Don’t forget the meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Young Street.
Category: News
Rep. Etheridge statement on Jesse Helms
“Senator Helms dedicated his life to serving the people of North Carolina. Whether people agreed or disagreed with him, Senator Helms would always let his constituents know where he stood on the important issues of the day. My condolences go out to his family, his wife, his children and his grandchildren,” said U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington).
Crime Stoppers crimes of the month
Homicide Case The Vance County Sheriff’s Office needs your help with a homicide case that occurred on June 7, 2008 around 11:30 p.m.
Fatal stabbing on E. Andrews Avenue
On July 4, 2008 at 12:28 a.m., officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to a call to 329 E. Andrews Avenue concerning a report of someone being stabbed.
Trespassing, larceny, controlled substances
Arrests – Mark Lamont Brown, of 400 N. Oliver Drive, was arrested for driving while impaired and driving while license revoked. He was confined in the Vance County Jail under a $500 secured bond.
To the editor: City silent on Embassy grant questions
On July Fourth it is important that we remember our rights as well as our responsibilities as citizens in a democracy.
Shahita White charged with DUI
WRAL is reporting this afternoon that Shahita White, daughter of Vance County Sheriff Peter White, was charged with driving under the influence in connection with a traffic stop that occurred this year during the Easter holiday weekend.
Maps, rules, and schedules of sanitation changes
This document contains a summary of changes to residential and commercial garbage pickup, route maps organized by day of the week, truck routes by street, and a 2008 holiday schedule.
Mini-motorcycles nicked
Arrests – Bernice Shearin, of 765 A. N. Garnett Street, was arrested for larceny. She was released on a $500 unsecured bond.
Independence Day celebration at Kerr Lake
On Saturday, July 5th the annual Independence Day celebration will be held at Kerr Lake
Virtual public school celebrates 1st anniversary
North Carolina’s online virtual public school has just completed its first full year of operation with plenty to celebrate.
House votes on gas relief legislation
Raleigh -— With the average gas price in North Carolina hovering just under four dollars per gallon, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted on June 26 for a package of bills that would seek to make America more energy independent and provide relief for families suffering from high gas prices.
State Board of Ed. will hold conference call meeting
The State Board of Education will hold its July meeting via conference call on Tuesday, July 1, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Budget talks gained momentum this week as negotiators met during the weekend and for several hours each day to work toward a compromise.
County adopts budget in special session
Commissioners express desire to talk to city over 911 funding The Vance County Board of Commissioners met at 5:00 p.m. on June 26, 2008 to approve the budget for fiscal 2008-2009.
House Budget Com. votes for tax relief
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), a member of the House Budget Committee, voted today for legislation that provides $50 billion in middle-class tax relief for 25 million families.
HPD makes arrests for DUI
Arrests – Robert B. Daniel, of 3546 Country Lane, Oxford, was arrested for larceny of a pair of mens short pants from Belks Departments Store. The pants were valued at $48. He was released under a $300 secured bond.
Etheridge introduces resolution to help rural water
Washington, D.C. — The country’s largest community-based water organization – the National Rural Water Association, NRWA, is happy to report good news for the rural water systems of America.