(Left to right) NC Representative Michael Wray and Henderson Fire Chief Danny Wilkerson State Representative Michael Wray presented Henderson Fire Chief Danny Wilkerson and the Henderson City Council with a certificate recognizing Fire Station Two’s hundredth anniversary.
Category: News
Live Nativity next week
On Monday and Tuesday, December 22 and 23, Rebuilding Hope, Inc. will sponsor a free live nativity on the grounds of Raleigh Road Baptist Church in Henderson.
Mental health director resigns
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Mr. T. Allen Gardner, Jr., Area Board Chairperson for Five County Mental Health Authority (FCMHA), has announced the resignation of Foster Norman, Area Director, who will leave the organization effective December 31, 2008.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
Last week, I shared some information with you about some of the new criminal laws that go into place this month.
Etheridge appointed to House Ways & Means Com.
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) announced today that he was appointed late Wednesday night to serve on the exclusive House Committee on Ways and Means for the upcoming 111th Congress.
County committee to recommend water rules
by Cathy Ringley The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Planning & Environmental Committee met yesterday in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue to discuss a set of rules and regulations for the Vance County Water District developed by consultants Hobbs, Upchurch, & Associates.
Holiday sanitation pick-up schedule
This from the City of Henderson Public Words Director Linda Leyen: The following is a schedule of sanitation, recycling and leaf collection for the holidays.
County HR committee to meet Friday
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Human Resources Committee will be meeting on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. This is a continuation of a meeting held on Monday, December 8, 2008. The meeting will be held in closed session to further discuss a personnel matter.
Govenor sharpens the budget axe
Raleigh — Gov. Mike Easley today asked all state agencies to develop 3, 5 and 7 percent options to reduce state spending in an effort to deal with the slowdown in the national economy and its impact on North Carolina.
City to widen Beckford Drive
According to Henderson City Manager Ray Griffin, the widening of Beckford Drive has been on the city’s agenda since 2002.
HMS football coach Eric Watkins honored by city
The Henderson Middle School Rams football team Henderson Middle School football coach Eric Watkins was honored on Monday evening by the Henderson City Council.
County committee to discuss water matters
Please be advised that the Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Planning and Environmental Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. to discuss water matters. The meeting will be held in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue.
State cancels road maintenance contract with city
Henderson City Manager Ray Griffin announced at last night’s meeting of the Henderson City Council that the state of North Carolina will no longer contract Henderson to maintain state roads within the city limits.
NVHS Key Club seeks presents for their adopted kids
The Northern Vance High School Key Club has adopted over 100 children for the holidays through the Vance County Department of Social Services.
Tuesday’s open line
Last night Henderson City Council member Mike Rainey asked that Henderson Police Chief Keith Sidwell report on what an “optimum” number of police officers for his department is. What do you think it is? Let us know on today’s open line.
Food drive at local cinema
Marketplace Cinema and the Vance County Community Foundation are teaming up to feed our neighbors in Vance County.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Several new criminal laws approved last session went into place early last week.
County HR to meet on personnel matter today
The Vance County Board of Commissioner’s Human Resources Committee is scheduled to meet today, Monday, December 8 at 4:00 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office. This meeting will need to be held in closed session as it pertains to a personnel matter.
Vance board of ed. meeting agenda
Here is the agenda for tonight’s Vance County Board of Education meeting to begin tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the Administrative Services Center on Graham Avenue: