The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Human Resources Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room of the County Administration Building on Young Street. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
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City council meeting calendar
Here is the Henderson City Council’s meeting calendar for November 2008 through December of 2009.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Small businesses are at the core of our nation’s economy and my fellow lawmakers and I know that the health and strength of these businesses is also critical to the well-being of our state.
Downtown Development Commission to meet
The Downtown Development Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce on Garnett Street. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
Etheridge asks for more inaugural viewing options
Washington, D.C. -— After receiving almost 1,000 requests since Election Day for tickets to the Presidential Inauguration Swearing-In Ceremony, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) asked the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies yesterday to provide additional opportunities for North Carolinians to participate in the ceremonies in Washington, D.C.
HPD arrests alleged counterfeiters
On November 12, 2008, the Highway Traffic Safety Unit (HTSU) of the Henderson Police Department stopped a vehicle traveling south on Interstate 85 for a traffic violation.
Breaking & entering arrest
On November 5, 2008 officers of the Henderson Police Department Patrol Division responded to a burglar alarn call at Lowes Hardware located at 166 Dabney Road.
Second round of dropout prevention grants awarded
Forty-two groups in 30 counties across North Carolina have received $5.2 million in grants to help reduce the number of high school dropouts.
E.M. Rollins recognizes veterans
In a ceremony held on November 10, 2008, students and staff of E.M. Rollins Elementary School recognized local veterans.
E-learning commission to meet
The E-Learning Commission chaired by Lt. Governor Bev Perdue will meet on Wednesday, November 12, from 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m., in the 7th Floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
Taking care of our heroes
Veterans’ services available in our area by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority This Veterans’ Day, we can do more than fly the flag and express our deep appreciation for sacrifices made during wartime.
Guest column: Veteran’s Day
by Rep. Bob Etheridge As we observe another Veterans Day and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country, let us renew our commitment to keep these men and women in mind every day of the year.
City to amend Zene Street project agreement
Tonight’s meeting of the Henderson City Council will be held at 134 Rose Avenue at 7:00 p.m.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Next week, our nation will celebrate Veterans Day and I know that like me you are grateful for the service of these men and women.
Safe Kids car seat check Thursday at Wal-Mart
The Henderson-Vance Safe Kids Coalition will be sponsoring a free child passenger safety car seat clinic.
Standards rise while reading scores fall
North Carolina public schools felt the full effects of new, increased standards for reading in 2008 as fewer students earned passing scores on the state’s end-of-grade tests in reading and fewer schools and districts demonstrated performance at the highest levels under the state’s school accountability program, the ABCs of Public Education.
Vance county board actions for November
The Vance County Board of Commissioners took the following actions during their regular November meeting:
Creasman named principal of the year
Vance County Schools is pleased to announce that Brian Creasman, principal of Northern Vance High School, has been selected as the 2008-2009 Principal of the Year for Vance County Schools.
MPMC Guild Gift Gallery wins county award
The Volunteers of the Maria Parham Medical Center Guild Gift Gallery won November’s Community Hero Award from the Vance County Board of Commissioners on Monday evening.
City Legislative Committee to meet
A Legislative Committee meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 6, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. in the large conference room at City Hall. No agenda was provided for the meeting.