Kudos to Henderson City Council member Mike Inscoe’s meticulous deconstruction of the sample sanitation services contract currently in hand with the city from Waste Industries, Inc. Although the collection of rubbish may seem trivial in the grand scheme of things, it is more likely to affect our lives than most of the things we hear about on the evening news. Here’s your open line.
Category: Quick hits
Vance County 2009 audits
Here are the audits of Vance County government for the 2009 fiscal year: Vance County Government 2009 Audit Vance County Tourism Development Authority Audit 2009 Vance County 2009 ABC Audit
Red Flag Campaign makes ID checks easier
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Clerks in our counties are becoming more skilled in recognizing someone who may be underage attempting to purchase alcohol and tobacco products.
Tuesday’s open line
If you fancy buying the Southerland Mill Pond, your chance is fading fast. As of the close of business yesterday, the bid stands at $162,500 and is held by Robert Southerland. Upset bids must be received by 5:00 p.m. today. Here’s your open line.
Water advisory board meets today
The Kerr Lake Regional Water Advisory Board meeting will take place today, Monday, January 11, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room located at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. No agenda for the meeting was provided.
Ringing in the new year — stress free!
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Around the first of the year, most of us begin turning our attention to ways we can improve our lives.
HPD swears in two new officers
(Left to Right): Officers Brandon Logue and Graham Woodlief, the newest additions to the Henderson police force shortly after their swearing-in on Wednesday. On January 6th 2010, the Henderson Police Department swore in their two newest police officers.
2-hour delay for Vance County Schools Friday
Vance County Schools will be delayed two hours for students and staff on Friday, January 8, 2010.
Vance Relay for Life kicks off Feb. 4
American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Vance County Invites the entire community to join them at their Annual Kick-Off Celebration! Relay For Life of Vance County is starting a new year just like the rest of us.
HPD Crime Alert: Larcenies from vehicles
by Lt. Irvin Robinson, Crime Prevention Officer Henderson Police Department The Henderson Police Department has received increased reports in recent days of larcenies from vehicles.
Wednesday’s open line
This winter is starting out as glacial as a typical winter of my Pennsylvania youth. Every time it gets this cold, we contemplate moving further south. A blog called “Home in Key West” sure has a nice ring to it… Here’s your open line.
Smoking cessation class offered
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Beginning at 12:00 a.m. on January 2, 2010, the new law in regards to smoking in restaurants and bars took effect.
“Dream on Drafting” show Thursday
One of many examples of student drafting work that will be exhibited at the library on Thursday, January 7, 2010. The Northern Vance High School will hold its annual “Dream On Drafting” Show on Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library.
Tuesday’s open line
To try to put some teeth into my New Year’s resolution to lose weight, I signed up for a competition. How’s your resolution going? Let us know on today’s open line.
Monday’s open line
We can hear the collective groans of Vance County students as they haul themselves (or are hauled) out of bed for the first school day of 2010. Here’s your open line.
Vance board of commissioners meets today
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet for its regular monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m. this evening in its chambers in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, in Henderson, North Carolina.
New Year’s Day/weekend open line
Happy New Year from your friendly neighborhood HiH staff. Here’s your open line. Use it wisely. Use it in peace.