**Updated** Editor’s Note: Home in Henderson learned last night that Henderson Mayor Clem Seifert will not be seeking re-election. We also learned this morning that Henderson City Council member Lonnie Davis filed on Wednesday for his Ward 4 seat. The Vance County Board of Elections reported three filings yesterday: two for Middleburg and one for Kittrell.
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Presentation of Corbitt historical plaque Saturday
The Corbitt Preservation Association will be holding a ceremony for the presentation of a historical plaque that will be placed on US 158 on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at McGregor Hall in Henderson.
City Council members visit State Assembly
Henderson City Council member Bobby Gupton, Lynn Harper, and Elissa Yount in the office of Rep. James Crawford Henderson City Council members Bobby Gupton, Lynn Harper, and Elissa Yount, accompanied by City Manager Jerry Moss, visited with legislators yesterday in Raleigh.
City & County reps to meet in non-public forum
Home in Henderson has learned that a meeting will take place between Henderson City and Vance County officials today.
Election Watch 2007
** Updated ** Home in Henderson learned this morning that George Daye filed for the Ward 4 at-large seat at the close of business yesterday. He will challenge Ranger Wilkerson for that position.
Harper leads City Council members to Raleigh
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article stated that Henderson City Council member Lynn Harper had characterized Council concerns as “unanimous”. The Council did, in fact, vote to unanimously support SB 1507 so as not to cut the Certificate of Occupancy ordinance process off. Home in Henderson apologizes for the error and has amended the text. Members of the Henderson City Council will visit members of the NC Assembly in Raleigh today as part of an effort to express …
Upcoming City Council committee meetings
The following meetings will occur on Thursday, July 19, 2007 in the conference room at City Hall: Journal Committee at 8:30 a.m. Public Works Committee at 9:00 a.m. Finance and Intergovernmental Relations at 9:30 a.m.
Bill to ease passport backlog
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge voted Monday night for legislation that will reduce the backlog of passport applications that has made it difficult for North Carolinians to receive passports.
Land Planning discusses Land Use Plan committee
During yesterday’s meeting of the Henderson City Council’s Land Planning and Development Committee, members Lonnie Davis and chair Bobby Gupton discussed the composition of the Land Use Plan Steering Committee.
Etheridge to negotiate Homeland Security bill
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives today appointed U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) to a committee to negotiate a major homeland security bill.
Fire at Americas Best Value Inn
A fire occurred today at Americas Best Value Inn at 200 Parham Road in Henderson at approximately 3:30 p.m.
To the editor: City grants received since Jan. 1, 2006
I would like to publish the following information on Home in Henderson to inform your readers of the grants received and applied for since January 1, 2006 by the Henderson City Staff.
Election Watch 2007
As of 4:35 p.m. today, the Vance County Board of Elections reported three filings for public office.
Ag. Committee to vote on new farm bill
The U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee will meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to vote on a new five-year Farm Bill.
Election Watch 2007
As of 4:40 p.m. today, the Vance County Board of Elections reported that Sara Coffey filed for the Ward 1 at-large Henderson City Council seat.
Yount files for third term on Council
Henderson City Council member Elissa Yount informed Home in Henderson that she filed before noon today to retain her Ward 3 at-large seat.
Land Planning & Development to meet
The Land Planning and Development Committee, chaired by Henderson City Council member Bobby Gupton, will meet tomorrow, July 17, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the City Hall conference room. No agenda was provided for tomorrow’s meeting.
Board of Ed. to have special called meeting
The Vance County Board of Education will meet on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 12:15 p.m. in a special called meeting.
Etheridge votes to make college more affordable
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted Wednesday for legislation that will make college more affordable for N.C. students.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Budget negotiators continue to make progress on the state’s spending plan for this fiscal year, having agreed on pay increases of 5 percent for educators and 4 percent for other state employees.