Homicide Case On July 25, 2010 around 12:22 a.m. officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the Mexican Pool Room at 1109 Old Norlina Road in Henderson, North Carolina in reference to a person that had been shot.
Etheridge emphasizes first responder job training
Raleigh -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge today spoke about the importance of first responder training while on a tour of the newly expanded Wake Tech Public Safety Education Center.
Golden LEAF Summer 2010 newsletter
To read the Golden LEAF Foundation’s Summer 2010 newsletter, click here.
Thursday’s open line
I found this sheet of stamps with the airplanes printed upside down. Is it worth anything? Just kidding. Here’s your open line.
HFD open house October 9
The public is invited to attend the Henderson Fire Department Open House on Saturday, October 9, 2010 during National Fire Prevention Week.
Revised Henderson meeting & events calendar
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Wednesday’s open line
Where will the hurricane strike? Do you have enough water, baby wipes, Spam, beans, and Sterno? These are important questions on our open line.
County HR committee meets Sept. 7
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Human Resources Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. in the officer of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. Ayscue’s office is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina. No agenda for the meeting was provided.
Elissa Yount: Which comes first?
Editor’s Note: This views expressed in this column do not reflect the views of the editor and publisher of Home in Henderson. Which comes first — improved schools or jobs for our community?
Board of ed. finance committee meeting canceled
The Vance County Board of Education Finance Committee meeting that was scheduled for today, Wednesday, September 1, 2010 has been canceled.
County planning & environ. com. meets Thursday
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Planning & Environmental Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, September 2 at 3:00 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue to review requests for quotes (RFQs) for the US #1 Sewer Project. The County Manager’s office is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
County technology committee meets today
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Technology Committee will meet today, Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Room, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina. According to County Clerk Kelly Grissom, this meeting was scheduled during last month’s meeting. No agenda for the meeting was provided.
Tuesday’s open line
We read in yesterday’s headlines that Mexico sacked 10% of its police force due to corruption. I boggle every time someone tells me they are going to vacation there. The weather must be really really nice. Here’s your open line.
E.M. Rollins yearbook seeks sponsorships
The E.M. Rollins Yearbook Committee is seeking sponsorships of $30 each to underwrite this year’s yearbook.
Special Olympics 220 Seafood fundraiser today
Vance County Special Olympics will be hosting a 220 Seafood Fundraiser today, Monday, August 30, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Eat-in or take-out is $6 per plate. Please come out and support Vance County’s special athletes!
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
I shared some information with you last week about North Carolina’s education budget, pointing out the areas where we made significant investments and those areas where we had to cut back to balance the state’s budget.
Monday’s open line
An air quality alert has been issued until 9:00 p.m. today. So much for going out for recess. Here’s your open line.
HPD makes another arrest for stolen street signs
** UPDATED ** Home in Henderson has learned that James Dubinski, 18, of 2200 Oxford Road in Henderson, North Carolina has been charged with felony possession of stolen property in connection with stolen street signs.
High speed rail comment period extended
Raleigh -— Due to the volume of comments received, North Carolina, Virginia and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) have extended the comment period on the Tier II Draft Environmental Impact Statement, which covers the portion of the Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) corridor between Richmond, Virginia and Raleigh, North Carolina.