Henderson Mayor Clem Seifert has called a special meeting of the Henderson City Council for Monday, October 15, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall.
Category: News
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Community colleges are stepping stones, training schools, economic engines and a vital part of every community in this state.
WIZS’ John Rose dies this morning
Home in Henderson is sad to report that WIZS owner and on-air personality John Rose was found dead in his home early this morning. A statement regarding Mr. Rose’s death can be found here.
City Manager Jerry Moss resigns
Home in Henderson has just learned that Henderson City Manager Jerry Moss has resigned from his position effective October 30, 2007.
Public Schools web site receives national award
The Public Schools of North Carolina Web site was recently selected as a “2007 Best of the Web” award winner for the K-12 state Web sites category. A panel of national judges selected the Public Schools of North Carolina site based on its display of innovation, efficiency, economy and functionality. To read more, please go to the NCDPI Web site (above) and click on the appropriate link under “News.”
NCDPI Web highlights
*New Graduation Project Site Launched* A new Web site has been launched to publicize resources available for the North Carolina Graduation Project.
Chex Truck World raises $5,000 for H-V Crime Stoppers
The Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers recently received a check for $5,000 from Chex Truck World.
“New Direction” sweeps election
The “New Direction” slate of candidates will take control of the Henderson City Council in December.
Public hearing on changes to CO tonight
The Chair inquires as to whether any member knows of any conflict of interest or appearance of conflict with respect to matters before the Council.
Community Development meeting today
There will be a meeting of the Henderson City Council’s Community Development Committee today at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall. No agenda of the meeting was provided.
From the HPD: Mail scam
This from the desk of Lt. Irvin Robinson of the Henderson Police Department:
Six city candidates participate in impromptu forum
Link to video of the forum at the bottom of this article Six candidates in the Henderson municipal election participated in an impromptu candidates forum at the City Operations Center last night at 8:00 p.m.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Lawmakers worked hard throughout the session to pass laws that would benefit all of North Carolina.
B & E arrest
On September 20, 2007, a breaking and entering occurred at a residence located at 532 Water Street.
Yount writes on Henderson debt
Editor’s Note: The following is excerpted from an email sent by Henderson City Council member Elissa Yount to Reggie Ponder of The Daily Dispatch.
NCLB Blue Ribbon schools announced
Congratulations to North Carolina’s latest crop of No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School award recipients:
HPD makes B&E arrests
During the month of September 2007, a breaking and entering occurred at 1504 Maple Street, 1014 Elk Street, and 213 Gholson Avenue.
Thursday’s open line
** Corrected ** Well, the word is that Ward 2 At Large candidate Mike Inscoe will not be accepting Henderson City Council member Lynn Harper’s challenge to a debate tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the City Operations Center. As we understand it, however, Ms. Harper plans to be there at the appointed time and we will be there to pose questions to any candidate that cares to answer them.
(Some) candidates answer HiH reader questions
On September 7, 2007, Home in Henderson mailed questions to all nineteen candidates in Henderson’s 2007 municipal election.
To the citizens of Ward 2
An open letter by Robert G. (Bobby) Gupton Henderson City Council, Ward 2 Two years ago when I ran for the Henderson City Council, I promised to work hard and to be available to all citizens of our city. I have kept this promise and I intend to make you the same promise again.