Do you remember that episode of The Twilight Zone where the girl dreams that the Earth is falling into the sun and everything is blazing hot only to wake up and find that the Earth is falling away from the sun and everything is freezing cold? If you do, then you’re probably suffering from heatstroke, because you should be thinking about useful things, like staying cool. Here’s your open line.
Category: Quick hits
Video of County Commission fixed
I just realized that there was a problem with the video of Tuesday’s meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners. It has been fixed. Thank you for your patience.
Wednesday’s open line
There has been a great deal of speculation about the fall suffered by Vance County Commissioner Scott Hughes, both on Home in Henderson and by more mundane media. Let us exercise restraint as we comment on the issue. For those of you looking for Elissa Yount’s regular Wednesday column, it will most likely run tomorrow. We apologize for the delay. Here’s your open line.
Tuesday’s open line
Those lower temperatures were nice for a while, but now it looks like we’re headed up to the triple digits. I think I’ll skip the walking and do some aerobic stepping in the air conditioning instead. Here’s your open line.
Hester suit article featured on nat’l reporters’ blog
Here is a link to an article on the Hester libel suit on the blog of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
County HR committee meeting July 6
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Human Resources Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. Ayscue’s office is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Friday/weekend/Independence Day open line
The United Kingdom: Are they really our friends, or are they just waiting for the chance to grab the colonies back? Let us know your thoughts on this holiday open line.
Thursday’s open line
The heat has finally died down, at least for the time being. Let’s hope things continue to cool off. Here’s your open line.
Joint city/county meeting rescheduled for July 7
The Joint Henderson City/Vance County Intergovernmental meeting that was canceled last week has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall. No agenda for the meeting was provided. City Hall is located at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
Wednesday’s open line
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Editor’s note
Home in Henderson now has a search bar for information searches related to HiH. It is located in the left margin of the page under the “Become a Fan of HiH on Facebook” link.
Tuesday’s open line
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Council to discuss dog ordinance in work session
Click image to view complete, full-size document. The Henderson City Council’s work session, if called, is held immediately following the short regular session on the fourth Monday of each month at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
Public hearing on electronic gaming set for tonight
Click image to view complete, full-size document. The Henderson City Council’s short regular session meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
School board to hold called meeting June 30
Click on image to view complete, full-size document. Above is the agenda for the Vance County Board of Education’s called meeting scheduled for June 30, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. The board meets at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
County water committee to meet July 13
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office to discuss the water project. The County Manager’s office is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Thursday’s open line
Was President Barack Obama right to fire Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal over remarks he made in a Rolling Stone interview? Let us know what you think on today’s open line.