The Corbitt Preservation Association celebrated the 100th anniversary of Corbitt Trucks with a show of the Henderson-manufactured vehicles on Saturday, May 1, 2010 in downtown Henderson.
Category: Quick hits
Friday/weekend open line
I grew up in a “traditional” family: my father worked and my mother kept house. It’s a luxury that my children did not get to enjoy. My family has income from two full-time careers, yet we do not seem to enjoy the prosperity our parents did. Prices go up, taxes go up, but our incomes have been relatively stable for years. How long until we have to pull our children out of school to go to the fields to cut …
Pinky’s Fight RFL fundraisers
Egg Honor/Memorial Supporters may purchase Egg honors or memorials anytime between now and June 19, 2010.
Smithsonian exhibit comes to Warrenton
At 3 p.m. on May 1 at Warrenton’s Warren County Memorial Library, the traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music kicks-off the second leg of its year-long tour through North Carolina.
Wednesday’s open line
On the subject of county-wide water: Why were Henderson city residents not given the opportunity to vote in the county water referendum? Hendersonians pay taxes to Vance County, and at the same rate as non-Henderson residents. Do city residents not share in the potential liabilities should county tax funds be required at any point to build or sustain a water operation? This could potentially be a jointly funded project from which city residents share only the financial burden without any …
Leadership Vance seeks community project
by Sherry Jones, Media Consultant Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Vance Class of 2010 is currently seeking project opportunities for their Community Services Day.
Tuesday’s open line
Budget time is here, and Henderson city finances are looking austere. What should Henderson keep, and what should it cut? Wield your own budget hatchet on today’s open line.
County public safety commitee meets today
Please be informed that the Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet today, Monday, April 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. The purpose is to discuss jail renovations and fire department matters. Ayscue’s office is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Monday’s open line
Home in Henderson is still engaged in its legal battle. Please consider giving to the HiH Legal Defense Fund today. As it turns out, talk ain’t cheap. Here’s your open line.
Board of ed. to hold budget work session
The Vance County Board of Education will hold a budget work session on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center located at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. The purpose of the session is to consider the current expense budget for 2010-2011.
Friday/weekend open line
The challenges in our lives have a wonderful way of putting the important things in perspective and helping us tell what is important from what is not. It is with no small amount of gratitude to Providence that your humble editor is looking forward to a weekend at home with his family. May your time be as well-spent. Here’s your open line.
Thursday’s open line
We just learned that “Big” Ben Roethlisberger, starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers was handed an apparently well-deserved six-game suspension for his shenanigans. Now this is a cause for major concern. I may have to start rooting for the Panthers, thus severing those last ties to my birthplace. I suppose there’s always the Jets… Here’s your open line.
Tuesday’s open line
Although we’re not delighted that this legal entanglement will continue into next month, we are heartened by the recognition by all parties involved that actual evidence of defamation should be presented before anyone (namely, me) is forced to give up possibily identifying information on otherwise anonymous comment posters. Carry on.
Board of ed. to meet for budget work session
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center, 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. The purpose of the session is to work on the 2010-2011 capital outlay budget.
Monday’s open line
Home in Henderson continues to need your help in meeting its latest challenge. Please consider donating to the HiH Legal Defense Fund by using the PayPal button in the right margin of the page. Thank you for your support! Here’s your open line.
County planning & environ. committee meets 4/19
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Planning & Environmental Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue to discuss the water project. Ayscue’s office is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Friday/weekend open line
We are humbled by the support and generosity that members of our community have shown during this latest challenge. We are confident that in the end justice will be served. Here’s your open line.