Once again, The Women’s League of Henderson will be sponsoring the Tree of Light.
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Commissions meet in brief special session
The Vance County Board of Commissioners met yesterday in a brief session.
Thanksgiving attempted rape and kidnapping arrest
On Thursday, November 23, at approximately 7:45 a.m., the Henderson Police Department investigated a second degree kidnapping and attempted rape of a 33 year old female victim.
County commissioners to meet in special session
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet today at 4:00 p.m. in their chambers in the County Administration Building in special session.
Tuesday’s open line
At last night’s Council meeting, Public Safety Committee Chair Lonnie Davis stated that the term “Youth Protection Ordinance” was preferred over “Curfew Ordinance”. Is this just a euphemism, or are there other items that can be reasonably legislated, within the bailiwick of our Council, that can truly keep our kids safe? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
City gives Armory interest to Boys and Girls Club
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. In an unanimous roll call vote, the Henderson City Council gave its interest in the Henderson-Vance Armory to the Boys and Girls Club of North Central North Carolina, Vance County Chapter.
State board schedules conference call
The State Board of Education will meet via conference call today, November 21, beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Butterfield to highlight congress’ new direction
Rocky Mount — Congressman G. K. Butterfield will highlight what a Democratic Congress will mean for Americans during a keynote speech at the Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments’ “Annual Banquet Celebrating 35 Years of Service.”
Butterfield, Black Caucus, host forum
Congressional Members and Policy Experts Examine Solutions for Poverty Reduction Washington, D.C. — While the richest Americans have greatly enhanced their wealth over the last 25 years, a decline in the middle class has swelled the number of people living in poverty.
City renting permit to be discussed in council
During this evening’s Henderson City Council meeting, Council member Garry Daeke will discuss the proposed Certificate of Occupancy Ordinance, otherwise called An Ordinance Requiring a Permit to Rent Dwelling Units in the City of Henderson.
Auditions held for locally produced TV pilot
Producer Robert Wagner from New Bern, director Grainger Hines from Los Angeles, and camera operator Bill Hand conducted Saturday’s auditions at the Jameson Inn for a TV situation comedy entitled “Customer’s Always Right.”
Cub Scouts holding fundraiser today
Editor’s Note: Due to technical issues, this notice was published late. It is still our hope that readers will support Cub Scout Pack 691 in this worthy and charitable effort. Pack #691 in Henderson will have a hot dog sale at the Wal-Mart in Henderson. Beginning time will be 10:30 a.m. and will last until the last hot dog is sold.
Additional arrests in Cobb case
The Henderson Police Department announced additional arrests made yesterday in connection with the recent death of Margaret Cobb, age 74, of 1541 Lynne Avenue.
Clean Up Henderson honors city workers
The Clean Up Henderson Committee recently honored city workers Pam Glover and Corey Williams.
Butterfield applauds House leadership election
Plays part in process Washington, D.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield applauded today’s House Leadership elections of House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Majority Whip James Clyburn.
City to propose gifting armory to Boys & Girls Club
Yesterday at 8:30 the Land Planning Committee met to discuss six topics; the Armory, the Rose Avenue Library, other city properties, the Land Use Plan, storm water management and storm water containment.
Monthly tax collection report presented
At the Vance County Board of Commissioners meeting on November 6, Vance County Tax Collector Sam Jones presented the October tax collection report.
Veteran’s Day observed in Henderson
On Saturday, November 11, Col. Archie B. Taylor spoke at Henderson’s Veteran’s Triangle to an assembled audience regarding the theme “Honoring those who served”. The text of his speech is given below:
Internet safety workshop to be held Tuesday
The Southern Vance High School PTSA is sponsoring an Internet Safety Workshop for parents throughout Vance County on Tuesday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library on Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson.