Well, maybe it isn’t Shrek’s swamp, but Disney’s latest flick makes for “some ‘Enchanted’ evening!” (Unless, of course, you’re at the matinee with your kids…)
Category: Quick hits
Blood drive by City of Henderson today
There will be a blood drive sponsored by the City of Henderson today from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The drive will be held in the city’s Operations Center on Beckford Drive.
Tuesday’s open line
Watching too much Star Trek really is unhealthy, especially when you’re six. Who knew?
From the HPD: Counterfeit bills
This Crime Alert is about counterfeit bills being passed during the last several weeks. Businesses and banks should be on the look out for these bills.
Friday’s open line
Seems like things are going well in Northampton County in terms of economic development. Where’s our slice of the pie? Puzzle it out on today’s open line.
Thursday’s open line
Is water hoarding the solution to North Carolina’s drought woes? Can it attract industry? Let you thoughts on this or any other matter be read on today’s open line.
Wednesday’s open line
Something else we all know but never talk about: napping is good for you. Cop a snooze on today’s open line.
Five County Focus: Holiday stress?
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Welcome to the holiday season — that whirlwind of gift-giving holidays, marketing blitzes, holiday parties and activities galore that begins right after Halloween, builds to Thanksgiving, and continues, gaining momentum, through the end of the year.
From the HPD: Armed rob. prevention & procedure
Armed robbery is one of the most serious and potentially dangerous crimes committed in the United States today.
Tuesday’s open line
A boat parade and festival was held in Lake Gaston last week. Should Henderson consider a sponsoring a similar holiday kickoff event? After all, we are the retail hub of the region. Let your thoughts be known on today’s open line.
Monday’s open line
Here’s something Henderson could use: a camera to catch graffiti vandals in the act. Make your own wall art on today’s open line.
Five County Focus: Smoking Cessation classes
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Your New Years Resolution may include the decision to quit smoking and the Freshstart Smoking Cessation Program may be just the program to help you along the way.
Salvation Army kettle drive
The Salvation Army Kettle Drive begins in our area November 16, 2007, and it ends on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2007 not including Sundays.
Tuesday’s open line
According to the Raleigh News & Observer, a state commission has concluded that too much time in school is spent on testing. Our reaction: Duh! Enjoy our open line.
From the HPD: Vehicle theft & break in prevention
1. Don’t leave your keys in the car EVER. Always take them with you.
From the HPD: Safe shopping tips
As the holiday season approaches, malls, other retailers, and grocery stores are more crowded than usual with busy shoppers.
Monday’s open line
The Boys & Girls Club of North Central North Carolina, Franklin Unit took third in an Internet competition. You can read about it here. Happy Monday!
Friday’s open line
We’re starting a school store at E.M. Rollins (mentored by your loyal editor). If anyone has anything they’d like to donate (like a cash register, locking cabinet, pencils, etc.), please contact me at homeinhenderson@nc.rr.com. With that, we give you the open line.
Candlelight reflections
Stephanie Brown, Caregiver Specialist of Vance County opened the Thursday evening Candlelight Reflections program at Vance County Senior Center on November 8 to honor the memory of those who have died of Alzheimer’s and the families who are currently caring for Alzheimer’s and disabled patients.
Thursday’s open line
Sorry for the lapse in service, but we’re back. The floor is yours. Enjoy the open line.