The following is a summary from my personal notes of the Vance County Commissioner’s September 12, 2011 meeting from my perch in the peanut gallery. These are the points of most interest to me. 1. Public Hearings: Three public hearings tonight, only one had a formal signup sheet requesting permission to make public input. Could this be because no one is aware of the public hearings? Where are public hearings posted? A Commissioner told me in the newspaper. Why not …
Cops on Top September 16, 2011
The Henderson Police Department, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, and Chick-fil-A of Henderson will be holding their annual Cops on Top fundraiser on Friday, September 16, 2011, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Chick-fil-A on Dabney Drive . This fundraiser is to raise money for the Special Olympics of North Carolina. Law enforcement officers will be on the roof at Chick-fil-A as well as on the ground raising funds. They will have t-shirts and hats available for a monetary …
Tuesday Open Line
We will hopefully have some reports later regarding some of the meetings last night. Stay tuned for that, but you may in the meantime come up with your own conclusion as always below on our open lines! In the state level, drama unfolded in our house legislature, the end result being it looks like for a referendum vote on the May 2012 ballots regarding marriage in North Carolina. The House and Senate came to agreement about the amendment language. The …
Monday Open Line
This evening holds an eventful meeting session with the Henderson City Council, the Vance County Board of Commissioners and the Vance County Board of Education all holding sessions. Over the weekend, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) made the following statement regarding the President’s speech to a joint session of Congress: “I believe that the President is on the right track, and I am pleased with his proposal to make crucial investments in education and infrastructure; investments that must not be …
9/11 Message from Obama
Good morning, Today, on the tenth anniversary of the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001, we will mourn the innocent lives lost, honor the heroic first responders who rushed to the scene, and pay tribute to our troops and military families who have served over the past ten years to keep us safe and strong. But, I also hope you’ll remember how the worst terrorist attack in American history brought out the best in the American people. From giving blood, …
Message from Senator Richard Burr
This year, like every year that has passed since, our nation reflects back on the horrific attacks that cost the lives of 2,977 men, women, and children in New York, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon, and on the brave men and women who have laid their lives down since then in defense of the freedoms and security we so often take for granted. These coordinated attacks on our nation had such a profound impact on our society and our world …
High Flight 2011
High Flight 2011 September 17, 2011 Triangle North Executive Airport Triangle North Executive Airport (formerly Franklin County airport) will host a fantastic weekend of aircraft and automotive displays, education, activities and rides along with plenty of food and fun for the entire family. HighFlight 2011 is becoming one of the most popular airport open house events in the Southeast. Open to the general public; there is no admission charge. See you there! Here is a partial list of all you …
Henderson City Council Meeting September 12, 2011
Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday, 12 September 2011 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Agendas (Regular Short Meeting and Work Session) for the above meeting are attached. Media packets with attachments are at the Receptionist desk at City Hall. Also, attached is the “Meetings and Event Calendar” for future meeting notices. We will update this post when we can put the full agenda packet online for you to download. 20110912 Henderson City Council …
Vance County Board of Commissioners September 12, 2011 – Includes Zoning
Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, September 12th at 6pm. Topics include: Public Hearings regarding Rural Operating Assistance Program, DOT Secondary Road Program and the new proposed zoning ordinance. Appointments include Ike Bunn of Enterprise Network Services regarding Award of Bid for the Wide Area Network. And Timmy Baynes, Council of Governments Neighborhood Stabilization Program. If you’d like to speak during the public comments you must register by 5:45pm! Other items being discussed: Committee Reports and Recommendations …
Vance County Board of Education Meeting September 12, 2011
Vance County Board of Education Meeting September 12, 2011 Administrative Services Center at 7:00pm. Activities include: Superintendent’sReport A. Bank Signature Authority for 201 1-2012 Fiscal Year (Attachment Vll.A) * B. Recommendation for Teacher Workdays C. Board Redistricting Board of Education Standing Committees A. Personnel: Ronald B. Kinsley, Chair (Attachment) B. Finance: Gloria J. White, Chair C. Building & Grounds: Ruth M. Hartness, Chair D. Policy: Darlynn P. Oxendine, chair E. Curriculum: Emeron J. Cash, Chair F. Community Relations: Dorothy lV1. Williams, …
Jameson Inns Named for Top Service
Henderson, NC September 8, 2011 – The Jameson Inn hotel brand was ranked #1 in customer service for the first half of 2011 by the Market Metrix Hospitality Index (MMHI) among its segment of hotels. “It is great to know our dedication to our guests has been recognized again,” said Greg Anderson, general manager of the Jameson Inn in Henderson. “Even in a struggling economy, our commitment to an excellent lodging experience is our overriding goal” Anderson went on to …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
The big news around the blotter on Thursday was regarding the GOP debate Wednesday night, including the front runners for the 2012 presidential election. The surprise to many are the polls afterwards of who ‘won’ the debate. Congressman Ron Paul easily bested Romney, Perry and others by compiling enough ‘win’ votes of more than all the others combined, with 55.1% of voters voting for Paul, and the rest distributed to Romney 15.3%, Perry 12.9%, Huntsman 6.4%, Gingrich 4.3%, Cain …
Jobs Speech Tonight at 7:00 p.m. EDT – Watch Live
Tonight at 7:00 p.m. EDT, President Obama will lay out his plan for creating American jobs and growing our economy in a speech before a special joint session of Congress. Last night, Senior Advisor David Plouffe recorded a short video to preview tonight’s speech and highlighted some key points: Make sure you watch the enhanced live stream of the speech with charts, graphs, and quick stats highlighting key points in the President’s speech at WhiteHouse.gov/Jobs-Speech. Immediately following the President’s speech, …
Southern Vance High School’s Art Department Swing For The Arts Golf Outing
Southern Vance High School’s Art Department is hosting its second “Swing for the Arts” golf outing on Saturday, October 15 2011 beginning at 8 a.m. at Kerr Lake Country Club north of Henderson. The golf outing is a fund-raising event with proceeds to be used to purchase supplies for art students at the school. Anyone interested in being a part of this fun event is encouraged to contact Glenn Garrison at Southern Vance High School, by calling 430-6000 or by …
The Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre Seeking New Ownership
Message from Mr. Kopp – As owners of The Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre, we are sorry to announce that we have decided to put the theatre up for sale. The last two years we have been running two theatres (one in VA and Raleigh Road–we are wearing ourselves out emotionally and physically) and have not spent the time we feel is necessary to keep Raleigh Road viable. Therefore, we are hoping to find someone in the community that is interested in keeping NC’s …
N.C. Governor’s Forum On Small Town Tourism Competitiveness Invites Vance County Leaders
Gov. Bev Perdue is hosting three N.C. Governor’s Forums on Small Town Competitiveness sessions and the Division will be on-hand touting the benefits of tourism to small towns by discussing the nuts and bolts of working with the Division to attract visitors and increase their spending for businesses and the community. The forums are an opportunity to bring together both state and federal officials, along with community economic development partners, to hear directly from small town leaders about the resources they …
Thursday Open Line
How is your quality of live in Vance County? Wednesday, organization ThriveNC boasted of a testimonial video from John Ratliff, president and COO of Quintiles, who points out how from universities to the arts to sports, the quality of life in North Carolina is great. How do you feel Vance Countie’s ‘quality of live’ compares with the rest of North Carolina? Discuss and more on the Thursday Open Line!
Ocracoke Reopens For Visitors Wednesday
Ocracoke will be open for business again at 5 p.m. today (Wednesday), when visitors and other nonresidents will be allowed to return to the island. Access is available by ferry across the Pamlico Sound from Cedar Island and Swan Quarter. The short ferry to Ocracoke from Hatteras, normally the state’s busiest route, is closed while NCDOT repairs storm damage to N.C. 12 on Hatteras Island.
Duke Energy and Progress Energy announce North Carolina merger settlement with N.C. Public Staff
CHARLOTTE and RALEIGH, N.C. – Duke Energy and Progress Energy Friday, September 2nd, announced a settlement with the N.C. Public Staff regarding the companies’ proposed merger. The proposed settlement, if approved by the NCUC, would provide for the following: Guaranteed customer savings – the companies will guarantee North Carolina customers benefit from their allocable share of $650 million in savings over the first five years after the merger closes (2012-2016); Continued community support – the companies will continue their current …
Area man arrested in New Jersey for DWI
Via The Alternative Press. On Friday September 2 at 1115 PM, Patrolman Crecca was on Hillside Avenue investigating a motor vehicle accident. While out of the car speaking to one of the drivers, he noticed a Ford Explorer approaching at a high rate of speed. Crecca used his flashlight to try and get the drivers attention to get him to slow down. As the vehicle passed through the accident scene, Crecca yelled at him to stop and the driver finally …