Nine of fifteen or 60% percent of Vance County Schools were reported as meeting federally-mandated Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) yesterday.
Elissa Yount: What’s important
One of the pleasures of watching the Tour de France on television is seeing the wonderful buildings and historic properties of the villages the bikers pass through.
Wednesday’s open line
It may be hot, but all I have to do is picture myself shoveling snow for an hour to put it all in perspective. Here’s your open line.
Tuesday’s open line
** Corrected ** We heard that there was a public hearing scheduled for yesterday’s meeting of the Kittrell Town Council regarding extending zoning to a one-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) around the town. We were unable to cover the meeting, but we’re curious about whether the vote took place and what the result was. Let us know what happened on today’s open line.
Monday’s open line
While thunderstorms are impressive and fun, they really don’t bring a lot of rain. We need a good soak. Here’s your open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
Coming into this session, I joined with other members in the House to support four major priorities for our state and the people I represent.
Additional arrests in Champion shooting
Kyree Williams, 17, of 401 Spring Court in Henderson, North Carolina was apprehended by members of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division, Drug/Vice Unit, and Uniform Patrol Division on July 16, 2010.
Etheridge reaffirms commitment to social security
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Representative Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) said today that Social Security is as important as ever as it approaches its 75th Anniversary on August 14, 2010, as the House Ways and Means Committee Subcommittee on Social Security held a hearing, “Social Security at 75 Years: More Necessary Now Than Ever.”
Elissa Yount: Lessons from WWII
Reading about World War II is a passion that I share with many friends and kin.
FAITH fund raiser July 16
The pet rescue organization For Animals In Trouble, there’s Hope (FAITH) will be holding a spaghetti plate fund raiser on Friday, July 16, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday’s open line
To those of you celebrating Bastille Day, we wish you liberty, equality, and fraternity. Here’s your open line.
Special county commission meeting July 15
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet in a special called meeting on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina. The purpose of the meeting is to address matters involving the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and other items as needed.
Arrest made in Dante Champion homicide
On July 13, 2010 members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigations Division arrested Antonio Townes, 17, of 118 North Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Tuesday’s open line
The Hester vs. Anonymous Bloggers case continues to attract national attention. Here’s your open line.
To the editor: Nation needs HSR
I have ridden the train twice in the past twelve months and I plan to take the train again this year.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
We worked long hours this week as we move closer to adjourning this year’s legislative session.
Fatal shooting on Pearl St.
On July 10, 2010 around 2:14 a.m. officers with Henderson Police Department responded to the 200 block of Pearl Street in Henderson, North Carolina in reference to a person that was shot.