David Pitman of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division has been chosen as the Officer of the Month for July 2010.
County education committee meets tomorrow
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Education Committee will meet tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. in the officer of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. The committee is comprised of Commissioners Deborah Brown, Dan Brummitt, and Terry Garrison. No agenda was provided for the meeting. The county manager’s office is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Thursday’s open line
There was this motto that hung in my father’s office for years. It went something like this: “We, the unappreciated, led by the unknowing, doing the impossible for the ungrateful, have done so much with so little for so long it’s widely assumed that we can do anything with nothing.” And he worked in the private sector. Still does. Here’s your open line.
HPD makes arrest for vehicle B&E
On August 13, 2010 around 9:34 p.m. a vice/narcotics Officer with the Henderson Police Department was in the area of the 200 block of S. Williams Street in Henderson, North Carolina when he heard a car alarm coming from a vehicle in a church parking lot.
Search warrant yields pot, pills, scales, and bags
On August 18, 2010 officers with the Henderson Police Department Vice/Narcotics Unit conducted a search warrant at 720 Highland Avenue, Apartment 6F in Henderson, North Carolina in reference to numerous citizen complaints.
Tips for getting kids back into school routine
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Need help getting your kids out the door in the mornings?
Elissa Yount: A clock that tells more than time
In the latest edition of National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors magazine there was an article my husband read about a most fascinating clock.
Wednesday’s open line
It’s a slow week so far, so make your own fun. Here’s your open line.
7 Days at the Golf Course, Utopia
by Julian Oliver Utopia, Texas is no longer a small town west of San Antonio and in the Hill Country of Texas, but now a movie-making Mecca.
Car seat safety check Aug. 19
The Safe Kids Henderson — Vance Coalition will be sponsoring a free child passenger safety car seat clinic on Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Compare Foods, E. Andrews Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
HPD arrests Jatavious Reid for burglary…again
On Sunday August 15, 2010 around 12:50 a.m. officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to a breaking and entering in progress at 217 S. Bullock Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Tuesday’s open line
Today is the last day of summer break for Vance County teachers, and if I know my teachers, many of them have already been to their classrooms to start getting things back in shape. Here’s your open line.
Changes to HiH user data handling
Editor’s Note: To ensure that these changes go into effect, make sure that you delete the cookies from your browser. We’re making some important changes in how we protect your privacy here at Home in Henderson.
Henderson Allstars homecoming
The Henderson/Vance 16 & under softball Allstars arrived home at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Friday, August 13, 2010 to a crowd of well over 100 Vance County residents.
I-85 fatality on reportedly stolen motorcycle
On August 14, 2010 around 10:11 p.m. officers with the Henderson Police Department Uniform Patrol Division responded to I-85 northbound near the 214 xxit, East Andrews Avenue in reference to a single motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
While North Carolina has become a more urban state in the past 20 years, small and rural communities continue to make up a large part of our population.
Weed & Seed meeting location changed
The Weed & Seed Committee meeting scheduled for August 19, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. has been moved to the Progressive Faith Missionary Church. The address of the church was not provided; however, Google gives its location here.
Board of ed. committee dates before Sept. 13
The Vance County Board of Education committees will hold the following meetings in anticipation of their upcoming regular meeting on September 13, 2010: