From left to right: Kareem Fitts, Martin Neal, Julius Mitchell, and Public Works Director Linda Leyen On Friday, August 24, 2007, garbage truck 328 manned by Julius Mitchell, Martin Neal, and Kareem Fitts went to pick up garbage at Lincoln Heights apartments.
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FAIR Committee to meet Wednesday
A Finance and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Committee meeting has been set for Wednesday, August 29 at 8:30 a.m. and will be held in the City Hall Conference Room.
Public hearing on amortization ordinance tonight
Here is the agenda for tonight’s Henderson City Council meeting:
Joint City-County meeting tomorrow
A joint City-County Committee meeting will be held in the Henderson Police Department’s Conference Room on August 28, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
As our state and nation grow, the amount of energy we consume grows with it.
BGC Day for Kids September 15
BGC Day for Kids is all about the importance of meaningful time and relationships between caring adults and young people.
State wide burning ban in effect
In a press release forwarded to Home in Henderson by Fire Chief Danny Wilkerson, it was announced yesterday that the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources (NCDFR) is initiating a state wide burning ban and canceling all burning permits.
Public Works to try Chestnut St. signal removal
In a press release dated August 22, 2007, the City of Henderson’s Public Works Department Director Linda Leyen announced that her department is contemplating the removal of traffic signals on Chestnut Street.
City approves GED career development plan
At its regular meeting on August 13, 2007, the Henderson City Council unanimously approved a GED Career Development Plan for City of Henderson employees.
Beginning of year VCS principal slate
Here are the principals of Vance County Schools’ fifteen campuses as confirmed during the last Vance County Board of Education meeting:
VCS schools making the grade
Assistant Superintendent William Bowers announced during Vance County Schools’ opening convocation yesterday that several of the system’s schools met or exceeded federal and state requirements.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
With the General Assembly in recess, I have focused for the past few weeks on working in my district.
Land Planning meets tomorrow
A Land Planning Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in City Hall.
Airport Authority asks City for full funding
Jimmy Brummitt of the Airport Authority addressed the Henderson City Council on Monday evening to speak about the City’s contribution to that organization.
City Council urged to support cable access channel
Doc Bailey and the Reverend John Stewart pitched the reintroduction of a Henderson public access channel at Monday evening’s Henderson City Council meeting.
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
On August 2, 2007, the 2007 session of the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned.
NC ACT scores released
North Carolina students increased their performance on the ACT college admissions exam in 2007, scoring just two-tenths of a point lower than the national average, according to results released by the ACT today.
City hires full-time attorney
Mr. Billy Strickland II has joined the city as Henderson’s full time staff attorney.
Min. Housing passes, CO tabled
In an 8-0 vote, the Henderson City Council passed the amendments to the Minimum Housing Code.