Suspected Burger King meat thief On January 4, 2009, the individual pictured above allegedly broke into Burger King on North Garnett Street in Henderson and removed several meat items.
Category: Quick hits
Weekend open line
Darn it, for weather like this I could have stayed in Pennsylvania! Stay warm! Here’s your open line.
Friday’s open line
Cold enough for ya? Two things I’ve learned growing up in Pennsylvania: 1) Dress in layers, with room for air pockets between the layers 2) Cover as much skin as possible Stay warm!
Thursday’s open line
I don’t know about you, but I think its insulting when the Henderson City Council or any other elected body speaks in code during an open session (see the article City endorses econ. dev. partnership with county if you’re curious about what I’m talking about). I didn’t like it when I was a kid and my parents did it, and I sure as heck think it’s condescending now. Hint: “City father” is a
Five County Focus: Could it be bipolar disorder?
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Bipolar disorder, which used to be called manic depressive illness or manic depression, is a mental disorder characterized by wide mood swings from high (manic) to low (depressed).
Wednesday’s open line
Should the city sit on its surplus (albeit meager), or spend it for the betterment of citizens? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Tuesday’s open line
While an adult bookstore can’t be kept out of town, is it possible to starve it to death? After all, if it doesn’t make a profit, the owner will have no incentive to stay. Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
HPD Crime Alert: ATM safety
This from Lt. Irvin Robinson of the Henderson Police Department: Citizens and business are advised to use caution when they visit the ATMs in the city at night. Thus far, the Henderson Police Department has taken reports regarding several attempted robberies when merchants are depositing money at ATMs. Supervisors should alert their personnel to this information as well.
Friday/weekend open line
Once again I am reminded that meetings of the Henderson City Council and the Vance County Board of Education almost always conflict with one another. Am I the only one who thinks a citizen should be able to attend both, whether or not he or she chooses to exercise that right?
“You Are Somebody” gospel event tomorrow
This from Gary Morgan, the Executive Director of the Gateway CDC: Perhaps you were not aware and I didn’t want the opportunity to pass to invite you to a very special gospel worship event this Saturday, January 10, 2009.
Safe kids Henderson-Vance urges home childproofing
Approximately 2,300 children in the United States, ages 14 and under, died from accidental injuries in the home in 2004, and 3.4 million kids are treated in emergency rooms for accidental injuries occurring at home.
NCAE needs first-year teachers
The North Carolina Association of Educators Webmaster Christi Broadway would like to invite first-year teachers to write for the NCAE New Teacher Blog. If you are interested, or know of a first year teacher who is, please contact Broadway by
Thursday’s open line
The proposed economic stimulus package: Depression-era salvation of a nation or short road to hyper-inflation? You make the call on today’s open line.
Wednesday’s open line
Do you agree with the proposed ban on new storefront churches in downtown Henderson? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Tuesday’s open line
City residents were not allowed to vote in the water referendum. Will they be excluded from paying liabilities that may be incurred by the county in their quest for a water system as well? Let us know your mind on this or any other topic.
Monday’s open line
It’s back to school for Vance County today. Let’s get ready to learn! The rest of you can enjoy the eight hours of peace and quiet on today’s open line.
Friday/weekend open line
Now that we’re in Day 2 of 2009, how many of us have broken our New Year’s vows? Be honest on today’s open line.