Click here to read Golden LEAF’s 2009 annual report. The report contains details on foundation activities, including grants awarded during the 2009 fiscal year. It also includes the Foundation’s financials.
HiH video: Vance County Commission 08-02-10
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Tuesday’s open line
Have you completed your Gang Assessment Survey yet? Even though The Daily Dispatch didn’t mention it, the survey is available by clicking the “Vance County Gang Assessment Project” link currently located in the right-hand margin of your screen. Here’s your open line.
Watkins, Harris reappointed to EDC
Local businessmen Paul Harris and Sam Watkins were reappointed to the Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission (EDC) by unanimous vote during Monday’s meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners.
County technology committee meets Friday
** UPDATED ** The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Technology Committee has been rescheduled to meet on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in the commissioners’ room. The commissioners’ room is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina. No agenda for the meeting was provided.
Wray reminds constituents of tax holiday weekend
Raleigh -— Rep. Michael H. Wray today reminded his constituents to take advantage of the state’s sales tax holiday, which starts at 12:01 am on Friday, August 6 and ends at 11:59 pm on Sunday, August 8.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
Since our session ended, the governor has signed several pieces of legislation into law.
Monday’s open line
Here’s an interesting link: N.C. judge says online IDs can remain confidential Here’s your open line.
County human resources committee meets today
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Human Resources Committee is scheduled to meet today, Monday, August 2 at 3:30 p.m. in the office 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.
School personnel committee meets tomorrow
The Vance County Board of Education’s Personnel Committee will meet tomorrow, August 3, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room, 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. No agenda for the meeting was provided.
Etheridge votes for military contruction bill
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) supported increased North Carolina job creation and support for the nation’s veterans today with his vote for H.R. 5822, “The Military Construction/ VA Appropriations Bill for 2011.”
Gang assessment committee needs your input
Click image to view complete, full-size document. Vance County is taking a look at gang activity in our county.
NC Special Olympics team wins gold
A Blog by Gov. Bev Purdue Since the opening ceremonies on July 18, 50 athletes, 14 coaches and four staff members have represented North Carolina at the Special Olympics USA National Summer Games in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Henderson recycle items
Here is a list of recycle items that was sent to us by a reader yesterday. The list originates from the Henderson Public Works Department, so we believe that it is a reliable indicator of what can be recycled. Click image to view complete, full-size document.
Thursday’s open line
We’ve been comparing the volume of the four trash cans that we’ve filled each week to the volume of the 96 gallon container that we were provided by the city in anticipation of the changeover to private collection next week. Guess what? The new container looks as if it will hold about half the volume of trash my family normally produces in a week. According to the literature we’ve received, if we want the other half hauled away (i.e., if …
Butterfield to visit Vance County Aug. 10
According to an email from Vance County Board of Commissioners Clerk Kelly Grissom, Congressman G.K. Butterfield will be visiting for a photo op regarding grant funding that has been awarded to the county through USDA Rural Development for the county-wide water project.
Funeral homes object to city policy changes
During the Henderson City Council’s public comment period for non-agenda items in Monday evening’s meeting, two funeral home directors objected to changes in city grave opening policy that were made during a city council meeting on June 28, 2010.
Wednesday’s open line
Well, my jury duty saga has come to an end. Oh, well. We were unable to cover the HSR meeting at Aycock Elementary School last night. If you were there, please let us know what happened, if anything, on today’s open line.
Man arrested for vehicle B&E
On July 23, 2010 a patrol officer working his assigned zone responded to 944 E. Montgomery Street in reference to a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle in progress.