We’d like to welcome Miles Gloriosus back from his seven-month vacation. We see that detox didn’t rob him of his wit. Don’t forget to check out HiH Classifieds. Hey, you could even buy one if you’re feeling jaunty. With that, we give you the open line.
Category: Quick hits
Monday’s open line
What’s on your mind this morning? Let the world know on today’s open line.
Weekend open line
Don’t forget the Relay for Life events happening today or the Bluegrass at the Pub event to benefit the Vance County Community Foundation. With that, we give you the open line.
Two Relay for Life events this Saturday
The Relay for Life Angels Among Us team will hold a Flower Fundraiser on Saturday, April 21, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in front of Ashley’s Furniture.
Friday’s open line
We realized yesterday that the link for the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina banner had gone stale. We’ve revamped it, as we have our short narrative on the subject, and we encourage you to check it out and consider giving of your time or hard-earned money to this (in our humble opinion) very worthy cause. With that, we give you the open line.
Bluegrass at the pub
Event will benefit the Vance County Community Foundation The Vance County Community Foundation is hosting “Bluegrass at the Pub” on Saturday, April 21, 2007 from 6:30 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
Embers play at “Meet Me in the Street”
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce hosted the summer season’s first “Meet Me in the Street” yesterday evening on Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson.
Thursday’s open line
We’re too tired to write anything sensible, so we’ll make this open line truly open. Enjoy.
The Embers tonight at “Meet Me in the Street”
The Embers will be in Henderson at “Meet Me in the Street” this evening from 5:30 until 8:30 on Breckenridge Street next to the Wildflower Cafe. The presenting sponsor is Harris Incorporated of Henderson. Admission is free! There will be food and beverage concessions. Hope to see you there!
Wednesday’s open line
** Updated ** The Clean Up Henderson Committee is meeting at 8:00 a.m. at the City Operations Center. The Land Planning and Development Committee is meeting at 12:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. With that, we give you the open line.
Storytelling Festival 2007 on April 24
The Storytelling Festival is a a free event for Vance County’s fourth grade and fourth-grade-level students during the day, and a free Family Festival in the evening.
Tuesday’s open line
Y’all, seeing as how gas prices are going through the ceiling, we’ve been tinkering with the idea of dusting off the Fuel Watch once again. What do you think? On a more serious note, our hearts go out to those victims and their families in Blacksburg, Virginia at Virginia Tech. We here at HiH still believe despite all evidence to the contrary that by working together we can pull our culture out of the free-fall we fear that it is …
Monday’s open line
Well, it’s back to the ol’ grindstone and the time of year I’ve fondly nicknamed the Big Puscht — End-of-Grade test review. If they pass, I’ve done my job. If they don’t, I’m a miserable failure. Those aren’t howls of derisive laughter you hear. That’s the wind. Talk amongst yourselves on today’s open line.
Wind advisory until 6:00 a.m. Monday
**Updated** The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Vance County until 6:00 a.m. tomorrow. The Tornado Watch issued by the National Weather Service for Vance County has expired.
From the HPD: Burglary prevention
The following is the last in a series on safety from Lt. I.W. Robinson, Jr. with the Henderson Police Department:
Weed & Seed kick-off today
Weed & Seed Kick-Off Event is scheduled for today from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Vance Granville Community College.
From the HPD: Robbery prevention tips
This information is brought to you by Lt. I.W. Robinson, Jr. with the Henderson Police Department:
Friday’s open line
If you’re looking for us, we’ll be volunteering today at the office of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina. Don’t worry, though. We’ll still be keeping an eye on you. Where do you volunteer? Discuss and fuss on today’s open line.
From the HPD: Counterfeit bills
Just to let you all know, counterfeit $50 bills are being circulated in the Raleigh area. The Raleigh Police Department received 42 of these yesterday. Please contact the Henderson Police Department at 438.4141 if any of these bills start showing up in the City.
County proclaims 2007 Spring Litter Sweep
The 2007 Spring Litter Sweep was declared by the Vance County Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on April 2.