Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), a member of the House Budget Committee, voted today for a joint funding resolution that seeks to clean up the federal budget mess in a bipartisan and bicameral fashion.
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Vance dropout rate increases along with state
In 2004-05, Vance County Schools’ dropout rate was 7.52 percent. During the last school year, it was 8.26 percent.
Butterfield appointed to energy post
Washington, D.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield has been named vice chairman of a key House subcommittee.
Youth protection forum brings out mostly negative
Children at Youth Protection Ordinance Forum The proposed Youth Protection Ordinance for Minors drew a little praise and a lot of criticism at a public forum yesterday evening.
State Board of Ed. to meet
The State Board of Education will hold its February meeting next Wednesday and Thursday, January 31 through February 1, in the 7th Floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
Butterfield bill would honor George Henry White
Washington, D.C. — On the anniversary of former U.S. Rep. George Henry White’s last speech before Congress, Congressman G. K. Butterfield today offered legislation that would create a postage stamp commemorating White’s life and accomplishments.
Youth protection ordinance draft
A draft of the Youth Protection Ordinance obtained by Home in Henderson may be viewed here.
Shooting on N. Garnett Street
**Updated** On January 28, 2007, at approximately 2:27 p.m., officers of the Henderson Police Department received a call of a possible shooting at the Party Pick-Up store at 655 North Garnett Street.
Youth protection ordinance forum tomorrow
This from City Manager Jerry Moss: The Committee appointed by the City Council to study a Youth Protection Ordinance will conduct a public forum in the Vance County Courthouse Main Courtroom on January 30, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. to hear input from parents, their children and others interested in this ordinance.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
N.C. General Assembly Gets Back to Work State legislators headed back to Raleigh on Wednesday, January 24th for the start of the 2007 legislative session, which is expected to last until mid-summer.
Butterfield to honor two heroic children
Wilson, N.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield will visit Kids World in Wilson on Monday, January 29th to honor two young children who played a pivotal role in saving their elderly grandmother’s life.
Regional meetings focus on HS core course of study
The State Board of Education and NC Department of Public Instruction are holding eight regional meetings to gather public input on implementing a new high school core course framework.
Quiz bowl results and winners
Winners of the 2006-2007 Quiz Bowl from Northern Vance High School Congratulations to Northern Vance High School, and all the participants and supporters of Public Library Quiz Bowl 2006-2007.
Chavasse Avenue widening may wait until 2008
During the report of the Public Works Committee at the Henderson City Council’s regular meeting on January 22, City Manager Jerry Moss reported that funds for the Chavasse Avenue widening project are now in place.
Shooting incident at Aycock Rec
** Updated ** A shooting occured at the Aycock Recreation Complex at approximately 8:25 p.m. last night.
City accepts $20,000 for code enforcement
At Monday evening’s Henderson City Council meeting, members voted to accept a gift of $20,000 from the Friends of Clean Up Henderson to conduct title searches on abandoned houses within the City.
Vance County Relay for Life kickoff today
Hi Vance County, The Relay For Life of Vance County will be kicking off its 2007 event on January 25th, 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center downtown.
Youth protection ordinance soon unveiled
**Updated** Editor’s Note: The meeting which was tentatively scheduled for January 30, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the County Courthouse has now been confirmed. At the Public Safety Committee report portion of the Henderson City Council meeting on Monday night, the Reverend Frank Sossamon reported on the progress of the Youth Protection Ordinance.
Etheridge “prebuttal” to State of the Union
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) released the following statement today in advance of the President’s State of the Union address tonight:
Armory/former library negotiations may continue
Editor’s Note: The author of this article sits on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina, Vance County Unit. The Henderson City Council resolved last night to request a public meeting of with the Vance County Board of Commissioners in yet another attempt to resolve the impasse in negotiations over the fate of the Armory and the former library on Rose Avenue.