2005-06 Quiz Bowl Winners The 2006-07 Public Library Quiz Bowl will take place for the first time in Perry Library Meeting Room Wednesday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Category: News
Metal thieves mine Henderson
Lt. Irvin Robinson of the Henderson Police Department passed this area crime information alert along to us:
Scenes from the ride-along
Illegal pile of refuse within Henderson city limits Yesterday members Bobby Gupton, Lynn Harper, and Elissa Yount of the Henderson City Council, accompanied by City Manager Jerry Moss, Assistant City Manager Mark Warren, Code Compliance Director Corey Williams, and other city employees toured Henderson to survey problem areas of the city.
Agenda for tonight’s Henderson City Council meeting
Here is the agenda for tonight’s Council meeting:
Butterfield to host legislative clergy poverty summit
Greenville, N.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield will host more than 250 area clergy leaders for a summit on how churches and government can form partnerships to combat poverty on Saturday, January 20 at Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church.
Etheridge votes to reduce dependence on foreign oil
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge voted today for the CLEAN Energy Act of 2007, which would repeal $14 billion in government subsidies and tax breaks to oil companies and invest the money in developing alternative fuels and energy efficiency.
City fund balance improves
Curtis Averette of the accounting firm William L. Stark and Company presented the comprehensive annual financial report for the City of Henderson to the FAIR Committee yesterday.
Etheridge announces list of committee assignments
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) announced today that he will serve on the Homeland Security and Budget committees for the 110th Congress.
Vance County Schools running normal schedule
Vance County Schools are running on a normal schedule. If there are any changes, we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as possible.
Etheridge votes to make college more affordable
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted today for legislation that will make college more affordable for N.C. students.
City manager responds to NAACP concerns
At the December 4 meeting of the Henderson City Council, concerns of city workers, mainly in the Sanitation Department, dismissed over the results of polygraph testing were first brought to the attention of the Council by the Reverend John Miles.
County board to meet with local legislators
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet with local legislators today at 3:30 p.m. in Seminar Room 1 of the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center.
County audit firm suggests separate audit committee
Mike Bradford of the accounting firm Phillips, Dorsey, Thomas, Waters, & Bradford presented the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 audit to the Vance County Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on January 8.
Monthly tax report presented
At the January 8 meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners, Tax Collector Sam Jones presented the monthly report for December 2006 to members.
Political analysis: Loyalty counts
Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted to us from the webzine The Political Junkies. The publisher, Stephen T. Gheen, was of the opinion that it would be of interest to our readers, and we agree. Rep. Joe Hackney of Orange County will be the next Speaker of the NC House of Representatives. He is progressive, experienced, talented and effective.
Etheridge votes to expand stem cell research
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted yesterday to expand federally funded stem cell research.
Etheridge votes for lower Medicare prescription costs
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted today for legislation that could provide lower drug prices for seniors and persons with disabilities.
Man shot in face
On Thursday, January 11, at approximately 12:44 a.m., Henderson police were called to the Maria Parham Medical center to investigate a report of someone shot.
Butterfield applauds minimum wage hike
Washington, D.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield applauded today’s House vote to increase the federal minimum wage.
Sidwell sworn in as newest HPD chief
Keith Sidwell was sworn in as the Henderson Police Department’s latest police chief Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.