Washington, D.C. — Congressman G.K. Butterfield, Co-Chair of the Congressional DTV Coalition and a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, will convene a special session on “Navigating the Digital Era: What African Americans Need to Know About the New Digital Age.”
Category: News
Wray lauds education changes
Raleigh — With schools across North Carolina recently reopening, our students and teachers are back in the classrooms and working hard.
Vance commissioners vote to buy land for schools
The Vance County Board of Commissioners met in special session yesterday at 5:30 p.m. in their chambers at the County Administration Building.
Citizen complaints lead to drug bust
Henderson Chief of Police K.L. Sidwell reported that members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant on September 18, 2007 at 1010 Standish Street.
Man shot and killed on E. Andrews Ave.
** Updated ** On September 19, 2007, at approximately 6:55 p.m., the Henderson Police Department responded to 1419 E. Andrews Avenue concerning a report of someone shot.
Land Planning meeting scheduled for Friday
** Updated ** There will be a meeting of the Henderson City Council’s Land Planning and Development Committee on Friday, September 21, at 11:00 a.m.
Etheridge votes to expand home ownership
Also responds to subprime lending crisis Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge voted Tuesday for legislation that would help make safe and affordable mortgages available to more Americans, providing an alternative to risky subprime loans.
Upcoming city meetings
There is a Henderson City Council Land Planning and Development Committee Meeting on Friday, September 21 at 11:00 a.m.
Wray appointed to Gov’s Crime Commission
Raleigh — Rep. Michael H. Wray has been appointed by House Speaker Joe Hackney to serve on the Governor’s Crime Commission.
Mixed views expressed at CO forum
A forum was held at Shiloh Baptist Church last night on Henderson’s proposed Permit to Rent a Dwelling in the City of Henderson Ordinance, commonly referred to as the Certificate of Occupancy (CO) ordinance.
City Manager refutes “smoke & mirrors” claim
Home in Henderson was contacted today by Henderson City Manager Jerry Moss with documents that refute a claim made in a comment post on today’s open line.
County Commission to meet in special session
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet in special session on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room.
Special blood drive due to shortage in supply
A special blood drive is being held by the Vance County American Red Cross because of a shortage in the blood supply.
Intergovernmental Committee meeting postponed
The meeting between the Henderson City Council’s Finance and Intergovernmental Committee (FAIR) and the Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Intergovernmental Relations Committee that was to take place at 4:00 p.m. has been postponed. No further information was made available.
Three arrested for firearms possession
On September 14, 2007, at 10:30 p.m., Officers T.W. Long and M. Overton were conducting a foot patrol in the area of Gate City Foods located at 601 W. Andrews Avenue.
HiH Video: Henderson Candidate’s Forum
Click here to see yesterday’s Henderson candidate’s forum. Due to some technical issues, a small portion of the debate was not recorded. These parts are noted in the video. Enjoy.
Local realtor encourages tenants to attend forum
Henderson City Council member and chair of the Community Development Committee Garry Daeke will hold a public forum on the proposed Ordinance Requiring a Permit to Rent Dwelling Units in the City of Henderson.
KLRWS now at voluntary conservation
At the last meeting of the Henderson City Council on September 10, 2007, Henderson Mayor Clem Seifert acknowledged the receipt of a letter from North Carolina Governor Mike Easley asking 93 counties for water restrictions.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
I returned to Raleigh this week along with many of my colleagues for a special session to reconsider an economic incentives bill that Governor Easley vetoed in August.