The Liberty Christian Church will be holding a Valentine’s Breakfast on February 14, 2009 from 7:00 A.M. — 10:00 A.M.
Category: Quick hits
Couples Valentine night at Raleigh Road Drive-In
The Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre invites couples in the Henderson area to spend Saturday night, February 14th at our theatre celebrating their love for each other.
Friday/weekend open line
Okay, this warm-cold thing that the weather is doing is starting to make my sinuses hurt. Am I the only one? Lets complain and commiserate on today’s open line.
County education committee to meet
The Vance County Board of Commissioner’s Education Committee is scheduled to meet Friday, January 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
Tuesday’s open line
To the keepers of the the public purse, I offer this observation: You get what you pay for. Consider the ramifications on today’s open line.
Just in: council denies employees COLA raise
Citing a need for further study, the Henderson City Council denied a motion to grant employees a 2.5% COLA raise. Members Mike Inscoe, Mike Rainey, Lonnie Davis, Garry Daeke, and George Daye voted against granting employees the budgeted funds. Member Bernard Alston was not present.
Board of ed. to hold emergency meeting
The Vance County Board of Education will hold an emergency meeting today, Monday, January 26, 2009 at 5:15 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center’s main conference room at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson. The purpose of the meeting is approve an ADM application. “ADM” refers to state funds that are derived through a formula that considers average daily membership of students.
Friday’s open line
Is it too early to start filling in President Barack Obama’s report card? Let us know you’re thoughts on today’s open line.
Thursday’s open line
President Barack Obama said yesterday that he wants honesty and transparency to be hallmarks of his administration. We hope that trickles down. Here’s your open line.
Peanut butter scare now at home
WRAL is reporting additional North Carolina cases of peanut butter contaminated with salmonella: one in Onslow County and one right here in Vance County. Here is a link to an FDA Web site with details on products in which contaminated peanut butter is suspected to have been used.
Sanitation schedule revision
Sanitation and Recycle Trucks will be picking up Monday and Tuesday’s routes today, Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Wednesday and Thursday’s routes will be picked up Thursday, January 22. Sanitation routes will go back to the normal schedule on Friday. The Sanitation Department thanks you for your patience and understanding.
Vance County Schools closed Tuesday
Vance County Schools will be closed tomorrow due to expected snowfall.
MLK Day open line
We still look forward to the day when people are judged solely on the content of their character. Well, yes, on their actions, too. Here is your open line.
Vance planning & environmental comm. to meet
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Planning & Environmental Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. The location of the meeting was not released. Traditionally, these meetings take place in the conference room of the County Administration Building or in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue, also located in that building.