It’s probably not a coincidence that American elections fall so closely after Halloween. After all, that’s when the masks come off. Here’s your open line.
Ghostbusters revival at drive-in this weekend
The Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre will be presenting the 1984 classic film Ghostbusters during this Halloween weekend. The show will play at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening and again on Saturday at 8:45 p.m. Saturday will also feature the theatre’s second Dusk to Dawn movie night. You may find more information on the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre here.
Thursday’s open line
The personal attacks and scare tactics being employed in this election season’s campaign ads are beginning to make me think that we can never live up to the Founding Fathers’ expectations for us. Here’s your open line.
HPD & ATF make arrest on felony indictment
On October 26, 2010, officers of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) Team assisted federal agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) in the service of a federal indictment on Earnest Augustus Hawkins, 32, of 1753 Old Norlina Road in Henderson, North Carolina.
HPD arrests VA fugitive
On Tuesday, October 26, 2010, Henderson Police Department Officer E. Burrell arrested Crishon Allen, 28, of 2060 Francis Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
City loose leaf collection information
This from the City of Henderson Public Works Department: The collection of loose leaves at the curbside by the City of Henderson Public Works Department is set to start the week of November 1, 2010. In an effort to make sure everyone gets service on a regular and consistent basis the following rules will apply.
County committee meets Thursday
The Vance County Board of Commissioner’s General Government Committee will meet Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. Ayscue’s office is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
Over the past few newsletters, I have shared with you steps your State Government is taking to improve the general welfare of all the citizens here in North Carolina.
HiH video: Henderson council short session 10-25-10
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HiH video: Henderson council work session 10-25-10
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Beacon Light Apts. to be demolished
The Henderson City Council unanimously approved a resolution that will allow Henderson Mayor Pete O’Geary to sign a memorandum of understanding with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the demolition of Beacon Light Apartments.
Tuesday’s open line
The issue of joint funding seems to be slinking off into the woodwork as a cause célèbre of Henderson City Council Members. Has the constituency lost interest? Here’s your open line.
Monday’s open line
We’ve noticed from the HiH chatter that a lot of invective is being hurled about politics at the national level. While we don’t diminish the importance of such a debate, we encourage readers not to lose sight of what’s going on in our own backyards. Ultimately, what happens where we live is most likely to affect how we live the most. Here’s your open line.
Purdue wants to set gov’t straight
North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue wants to cut through barriers to progress in North Carolina, and she needs your help.
Council to consider revised water shortage agreement
Click image to view complete, full-size document. Above is the agenda and meeting notes for the Henderson City Council’s regular monthly work session. The council holds its regular monthly work session on the fourth Monday of each month immediately following the short regular session meeting in City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
Trick-or-treat safety tips
Halloween (Trick or Treat) night for the children in the City of Henderson will be observed on Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please advise children of the following Halloween Safety Tips:
Three year-old struck by vehicle
On October 21, 2010 at 5:06 p.m. officers of the Henderson Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to a call of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on North Clark Street near Sunrise Avenue.
City council to appoint new city clerk
Click image to view complete, full-size document. Above is the agenda and meeting notes for the Henderson City Council’s short regular monthly meeting. The council holds its short regular monthly meeting on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.