Washington, DC -— Congressman G. K. Butterfield applauded today’s federal disaster declaration by President Obama for people affected by the recent storms in eastern North Carolina.
Revised city meetings & events calendar
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City’s Public Safety Committee to meet Oct. 19
The Henderson City Council’s Public Safety Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue, in Henderson, North Carolina. The purpose of the meeting is to continue discussions on the graffiti ordinance and the animal control ordinance. The meeting is open to the public.
Thursday’s open line
The Littlest Editor and I both got the flu vaccine on Tuesday, and at time of posting we both feel terrible. I don’t remember feeling the same way last year, and I got the H1N1 and pneumonia vaccine on top of it. Has anyone else noticed the same thing? Let us know on today’s open line.
Overton & Diesel team HPD’s Officer of the Month
Officer Overton (left) & Diesel (right) For assistance provided at the scene of a suspected breaking & entering and theft-in-progress call, the team of Officer Overton and his canine partner Diesel was nominated for recognition as the Officer of the Month.
Harris Vance County Schools’ Principal of the Year
Carolyn Harris, Vance County Schools’ Principal of the Year Carolyn Harris, who has been the principal at New Hope Elementary School for three years, has been selected as the Vance County Schools’ Principal of the Year for 2010-2011.
Elissa Yount: Whistleblowers
The state has whistleblower laws that protect people when they report waste, corruption, or political patronage.
HPD sergeant arrested for larceny
Today at approximately 7:00 p.m. Detective Sergeant Kendall Riddick, 35, was arrested by members of the Henderson Police Department and the NC State Bureau of Investigation for larceny.
County general gov committee meets Wednesday
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ General Government Committee well meet Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. The County Manager’s officer is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Tuesday’s open line
We were unable to cover yesterday’s prosaic-looking meeting of the Henderson City Council last night. If anyone was there and would care to fill in the blanks, please do so below on today’s open line.
Council to consider re-affirming Fair Housing Plan
Click image to view complete, full-size document. Above is the agenda and meeting notes for the Henderson City Council’s regular monthly meeting. The council holds its regular monthly meeting on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
Int’l Walk to School Day October 2010
Safe Kids Henderson-Vance and the Henderson Police Department walked with children at E. M. Rollins Elementary School on October 6, 2010, the International Walk to School Day.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
Several new laws went into place on the first of this month and I wanted to take this opportunity to inform you about a few of them with which you may not be familiar.
Monday’s open line
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Etheridge announces new Lillington health center
Lillington, NC — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge today announced First Choice Community Health Centers of Mamers will construct a two-story 32,000 square feet Health Center in Lillington, NC.
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
I want to thank everyone who sent in a response to my last newsletter.
Board of ed. to look at personnel records rules
Click image to view complete, full-size document. Above is the agenda for the Vance County Board of Education. The board meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center, 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.