** Headline Corrected ** Henderson City Council member and chair of the Community Development Committee Garry Daeke is holding a public forum on the proposed Ordinance Requiring a Permit to Rent Dwelling Units in the City of Henderson.
Category: News
Butterfield’s comments on Bush’s Iraq plans
“I’m very dissatisfied with President Bush’s intention to stay the course in Iraq.
Etheridge statement on Patraeus testimony
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) released the following statement on September 10 regarding General Petraeus’ testimony to Congress about the war in Iraq.
September 15 “Day for Kids”
** Updated ** The Boys & Girls Club of North Central North Carolina will be sponsoring a “Day for Kids” on September 15, 2007 at in the Exhibit Hall at the Vance County State Fair.
Judicial District 9 annual report
On September 4, 2007, Royster Washington of the state Department of Corrections Division of Community Corrections presented an annual report to the Vance County Board of Commissioners during their regular monthly meeting.
Public Works Committee to meet Thursday
There will a meeting of the Henderson City Council’s Public Works Committee on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall.
Board of Ed. recognizes OCS participants
Awards being distributed at Monday’s Vance County Board of Education meeting During the fast paced Vance County Board of Education meeting Monday evening at the Administrative Services Center, Occupational Course of Study presentations were made.
HiH Video: First 90 minutes of Henderson City Council
Click here to see the first ninety minutes of last night’s Henderson City Council meeting. Remember, you need Real Player to play the video, and the download is free. We hope to bring you the whole meeting on video as soon as we’ve gone through some equipment upgrades. We also hope those upgrades will increase image quality. Hint: Keep the picture small.
CO will go to second reading
Although the Certificate of Occupancy (CO) ordinance was not scheduled for debate until the report of the Community Development Committee, debate began in earnest during the public comments portion of the Henderson City Council’s regular meeting last night.
Standards & Values passed; tax report
During the Vance County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on September 2, the Proposed Schedule of Standards & Values for the 2008 Property Revaluation was passed unanimously without debate or public comment.
“Candidates for a New Direction” hold kickoff event
Former Henderson Mayor Chick Young, the Master of Ceremonies for the “Candidates for a New Direction” Kickoff On September 8, 2007, the “Candidates for a New Direction” held a kickoff event at the Ambassador Inn in Henderson.
Etheridge applauds passage of College Aid bill
Washington, D.C. —- U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today voted to pass the final version of legislation that will make college more affordable for N.C. students.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
This session one of our main goals was to reform election laws to make the elections process more accessible, transparent, and effective.
“Candidates for a New Direction” rally Sept. 8
According to a source close to the election, this flyer was distributed at at least one local church.
From the HPD: Tips to snip copper thievery
Over the past month there have been several thefts in the Henderson area involving the taking and removing of copper wiring, piping and other metals (such as steel).
HPD apprehends three for armed robbery
On August 14, 2007, Claude Neal, an independent shoe salesman, was robbed while in the 200 block of Ransom Street.
ABC report expected at 9:00 a.m. today
This is the second year results have been reported using the new growth formulas.
White, Townes report to Vance board on jail fixes
**Updated** Vance County Sheriff Peter White and Jail Administrator Duane Townes reported to the Vance County Board of Commissions last night on a plan of corrective action developed to answer a failed inspection by the state.
Land Planning Committee to meet next week
**Corrected** On September 10, 2007 a Land Planning Committee meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m.