Remember that today is a snow day for Vance County Schools, and therefore school is not in session for students or teachers. Here’s your open line.
Category: Quick hits
Friday’s open line
For those of your who are superstitious about this day, you may want to stay in the house. If the track record of recent remakes is any indication, you may also want to avoid today’s release of the 1980 slasher film bearing today’s day and date. Here’s your open line.
City-county blood drive today
A city-county blood drive is scheduled for today, Friday, February 13, 2009 during the hours of 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. in the City Operations Center at 900 Beckford Drive. ALL eligible donors are encouraged to donate. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME.
Thursday’s open line
Can we defeat criminality and still retain our freedoms? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Tuesday’s open line
There are two bills in the North Carolina Assembly which seek to either curtail cell phone use by drivers or eliminate it entirely. How much regulation does this need, if any? Let us know what you think on today’s open line.
Monday’s open line
“False spring” is here at last, which means that real spring can’t be too far behind. Revel in it on today’s open line.
Weekend open line
What is the most important local challenge we face in 2009? Let us know what you think on this weekend’s open line.
Friday’s open line
Was Sir Walter Wally right or wrong this year? Weigh in on this matter of great import on today’s open line.
Reminder: loose leaf collection season over
The City of Henderson Public Works Department would like to remind all residents of Henderson that loose leaf collection season ended on January 15, 2009.
“Love the Bus” program to thank school bus drivers
As part of the third annual Love the Bus program, the American School Bus Council is encouraging parents, students and teachers to thank the men and women who take more than 26 million children safely to and from schools each day. For more information about this program and how to participate, please visit the NCDPI Web site and click on the appropriate link under “News.”
NC students take more, better AP exams
Thousands more North Carolina students now take and succeed on Advanced Placement (AP) exams than in 2003, according to a report released by the College Board today. In the “5th Annual AP Report to the Nation,” North Carolina is identified as one of 17 states in which the percentage of students in the class of 2008 that scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam exceeds the national average. For more information, please visit the NCDPI web …
Crystal River Church to hold Valentine dinner
The Crystal River Church of God will host a Valentine Dinner on Saturday, February 14, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Steak, baked potato, salad, bread, tea, and dessert are on the menu for only $10. Please call 252.432.0069 for tickets.
Car seat check Thursday at Compare Foods
The Safe Kids Henderson — Vance Coalition will be Sponsoring a free child passenger safety car seat clinic.
Wednesday’s open line
We’re sorry for the gap in coverage. It looks like your editor had a little “cardiac event”, again. But I’m all rested up and ready for…snow. Here’s your open line.
County commissioners to meet
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet in their chambers in the County Administration Building on Young Street at 6:00 p.m. this evening.
Monday’s open line
As a member of both the Pittsburgh Diaspora and the Steeler Nation, I promise to keep my gloating over the latest Steelers Super Bowl victory to an absolute minimum. Here’s your open line.