The State Board of Education has convened the Blue Ribbon Charter School Commission to take a comprehensive look at North Carolina’s charter school program.
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Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Budget negotiations continued this week with the House and Senate working to find common ground.
Proposed City 07-08 budget
Here is the City of Henderson’s proposed 2007-2008 budget that was debated in a public hearing on Monday night.
IDEU busts two for cocaine
Henderson Police Chief K.L. Sidwell and Vance County Sheriff Peter White reported in a press release today that members of the Interagency Drug Enforcement Unit executed two separate search warrants.
Relay for Life begins tomorrow
by Cindy Robinson, Relay for Life Chairperson Kennametal Relay for Life Team Captain Relay For Life starts at 3:00 p.m. at the Southern Vance High School Athletic field.
Etheridge calls for school security improvements
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only N.C. member of the Homeland Security Committee, today called for Congress and the administration to adopt a series of measures to improve the safety of the nation’s schools.
Three arrested on drug, firearm violations
On June 11, 2007, members of the Criminal Investigations Division of the Henderson Police Department arrested the following individuals:
State Board of Ed. goes to Washington
Reauthorization of “No Child Left Behind” focus of trip State Board of Education members and key leaders from the NC Department of Public Instruction will take a bus ride to Washington, D.C. today to meet with members of the state’s Congressional delegation and top U.S. Department of Education staff.
Purdue announces NC virtual summer school
Raleigh — While many students are out of school, the NC Virtual Public School is open for summer session.
Vance Boys and Girls Club holds open house
Boys and Girls Club members give step revue at yesterday’s Open House The Vance Unit of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina held an Open House at L.B. Yancey Elementary School yesterday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday’s open line
The Franklin Times is reporting that the Kerr-Tar Hub is erecting a shell building in Franklin County across from the airport. You can read about it here. Note: The Franklin Times Web site is registration-required. Vance County’s adventure in shell buildings was problematic. Will this one fare better? Let your thoughts be known on today’s open line.
Boys and Girls Clubs to hold open house
The Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina, Vance County Unit will hold an Open House at L.B. Yancey Elementary School on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Agenda for Henderson City Council
The Henderson City Council will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. in its chambers at City Hall.
Berger: HiH inaccurate on SB 1507
In an email received by Home in Henderson on June 7, Senator Doug Berger informed the editor that both the content of Senate Bill 1507 and its impact had not been accurately reported.
HPD announces three promotions
The Henderson Police Department is pleased to announce three promotions, effective June 8, 2007.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The pace of work in the House of Representatives increased this week as our committees consider measures sent to us by the Senate.
Etheridge applauds stem cell research passage
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted today for legislation to expand federally funded stem cell research.
Letter from Moss to Mayor and City Council
On Thursday, June 7, 2007, City Manager Jerry Moss forwarded a copy of a confidential letter authored by him to Henderson Mayor Clem Seifert and the Henderson City Council.
City tables certificate of occupancy
Henderson City Council met for a special Public Hearing yesterday at 7:00 p.m. at the City Municipal Building.
City Council to meet in special session
The Henderson City Council will meet in special session tonight at 7:00 p.m. in their chambers at City Hall.