.
Vance Board of Ed. meeting cancelled
The Vance County Board of Education’s Curriculum Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2009, has been canceled.
St. Patrick’s Day open line
To our Irish friends: Éire go bráth! For those of you who have never seen New York City on St. Paddy’s Day, you really should. It’s a trip.
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
Last night, the North Carolina Senate was scheduled to vote on SB 287- legislation addressing substantial cost changes in the State Health Plan.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Governor Beverly E. Perdue delivered her historic first “State of the State” address this week to a joint session of the General Assembly, and I was honored to be among those in the audience.
Vance County education committee meets today
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Education Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, March 16, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
HPD makes marijuana bust
Henderson Police Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit conducted a search warrant at the address of 418 Carolina Avenue in Henderson.
Board of Ed. community relations committee to meet
The Vance County Board of Education’s Community Relations Committee will meet today, Monday, March 16, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in the Administrative Services Center’s Superintendent’s Conference Room at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
Golden LEAF community forum March 23
The public is invited to attend a community forum hosted by the Golden LEAF Foundation and Vance County on Monday, March 23, 2009 at 6:00 p.m at the Civic Center located in Building 9 on the main campus of Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) in Henderson.
Five County Mental Health Authority newsletter
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Police seize cocaine, handgun
On March 10, 2009 members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics unit conducted an investigation in the area of Hamilton Street after receiving complaints of drug activity.
HPD makes arrest in embezzlement case
On March 5, 2009, a report was filed with Police concerning an embezzlement case from Bowers and Burrows Inc.
Council douses new Xmas lights, for now
During Monday evening’s meeting of the Henderson City Council, member Mike Inscoe exercised the privilege of drawing a vote on new downtown Christmas lights from the consent agenda.
City passes resolution defining roles
During the Henderson City Council retreat held on Friday, March 6 – Saturday March 7, 2009 at Vance-Granville Community College, Faciliatator Becky Veazey conducted a session on roles, responsibilities, and expectations.