The Vance County Relay for Life will host its first-ever Halloween for Grown-Ups event on October 27, 2007 at the Lamplight Inn on Flemingtown Road in Henderson from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Category: Quick hits
Trick-or-treat hours changed in Henderson
After hearing Henderson resident Nancy Moody speak during the public comments portion of the Henderson City Council last night, members voted to change trick-or-treat hours in the city from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday’s open line
Now that the deluge of the water main break is behind us, maybe we can look forward to funds that can help improve our water infrastructure. Check this out. With that, we give you the open line.
Monday’s open line
We thoroughly enjoyed the car show this weekend (video and pictures will be forthcoming). What else can Henderson do to bring in the tourist trade? Discuss and fuss on today’s open line.
Weekend open line
Broken water main Here’s a picture of the culprit that disrupted so many lives in Henderson on Thursday and Friday. With that, we give you the open line.
E. Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame & Reunion Sunday
Click to enlarge image The East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame & Reunion begins at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 21, 2007.
FAIR Com. will meet to discuss HPD chief request
Finance and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Committee chair Lynn Harper has called a brief meeting of her committee for Monday, October 22, 2007 in the City Hall Conference Room. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a request by Henderson Police Chief Keith Sidwell concerning police vehicles.
Show, Shine, Shag, & Dine event begins today
By Saturday, the Downtown Garnett Street area and side streets of Henderson will be turned into a pedestrian mall filled with some of the finest hot rods, muscle cars, and restored antique autos in the Southeast.
2-hour delay for VCS schools Friday
Vance County Schools will be operating under a two hour delay on Friday, October 19, 2007.
Thursday’s open line
I hope that S-CHIP (State Children’s Health Insurance Program) will cover eyeglasses (assuming the veto is overridden). I have too many students with broken glasses, ineffective glasses, or no glasses at all, and there are only so many who can sit at the front of the room! With that, we give you the open line.
Corbitt truck show and reunion Saturday
Click image to enlarge Don’t forget during the weekend festivities the Corbitt Truck Show and Reunion on Saturday, October 20, 2007 in Henderson’s historic downtown area. The event is sponsored by the Vance County Tourism Department and the Corbitt Preservation Association.
Wednesday’s open line
We commend Henderson Police Chief Keith Sidwell’s efforts towards community policing such as his plan to put a bicycle patrol in place. What are your thoughts? Let us know on today’s open line.
From the HPD: Halloween safety tips
Halloween (Trick or Treat) night for the children in the City of Henderson will be observed on Wednesday, October 31, 2007.
Tuesday’s open line
We’re curious about how the special City Council committee will proceed with filling the vacancy left by City Manager Jerry Moss’ resignation. Will they immediately fill the position with a worthy interim manager, or will they search for someone who may be palatable to the incoming Council in a permanent capacity? Let your thoughts be known on today’s open line.
Kerr-Tar wins Sustainable Community Award
The Kerr-Tar Regional Economic Development Corporation has won a national Sustainable Community Award. You can read about it here in the
Friday’s open line
The hunt for a City Manager begins. What will the current Council look for in an interim manager, and what will the new Council look for in a permanent chief administrator? You make the call on today’s open line.
HFD open house
The Henderson Fire Department will be holding an open house at the Fire Station #1 on Dabney Drive from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Chex Truck World raises $5,000 for H-V Crime Stoppers
The Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers recently received a check for $5,000 from Chex Truck World.
Thursday’s open line
As Henderson looks forward to a reformulated City Council taking office in December, what do you think the first tack of the New Direction will be? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.