Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted on Friday for legislation to protect homeowners, farmers, small businesses, retirement savings plans, and community bankers from the looming financial crisis.
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County to consider “adult establishment” resolution
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet today, Monday, October 6, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Young Street.
Board of Ed. Personnel Committee to meet
The Vance County Board of Education’s Personnel Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at the Administrative Services Center on Graham Avenue. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The economy of our state and nation continues to be of vital concern and this past week has been a tumultuous one for both.
Crime Stoppers October crimes of the month
Assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury On September 28, 2008, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Henderson Police Department officers were dispatched to 1436 Perry Avenue in reference to someone shot.
Fire station 100th anniversary
Fire Station #2 on Garnett Street in downtown Henderson The 100 Year Anniversary of Henderson Fire Station No. 2 and the Henderson-Vance Fire Department Fire Prevention Open House will be observed together on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 205 Garnett Street from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Clean Up Henderson honors HPD officers
Here is the agenda for the Clean Up Henderson meeting to be held this morning at 8:00 a.m. in the City of Henderson Operations Center on Beckford Drive:
Wednesday’s open line
According to yesterday’s Daily Dispatch, attorney John Zollicoffer is not only back after a short retirement from city service, but he’s also bringing recently acquired legal partners Caroline Burnette, Mike Satterwhite, and Jerry Stainback with him. Henderson City Council member Mary Emma Evans was noted in the article as being ready for “criticism”. We can only assume she meant on Home in Henderson. Was Zollicoffer a good choice or a symptom of a reactionary council? Let us know your thoughts …
Shooting on Perry Avenue
On September 28, 2008, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Henderson Police Department officers were dispatched to 1436 Perry Avenue in reference to someone shot.
SBE to hear textbook publisher appeal
At 11:00 a.m. today, a panel of State Board of Education members will hear and consider the reconsideration request of publisher Human Kinetics Inc. regarding materials that were not recommended for approval by the Textbook Commission.
Candidates’ forum October 19
Editor’s Note: It came to light yesterday that two candidates were left out of our race tally as we formulated the 2008 Candidates’ Forum. Barbara Howe, a Libertarian, is opposing Rep. Jim Crawford for the NC House of Representatives District 32 seat, and another Libertarian, Kira Howe, is opposing Sen. Doug Berger for the NC Senate District 7 seat along with Republican Chuck Stires. Also left out was Randolph Baskerville who is running unopposed for the District Court Judge 9B …
Small farms bill sent to president
Washington, D.C. —- The U.S. House of Representatives passed by unanimous consent yesterday a bill by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) that will suspend a provision in the 2008 Farm Bill that would have put thousands of small farms at risk.
State Board of Ed. begins meeting tomorrow
The State Board of Education will meet this week, September 30 – October 2, in the 7th Floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
City council to meet tonight at 6:00 p.m.
The Daily Dispatch reported on Friday, September 26, 2008 that the Henderson City Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. tonight to consider legal representation in the wake of the resignation of former City Attorney Billy Strickland.
Big sweep cleanup at Kerr Lake
The clean-up event is planned for Saturday, October 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Kerr Lake near Henderson.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Substance abuse has touched everyone’s life in one way or another and in the legislature we have tried to find ways to improve treatment for people who cannot afford private recovery services.
County Planning/Environmental Com. to meet
** Corrected ** The Vance County Board of Commisisoners’ Planning/Environmental Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
HiH seeks questions for Oct. 19 forum
Once again, Home in Henderson is soliciting questions for the 2008 Candidates’ Forum to be held on October 19, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Young Street in Henderson.
House approves Etheridge farm bill
Washington, D.C. -— The U.S. House of Representatives today approved by voice vote a bill by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) that would suspend a provision in the 2008 Farm Bill that would put thousands of small farms at risk.
Easley urges car seat safety
Raleigh — Gov. Mike Easley urged motorists this week to remain diligent about properly securing their children in child passenger safety devices, including age- and size-appropriate car seats and booster seats.