Over the past few years, we have worked steadily in North Carolina to make voting more convenient and to do our best to ensure the integrity of our campaigns and candidates.
Small fire at VCS central office
A fire occurred earlier this afternoon at the Vance County Schools’ Administrative Services Center.
Friday/weekend open line
We’re sure that there won’t be a shortage of conversational topics this far into election season. Enjoy.
Thursday’s open line
I’ll say one thing for local-interest blogs: they have given the everyday Joe a place to practice the fine art of spin control. Here’s your open line.
Arrest made for coin-op B&E
On Monday October 18, 2010, Mark Repokis of Double Bubble Car Wash, 860 S. Beckford Drive in Henderson, North Carolina reported that four vacuum cleaner units at the car wash had been entered.
Vance Special Olympians bring home medals
Vance County State Special Olympic Bocce Team On Saturday, October 16, 2010, five Special Olympic Athletes traveled to Fayetteville, North Carolina to compete in the 2010 Eastern Bocce Tournament.
Changes in Vance board of ed. meeting schedules
The Vance County Board of Education’s Curriculum Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. has been cancelled. The Vance County Board of Education’s Policy Committee Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. has been postponed to 1:00 p.m. today. No agendas were provided for either meeting.
Cokesbury UMC Fall Festival Oct. 30
The Cokesbury United Methodist Church will hold its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 30,2010 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at its facility on Cokesbury Road in Cokesbury, North Carolina. Activities will include: trunk or treat, hot dogs, fire truck ride, cupcake walk, and crafts for kids of all ages. Everyone is welcome! Please call Pastor Dennis Paye at 252.492.5925 for more information.
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
In this edition of the newsletter I wanted to let you know about three new business opportunities that our district is excited to welcome. First is the Triangle North Business Park, and its new access road. Second is the opening of the Shalag Industries Plant in Oxford next week. Lastly is the ribbon cutting of the new Palziv North American plant that will be opening next month in Louisburg.
Wednesday’s open line
Important problem: I can’t decide whether I want to keep my cell phone in a case for added protection or without a case for maximum slimness. What have you decided about your cell phone, assuming you have one? Let us know about this and other earthshaking matters on today’s open line.
City HR committee meets Thursday
A meeting of the Henderson City Council’s Human Resources Committee has been scheduled for Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room, City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a policy issue concerning forthcoming changes to the retiree Medicare prescription program.
Tuesday’s open line
This photograph was taken yesterday at the North Carolina State Fair. We think it speaks volumes, but we’ll leave our readers to determine the substance of the message that it sends on today’s open line.
City council to meet in closed session
Click image to view complete, full-size document. The Henderson City Council will meet today, Monday, October 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina for a closed session consultation with the City Attorney.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
I wanted to update you this week on some more of the new laws that went into place this month.
Monday’s open line
If you were at yesterday’s debate, let us know how it went from a voter’s point of view. Here’s your open line.
Fundraiser for child cancer victim Nov. 9
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Friday/weekend open line
Some of you may have already noticed that my delete key is not broken. Even though you are anonymous as far as HiH is concerned, there is no reason not to exercise civility, graciousness, morality, and integrity of character in your comments. On a more practical note, don’t forget that early voting has begun. Here’s your weekend open line.