Here is the agenda for tonight’s meeting to be held in council chambers in city hall at 134 Rose Avenue:
Category: News
RBC Centura robbed at gunpoint
On December 5, 2008, at approximately 2:43 p.m., officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at RBC Centura Bank located at 1207 Dabney Drive.
Etheridge in Europe to study markets
Washington, D.C. —- U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) is in Europe this week to examine ways to regulate credit default swaps, an unregulated industry that may have contributed to the international financial crisis.
Friday’s open line
One of the highlights of this month’s State Board of Education meeting is a presentation by AT&T in support of the “Inside/Out” Choice Bus in dropout prevention efforts in North Carolina. The Choice Bus is a rolling classroom developed by the Mattie C. Stewart Foundation. The bus is a school bus that is half classroom and half replica of a jail cell. It will travel the state to help demonstrate to students the importance of staying in school and graduating. …
Crime Stoppers crimes of the month
Suspicious Structure Fire On October 31, 2008, at approximately 6:39 p.m. and on November 17, 2008, at approximately 8:13 p.m., the Henderson Police Department was dispatched to a structure fire at the Beacon Light Apartments on 318 Boddie Street.
Vance foreclosure & tax info. for November 2008
Here is a link to foreclosure and tax collection information from the Vance County Tax Office for the month of November.
County commission debates new ambulance purchase
During the Finance Officer’s report portion of the regular meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners on Monday night, members debated the proposed purchase of a new Type III 2009 ambulance.
Correction: Larry Wilkins not arrested
A correction from the Henderson Police Department: On November 28, 2008, at approximately 3:50 a.m. officers responded to a breaking and entering in progress at S&R Cycles located at 1365 N. Garnett Street.
State board of ed. meets this week
The State Board of Education will meet this week, December 3-4, 2008, in the 7th Floor Board Room (unless otherwise noted), Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, in Raleigh.
HPD has a busy Thanksgiving holiday
On November 28, 2008, at approximately 9:45 p.m. officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to a breaking and entering in progress at Skeet’s Restaurant located at 1048 S. William Street.
County responds to Von Williams grant request
During the report of the Vance County Board of Commissioners’ General Government Committee on Monday evening, County Manager Jerry Ayscue reported that the committee had determined that funding a private school was not a legal use of public money.
Board of ed. personnel committee meets today
The Vance County Board of Education’s Personnel Committee will meet today, December 2, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. in the Administrative Services Center at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
Redevelopment commission meets Wednesday
The Redevelopment Commission will meet on December 3, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in City Hall council chambers in City Hall on Rose Avenue. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
Clean Up Henderson committee meets Dec. 3
The Clean Up Henderson Committee will meet on December 3, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. at the Operations Center on Beckford Drive.
Monday’s open line
Don’t forget that the Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet today at 6:00 p.m. in its chambers in the County Administration Building on Young Street.
County HR committee meets today
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Human Resources Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, December 1, 2008, at 5:15 p.m. in the conference room of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
Salvation Army begins yearly kettle drive
The Salvation Army Kettle Drive begins November 28, 2008, and it ends on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2008 not including Sundays.
City seeks applicants for free sewer hook-up
Assistant City Manager Frank Frazier told the Henderson City Council on Monday night that he hopes The Daily Dispatch will provide coverage to get “a few more applicants” for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money for sewer hook-ups.
Board of ed. committee meeting rescheduled
The Vance County Board of Education Finance Committee meeting scheduled for November 26, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. has been rescheduled for Monday, December 8, 2008 at 6:15 p.m. in the superintendent’s conference room.
City rules for loose leaf collection
In an effort to keep the citizens of Henderson informed on leaf collection procedures, the Public Works Department is reminding everyone of the rules related to leaf collection.