There will be a Vance County American Red Cross blood drive at the St. James Catholic Church on Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 9:00 a.m until 1:30 p.m. For further information, contact Rick Seekins at 252.436.2049.
Category: Quick hits
Thursday’s open line
Here’s a useful site: www.FamilyWatchDog.us. Given the proper information, the site will plot the addresses of registered sex offenders around your home. Warning: it’s scary and depressing.
Wednesday’s open line
Should Vance pursue a rental occupancy tax for vacation homes like Warren County is considering? Let your opinion be known on today’s open line.
Monday’s open line
According to an email from my Aunt Joanne, my cousin’s husband (and possibly my cousin) is going to be on the Tyra Banks Show today for extreme weight loss. Mazel tov to him on today’s open line.
Weekend open line
Just in case you haven’t heard, there may be two new tax breaks to help struggling homeowners.
Friday’s open line
I thought teachers were underpaid. Then I read this. I make more than some police chiefs. What’s wrong with this picture? Editor’s Note: Part of the editor’s household income is derived from a police salary.
Thursday’s open line
It’s Valentine’s Day. Yea. If you have to gush, do it here. This way, you won’t scare the children.
Wednesday’s open line
Breath tests: They’re not just for drunk drivers anymore. Tell us the skinny on today’s open line.
Tuesday’s open line
“Cohousing” — Could it work in Henderson? Give it an up or down on today’s open line.
County meeting notices
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Planning/Environmental Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. in County Manager Jerry Ayscue’s conference room. Also, the Board of Commissioners has been invited to attend (just to observe) a presentation by Be Active North Carolina. The presentation will be held Thursday, February 14, 2008 at the Aycock Recreation Complex. At this time, no commissioner is scheduled to attend.
Weekend open line
Anti-impotence pill could boost high-flying pilots?. It’s a world gone mad.
Safe Kids thanks agencies for support
by Lt. Irvin Robinson Safe Kids Henderson-Vance Coalition On February 7, 2008, the Safe Kids Henderson—Vance Coalition held a Child Passenger Safety Seat check at Wal—Mart from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday’s open line
President Bill Clinton is advocating a fix for current education law. Is it broke? Let us know on today’s open line.
Blood drive Friday
There will be a blood drive at the Maria Parham Medical Center on Friday, February 8, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. For further information, contact LeeAnne Peoples at 252.436.1116.
E.M. Rollins holds Career Vehicle Day
On Wednesday, February 6, 2008, career vehicles came to visit students from E.M. Rollins Elementary School in the Armory parking lot.
Relay for Life meeting Thursday
A Relay for Life meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Maria Parham Medical Center. Come and join us and register for the upcoming Relay For Life event! Please bring a committee member with you and/or a survivor. Remember, bring your movie choices for your team theme.
HPD’s Robinson receives award
On Friday, February 1, 2008, Lieutenant Irvin W. Robinson, Jr. of the Henderson Police Department was awarded the NC Safe Kids North Carolina “Outstanding Member of the Year Award for 2007” at the organizations annual convention.
Car seat check Thursday
The Henderson-Vance Safe Kids will have a Child Passengers Safety Car Seat Check on Thursday, February 7, 2008.
Tuesday’s open line
Will the new plan to relocate city hall cost more or save more? You be the financial analyst on today’s open line.