National Summit on States’ Issues will include energy and transportation among key topics at annual gathering Raleigh — Rep. Michael H. Wray will be among the thousands of legislators who will gather in New Orleans this summer for the National Conference of State Legislatures’ annual Legislative Summit.
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Etheridge votes for domestic drilling
Washington, D.C. -— As North Carolina’s average gas price remains just over four dollars per gallon, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today voted for legislation to promote responsible domestic production of oil and natural gas.
City HR Committee to meet
A Henderson City Council Human Resources Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. and will be held at the Operations Center.
Drug arrest after HPD investigation
Chief K. L. Sidwell reported yesterday that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant at the address of 115 North College Street, Apartment A, in Henderson.
House votes on override of medicare bill
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted today to override the President’s veto of H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Budget negotiators reached a final deal on our spending plan late last week and this week the General Assembly gave it final approval.
County assembles EMS advisory committee
During the Committee Reports period of the meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners on July 7, 2008, County Manager Jerry Ayscue reported that the county’s Public Safety Committee discussed the appointment of an EMS advisory committee.
June 2008 county reports
Below are links to Vance County department reports for tax collection, fire/ambulance, and emergency 911.
House votes on Homes for Heroes Act
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today joined a majority of the House of Representatives in voting for H.R. 3329, The Homes for Heroes Act.
Special Henderson City Coucil meeting Monday
Henderson Mayor James D. “Pete” O’Geary has called a special meeting of the Henderson City Council as noted to hold a public hearing on a rezoning request by E & B Partnership to rezone property located at 942 West Andrews Avenue, 3.275 +/- acres from B2 to B4 (Vance County Tax Map 0097, Block 03, Lot 011). The meeting will be held on July 14. 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in chambers at city hall on Beckford Drive. The regular meeting …
Butterfield to Easley: Make vets North Carolinians
Washington, D.C. —- Congressman G. K. Butterfield has asked North Carolina Gov. Michael Easley to consider allowing all veterans to become honorary North Carolinians for the purpose of a college education.
July State Board of Ed. highlights
The State Board of Education met last week via conference call and took a number of actions including approving changes to North Carolina’s NCLB Consolidated State Application Accountability Workbook and adopting the new Teacher Evaluation Instrument. Complete Board highlights are available online by clicking on the appropriate link.
HSR update for July 2008
by David B. Foster, PE, SEHSR Tier II EIS Project Manager Rail Environmental Program Manager, NCDOT Rail Division Overall Project Information and Updates I want to encourage you to continue to follow the project through our web site.
House Ag. Committee to examine energy bills
Etheridge Energy Market Bill Among Proposals Examined This week the House Agriculture Committee will hold three hearings to examine various legislative proposals that aim to prevent manipulation and excessive speculation in energy markets.
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
I hope that you and your family had a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday.
County approves annual work plan
The Vance County Board of Commissioners approved its Annual Work Plan during its regular meeting on Monday, July 7, 2008.
Animal control advisory committee formed
At the regular monthly meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners, a newly formed Animal Control Advisory Committee has met twice since its inception.
County commission declines budget schedule
The Vance County Board of Commissioners declined the setting of a budget schedule during their regular monthly meeting yesterday.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Budget negotiators continued their work this week and moved closer to a final deal.