We returned to Raleigh this week and have already set to work studying legislation that has been introduced.
Lake safety council to hold meeting on hydrilla
by Gene Midyette, President Kerr-Buggs Island Safety Council The Kerr-Buggs Island Safety Council would like to invite all interested parties to a discussion concerning the control of hydrilla in Kerr Lake.
Purdue announces I-85 contract
North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue announced that a major transportation project on Interstate 85 came in at half the anticipated cost and is expected to be finished five months early.
Purdue asks for review of boards & commissioners
Gov. Perdue asked the members of the General Assembly to review a full list of 345 boards and commissions with an eye on eliminating or consolidating some.
Monday’s open line
For those of you thinking ahead to the summer and the question that all working parents face (What do we do with the kids?), please check out Crossroads Christian School’s Colts Kids Summer Camp. You’ll find a link to their information under “Featured Links” or in the side panel ad in the right margin of the page. Here’s your open line.
Another arrested for Roses TV theft
On Wednesday, January 26, 2011, Tyrell Keshaun Person, 20, of 409 Davis Street in Henderson was charged with one count of misdemeanor larceny and one count of conspiracy to commit larceny.
County Planning & Environment com. meets Feb. 1
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue to discuss the county-wide water project. The office of the county manager is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Friday/weekend open line
Do the gang survey results jibe with what you see in your daily voyage through Henderson life? Let us know on this weekend open line.
Vance County JCPC presents results of gang survey
The Vance County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) presented the results of its recent Gang Assessment to community leaders and citizenry at the Maria Parham Medical Center yesterday evening.
City council planning retreat agenda
Here is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s strategic planning retreat. The retreat will be held today, Friday, January 28, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Aycock Recreation Center. A buffet breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. Click image to view complete, full-size document.
Thursday’s open line
Several days ago, in response to a remark a comment poster made to the effect that nothing is free, I posted an open line stating that that person and like minded individuals should send me a check, since Home in Henderson is offered free-of-charge. I was subsequently criticized for not specifying an amount. My statement was more or less in jest. It is pretty clear to me that although people are willing to pay for a newspaper, the computer-savvy among …
School board to hold Jan. 31 called meeting
The Vance County Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Monday, January 31, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the Administrative Service Center, 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
HPD arrests one of “Henderson’s Most Wanted”
On January 25, 2011 members of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division arrested Miguel Burt, 17, of 237 Gary Street in Henderson for robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by felon.
HPD makes arrest in Walmart armed robbery case
On Wednesday January 26, 2011, an officer of the Henderson Police Department’s Patrol Division arrested Jovon Antwan Bullock, 22, of 416 Harriett Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Alleged larceny duo have 102 combined arrests
On Saturday January 22, 2011, officers of the Henderson Police Department Patrol Division responded to Food Lion, 1650 N. Garnett Street in response to a larceny.
Evans’ life and service honored by resolution
The Henderson City Council unanimously passed a resolution honoring the life and work of fellow member Mary Emma Evans during its short regular session on Monday evening.
Wednesday’s open line
If there was ever a day in Henderson to “disagree agreeably”, this should be it. Here’s your open line.