On Sunday, February 25, at approximately 8:10 p.m., the Henderson Police Department responded to a suspicious fire at the 300 block of Boddie Street, Beacon Light Apartments, Building 9, Henderson, North Carolina, 27536.
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A night of public hearings
The Henderson City Council has seven public hearings set for tonight’s regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. in its chambers at City Hall.
Children’s author delights with Furry Tails
Children’s author Tristan Perry reads Furry Tails New children’s author Tristan Perry brought furry tails, and tales, to the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library Tuesday, February 20, to the delight of Vance County children and adults.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
On Monday night, Governor Mike Easley delivered his fourth, and likely his final, State of the State address at the General Assembly, which was broadcast live across the state.
Budget statement from SBE Chair and State Super.
Response to Gov. Easley¹s 2007-09 Budget We appreciate Gov. Easley¹s continued strong leadership and support for public education for North Carolinians.
Etheridge Statement on Bush Visit to NC
U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today called for increased funding for biofuels initiatives as President Bush visits North Carolina’s Second Congressional District to speak about reducing the country’s dependence on foreign oil.
Relay for Life swim-a-thon
The Vance County Relay for Life will be sponsoring a swim-a-thon at the Aycock Recreation Complex on Saturday, February 24, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
W. Henderson Community Watch expresses concerns
Among approximately 50 attendees at the West Henderson Community Watch meeting held last night at the West End Baptist Church were Council members Bobby Gupton and Lynn Harper, Lt. Irvin Robinson of the Henderson Police Department, Diane Barbario, Chair of the Clean Up Henderson Committee, and Pastor Frank Sossamon, Chair of the Henderson-Vance CrimeStoppers Committee.
Council considers ethics policy
At the February 12 meeting of the Henderson City Council, member Elissa Yount, Chair of the Journal Committee, gave the other Council members a copy of the ethics policy to consider.
Public hearing on curbside trash collection Feb. 26
During the February 12 meeting of the Henderson City Council, members voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on February 26 regarding the matter of curbside garbage collection.
Principals honored; middle schools recognized
Eight principals were recently selected to represent their regions as regional Wachovia Principals of the Year and will now compete for the title of 2007 Wachovia Principal of the Year.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance bus tour
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Dale calls for change in City Council
During the Public Comments portion of last Monday evening’s Henderson City Council meeting, the Reverend C.J. Dale told members that the Youth Protection Ordinance is “like the city is trying to incarcerate the city as a whole”.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Work at the General Assembly picked up substantially this week following Speaker Hackney’s announcement on Monday night of the 44 House committees and subcommittees, which will meet during the 2007-08 session.
Wray to chair subcommittee on community colleges
Speaker of the House Joe Hackney and Representative Michael Wray Wray will also serve on Agriculture, Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural and Economic Resources, Transportation and Wildlife Resources Committees during the 2007-08 session Raleigh —- On Monday night, NC House Speaker Joe Hackney announced the House committees, which will meet during the 2007-08 session of the General Assembly. Rep. Michael H. Wray, D-Northampton, was appointed as the chairman of the House Education Subcommittee on Community Colleges.
Eight teachers honored
Eight teachers were recently selected to represent their regions as regional Teachers of the Year and will now compete for the title of 2007-08 North Carolina Teacher of the Year.
Resident protests city vehicle ordinance
Henderson resident Lowell West told the Henderson City Council on Monday night that “someone” decided that his car is junk because it has a dent in the door during the public comment portion of the Council’s regular meeting.
Etheridge statement on Iraq troop escalation
U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) was scheduled to deliver the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday during debate on House Concurrent Resolution 63, declaring support for U.S. troops and opposing the President’s plan to send 20,000 more troops to Iraq.
Awards for attendance, Shining Moments
Two awards were presented at the Vance County Board of Education meeting Monday evening.
Council resolves to sell Armory and old library
In two separate resolutions, the Henderson City Council passed resolutions to sell the old H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library on Rose Avenue and the Henderson-Vance Armory.