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Etheridge statement on UK terror plot
Raleigh — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only N.C. member of the House Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement today in response to the foiled terror plot in the United Kingdom.
Von Williams speaks about new school
Editor’s Note: Although we had something in mind like the recent interview with Henderson Police Chief Glen Allen, our discussion with Ms. Deryl von Williams was so broad and ranged over so many topics that the above format would have been inappropriate. The conversation has been truncated to cover the basics of the new private school. Home in Henderson spoke to Deryl von Williams at her place of business, The Everything Store, on Garnett Street this past Monday, August 7.
City fears second Beacon Light-esque crisis
During a joint meeting of Henderson Council members and members of the Henderson-Vance Human Relations Commission on Monday, the commission revealed that it was conducting an investigation into fair housing and OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration) violations at Springwood Apartments.
HR Committee address off-duty police security
After reviewing City Manager Jerry Moss’ list “What the City Manager would like to have in a Police Chief”, the discussion on Monday turned to oversight of off-duty police officers.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The 2006 short session of the North Carolina General Assembly has ended, and I’m proud to report that numerous newspapers, Governor Mike Easley, and various advocacy groups from across the state have all said that it was one of the most successful and productive sessions in recent memory.
Violent crime up in July
A report issued by the Henderson Police Department for July showed that Part I violent crime totals for the month of July were 25, up from five in July of 2005.
Combined abatement letters may violate due process
Code Compliance Director Corey Williams reported to the Land Planning and Development Committee on Wednesday that an attempt to combine a “Notice and Order of Abatement” and a “Civil Penalty Notification” letter may violate the landowner’s due process right of appeal.
Night Out Against Crime tomorrow
From the Night Out Against Crime 2006 Flyer The annual Night Out Against Crime will be held at L.B. Yancey Elementary School on Saturday, August 5, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be free hot dogs and t-shirts for registered participants.
City will crack down on illegal dumping
At Wednesday’s Land Planning and Development Committee meeting, City Manager Jerry Moss complained to members about landlords who dump the contents of rental units into the street.
Amortization ordinance approaches effective date
According to Erris Dunston, Planning Director for the City of Henderson, the first effective date of the recently approved Amortization Ordinance is coming up on September 10 of this year.
Don’t forget tax-free weekend!
North Carolina’s fifth annual sales tax holiday is this weekend — 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
My colleagues and I in the House held marathon sessions last week in an effort to complete our remaining work.
An interview with HPD Chief Glen Allen
Outgoing Henderson Police Chief Glen Allen The following interview was conducted yesterday in the office of Henderson Police Chief Glen Allen after the chief tendered his resignation from his postion at City Hall earlier in the day.
Beacon Light in pictures
The following pictures were taken by Henderson City Council member Bobby Gupton on a follow-up visit to Beacon Light Apartments on Friday.
Weekend open line
We don’t think there’s a discussion topic that we could post that’s more interesting than what’s already going on in H-town. You kids have fun, and let’s be careful out there!
Layoffs begin at Maria Parham
Maria Parham Medical Center recently began implementation of a corporate-wide efficiency plan that will help to strengthen the facility’s position as the area’s leading healthcare provider.
Allen to leave HPD?
**Updated** Yesterday, Home in Henderson came upon this headline from WMPM’s web site in Clayton: Henderson Police Chief Offered Job As Clayton’s Top Cop (When using link, scroll down to see article.)
NC approved for NCLB pilot program
North Carolina is one of five states approved for a new pilot program that switches the order of the first two years of sanctions under the “No Child Left Behind” law.
NC House Democrats laud accomplishments
RALEIGH —- N.C. House Speaker Jim Black (D-Mecklenburg), Majority Leader Joe Hackney (D-Orange) and other members of the House Democratic Caucus today highlighted their many accomplishments during this year’s short session of the General Assembly, which is expected to conclude today.