The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Technology Committee is set to meet on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room. The purpose of the meeting is to continue discussions regarding the Technology Study. The Commissioners’ Conference Room is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Car seat clinic Sept. 25
The Safe Kids Henderson – Vance Coalition will be sponsoring a free child passenger safety car seat clinic on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Chestnut and Breckenridge Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
HiH video: Henderson City Council 09-20-10
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Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
North Carolina is getting tougher on criminals in this state, while also trying to assure that we are punishing the right people.
Monday’s open line
Once again, those who are interested in both county and city government will have to make a choice between the two special meetings tonight at 6:00 p.m. For those who haven’t been keeping track, the Henderson City Council is holding a special meeting at City Hall (134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina) at 6:00 p.m. on police review boards. The county is holding a special meeting in the County Administration Building (122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina) on …
County commission to hold special meeting Monday
County to consider moratorium on outdoor firing ranges Home in Henderson was just notified via United States Postal Service that Vance County Board of Commissioners Chair Danny Wright has called a special meeting of the commission for Monday, September 20, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Conference Room, County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Friday/weekend open line
Every federal administration in my lifetime has attempted to broker a deal in the Middle East to bring a lasting peace between Israel and its enemies in the region — and with the exception of the Camp David Accords, failed in varying degrees of ignominy. At time of publication, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is leaving the region after the latest talks result in failure. Do you think that the US should keep trying? Let us know on …
Disaster assistance for NC poulty farmers
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced that $60 million will be made available by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid poultry farmers in North Carolina and other states.
Simmons HPD Officer of the Month
Officer Simmons was nominated by his section dommander and wupervisor as Officer of the Month for August 2010.
Opinion: Running press releases is not bias
At various times throughout my tenure as your humble Home in Henderson editor, I have taken some minor heat over press releases that I run from North Carolina state and federal politicians.
Thursday’s open line
Just a reminded that Home in Henderson accepts political advertising from all comers. We only require that the name of whoever is paying for the ad appears on it. Here’s your open line.
Evans expresses concern for Hispanic population
Near the end of Monday’s regular meeting of the Henderson City Council, member Mary Emma Evans expressed a concern for Henderson’s Hispanic population.
Etheridge hosts jobs & econ. dev. conference
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today concluded his two-day 2010 job creation and economic development conference with business and chamber of commerce leaders from across North Carolina. Forty key business leaders and Chamber of Commerce officials from the 2nd District attended to discuss important economic issues for North Carolina.
City council approves multiple contracts
The Henderson City Council approved a flurry of resolutions for contracts and grants for various Henderson projects, including:
Wednesday’s open line
You guys think it’s funny when I put the wrong day on the open line? At least you have the luxury of not being too busy to be able to tell the difference. Here’s your Wednesday open line.
Man charged with kidnapping, armed robbery
On September 11, 2010 at approximately 2:44 p.m. officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to Wal-Mart, located at 200 N. Cooper Drive in Henderson, North Carolina in reference to an attempted armed robbery.
School board policy meeting canceled
The Vance County Board of Education’s Policy Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2010 has been canceled. No information on a rescheduled date and time was made available.
Council to meet on joint funding Sept. 28
In a discussion requested by Henderson City Council member Garry Daeke during yesterday’s council meeting, the Ward 3 member revived the perennial issue of jointly funded Henderson-Vance County programs.
Board of ed. meeting schedule
The Vance County Board of Education’s committees will meet at the following dates and times in advance of their full board meeting on October 11, 2010:
Henderson city meeting & events calendar
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