Raleigh — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted this week to pass an emergency aid bill to help states save teacher jobs.
Narcotics arrests net methadone, handgun
Chief K. L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit performed a vehicle stop at the 900 block of South Carolina Avenue.
Henderson-Vance awaits arrival of world champs
Henderson and Vance County are currently awaiting the arrival of their 16 & under All-Star softball team at the Aycock Recreation Center. The team won the Babe Ruth World Series in its category earlier today. At time of publication, a crowd was gathering to greet the champions. Their expected time of arrival is 5:45 p.m. today.
Etheridge on Social Security’s 75th birthday
by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, NC-02 Seventy-five years ago this month, after much debate and negotiation, Social Security was passed by Congress and on August 14, 1935 President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed it into the law of the land.
City amends fat, oil, and grease ordinance
The Henderson City Council voted unanimously during its Monday evening regular meeting to amend its fat, oil, and grease (commonly known as a FOG ordinance).
Vance County Water Project Phase 1A map
The green dots indicate customers who have signed on to county water. The red dots indicate those who have not signed up. Click image to view full-size map.
Parenting education series begins Sept. 2
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Five settle with Hester on libel suit
Only one defendant remains in suit that originally named 20 The following press release was made available to Home in Henderson early yesterday afternoon by attorneys Amanda Martin, Michael Satterwhite, and Boyd Sturges:
Friday/weekend open line
We are pleased and not at all surprised that five out of the six defendants in the Hester vs. Doe case have been able to settle the case against them amicably. We hope that an offer of an amicable resolution will eventually be extended to the sixth. Here’s your open line.
City to proceed with no-bid replacement of UV system
Assistant City Manager Frank Frazier told the Henderson City Council on Monday evening that the city is looking to expedite the replacement of the failing UV water disinfection system by proceeding the with acquisition and installation of new equipment without first obtaining bids.
County public safety committee meets Aug. 18
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Public Safety Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. Mike Waters of the Vance County Bar Association will be present for the meeting. No specific agenda items were provided. Ayscue’s office is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Bullock presses for police civilian review board
Editor’s Note: Documents have been redacted for proper names and pronouns that could identify the individuals involved. Local NAACP chapter president Horace Bullock asked the Henderson City Council on Monday evening to create a civilian review board for its police department.
Thursday’s open line
Yesterday marked the first significant brown-out of the summer, at least in my neighborhood. I couldn’t help but ponder during the few seconds the power was out late yesterday afternoon that it doesn’t happen nearly as much as it used to. The same can be said about cable outages, now that I think about it. Sometimes we just have to appreciate the little things. Here’s your open line.
Henderson meeting & events calendar
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Elissa Yount: You be the judge
A former White House cabinet member in a television interview last week said the biggest problem in America is accepting incompetence from those in charge.
Congress votes for state fiscal aid measure
The House of Representatives voted yesterday on a state fiscal aid measure that would help avoid teacher layoffs and ensure North Carolina will have the funding to cover those on Medicaid roles.
City authorizes seven house demolitions
Editor’s Note: Links to properties contain written information on structures and photographs of conditions at those locations. During Monday’s meeting of the Henderson City Council, members authorized the demolition of structures at the following addresses:
Wednesday’s open line
I don’t know about the other teachers out there, but I’m already thinking and planning what I’m going to do during this year to come. I just wish I was getting paid for it. Oh, well. Here’s your open line.
HiH video: Henderson City Council 08-09-10
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Tuesday’s open line
This hottest summer on record gives us pause to ponder global warming…and what the air conditioners will be set at when we go back to school next week. Here’s your open line.