Don’t forget that there is a winter weather advisory for black ice out there until noon today. Be safe. Here’s your open line.
Garbage & yard debris collection changes
City of Henderson Public Works Department announces the following:
Monday’s open line
We were impressed that the city rolled a plow through our subdivision so early in the latest snow emergency. It’s a good thing, too, as we were on our last sheet of toilet paper. It’s cold outside. Here’s your open line.
Friday’s open line
We were so busy with last minute shopping that I forgot the open line. Better late than never. Enjoy.
HPD warrant-serving operation nets multiple arrests
On Monday, December 20, and Tuesday, December 21, Officer D, Pittman of the criminal investigation division and Officers K. Gregory and D. Ragland of the patrol division participated in an operation geared toward serving numerous unserved warrants.
City loose leaf collection to Jan. 15, 2011
The City of Henderson’s Public Works Department staff is working diligently to remove raked leaves from the curbing as they are left for pick up. Except for inclement weather, the leaf collection crews are working six days per week to assure to collect all loose leaves by the January 15, 2011 deadline.
Thursday’s open line
We see snow in the forecast for Saturday. It is legitimate weather prediction or a combination of wishful thinking and media hype? Let us know what you think on today’s open line.
Man arrested for shoplifting
On December 14, 2010 members of the Henderson Police Department’s Patrol Division arrested and charged Robert Allen O’bery, 34, of 111 S. Pinkston Street, Apartment 19 in Henderson, North Carolina.
Butterfield appoints district director
Wilson -— Congressman G. K. Butterfield has named a Greenville resident as his district director.
Board of ed. called meeting Jan. 3
The Vance County Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center, 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. The purpose of the meeting is to approve bids for the construction of multi-purpose rooms.
Woman arrested for intent to commit larceny
On December 20, 2010 members of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division arrested Erica Couch, 25,, of 476 Walters Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Wednesday’s open line
While it is occasionally pointed out that your humble editor is not a Christian, I often find wisdom and comfort in many of its maxims. As the stresses of the holiday season pile on in the form of heavy traffic, crowded stores, fretting about finances, friction with family, cooking, cleaning, travel, and all the rest, I try to maintain the belief that the oft-quoted phrase “peace on Earth, good will towards men” should be more than a seasonal slogan, but …
Winter solstice lunar eclipse
Click image to view enlarged photograph. The moon as it emerges from eclipse at approximately 3:25 a.m.
Tuesday’s open line
We were unable to cover yesterday’s special meeting of the Henderson City Council last night, so we invite anyone who was there to offer their thoughts, observations, reflections, rants, and non-profane commentary below. On a personal note, today is a milestone for the Editor family: our daughter and eldest child is getting married this afternoon. We are very proud of her and her many accomplishments, and she exemplifies the fact that Henderson and Vance County can be as good a …
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
The holidays are upon us and soon we’ll be ringing in the New Year. I hope this time of year finds you and your family in good cheer and good health.
Monday’s open line
Don’t forget that the Henderson City Council is meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. to discuss issues associated with the high speed rail coming through town. They’ll meet in the Henderson Municipal Building, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. Here’s your open line.
HiH still needs you
Home in Henderson is still trying to meet the obligations it incurred this spring and summer in contesting the subpoena served on us by now-County Commissioner Tommy Hester. Although our victory wasn’t total, fourteen out of twenty comment posters were able to protect their anonymity and preserve their First Amendment rights. Please consider helping during this season of holiday giving. Our address and contact information are available on the masthead at the top of the page, or you can contribute …
Attempted murder-suicide shooting at ACS
A shooting occurred this morning at ACS, 120 158 Bypass in Henderson, North Carolina. WRAL is reporting that Marcus Antwan Hammie shot Shandria Shaw several times outside of ACS early this morning. He then fatally shot himself. Shaw was flown to the Duke University Medical Center. There is no report on her condition.
Friday/weekend open line
For every student’s jump of joy upon learning about our pre-Christmas four-day weekend, there will be an equal and opposite groan of anguish when it comes time to make those days up. And there isn’t even enough on the ground for a decent snowman. Here’s your weekend open line.