On Sunday March 7, 2011, officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to Citi Trends, 1654 N. Garnett Street in Henderson in response to a larceny.
Man charged with larceny for stealing shift knob
On Saturday, March 5, 2011, an officer of the Henderson Police Department responded to Wal-Mart, 200 N. Cooper Drive in Henderson in response to a larceny report.
Tuesday’s open line
When you stand by and watch injustice being done to a group that is weak by a group that is strong, remember this: One day you may be weak. Protecting the fundamental rights of your fellow citizens is not an act of charity. Rather, it is an act of enlightened self-interest. Unless each one of us has the same set of rights, we can never truly be a free people. Here’s your open line.
Man arrested for larceny of meat
On Saturday March 5, 2011, on officer of the Henderson Police Department responded to Walmart, 200 N. Cooper Drive in Henderson in response to a report of a larceny.
Butterfield calls for football helmet hearings
Washington, D.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield has called for a hearing on how to reduce concussions and other head injuries to football players at all levels and ages.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
A number of substantive bills are working through our committees and will soon reach the House floor.
Man arrested for illegal alleged basketball jones
On Saturday March 5, 2011, an officer of the Henderson Police Department responded to Family Dollar, 1405 East Andrews Avenue in Henderson in response to a larceny report.
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
Two bills of considerable public importance were voted upon by the Senate this week.
Monday’s open line
Don’t forget the Henderson-Vance Safe Kids fund raiser being held today and tomorrow at Pizza Inn. Bring this flyer with you when you visit so that 10% of the cost of your meal is directed towards that worthy organization. Here’s your open line.
Thursday’s open line
The rumor that I was admitted to the Duke University Medical Center earlier this week is true. On Monday afternoon I went to the emergency room at Maria Parham Medical Center on the advice of my family doctor, and from there I was shipped to Duke for various cardiac tests. Luckily, those tests all came out negative for a heart attack, heart damage, and coronary artery disease. I was was sent home yesterday with a new prescription that will hopefully …
Purdue vetoes bill for second time
North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue this week vetoed Senate Bill 13, her first veto of the legislative session and only the second of her administration.
City council work session agenda
Here is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s monthly work session. The work session is held on the fourth Monday of each month immediately following the short regular session in the Henderson Municipal Building, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. Click image to view complete, full-size document.
Monday’s open line
A little voice in my head told me yesterday that if I lived in southern California, I could enjoy weather like this weekend’s just about every day, plus or minus the occasional earthquake. That’s dangerous thinking. Here’s your open line. P.S. — Happy birthday, Dad!
City council short regular session agenda
Here is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s short regular session. The short regular session is held on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Henderson Municipal Building, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. Click image to view complete, full-size document.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
Budget writers in the General Assembly rolled out their broad budget proposals this week and have introduced a plan that will set back our state by firing teachers and state employees and limiting our children’s education options.
Friday/weekend open line
Why is the Redbox and Walmart blue? Discuss. Here’s your open line.
School board holding emergency exec. session today
The Vance County Board of Education is holding an emergency executive session today at 5:30 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center, 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. North Carolina law defines an emergency meeting as one that is called to deal with generally unexpected circumstances for which an immediate response is needed. An executive session may be called for personnel matters, property acquisition, economic development matters, attorney-client privilege, and for local school boards to develop a response to incidents …
City council to interview prospective council members
The Henderson City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the Ward 1 ward seat held by the late Mary Emma Evans.