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Council approves electronic gaming ordinance
The Henderson City Council voted unanimously to approve an electronic gaming ordinance which will strictly regulate the location and conduct of games such as “on-line sweepstakes” in the city of Henderson.
Tuesday’s open line
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Judge renders decision on subpoena in Hester suit
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Council to discuss dog ordinance in work session
Click image to view complete, full-size document. The Henderson City Council’s work session, if called, is held immediately following the short regular session on the fourth Monday of each month at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
NC Humanities Council invests in eight projects
by Jennifer McCollum, Ph.D. Public Information Officer North Carolina Humanities Council Greensboro -— The North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has awarded $58,950 in grants for public humanities projects. All funded programs are free and open to the public.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
I continued working with my fellow members of the House this week to pass legislation that I believe will improve the lives of all North Carolina citizens.
Barracudas boast two triple winners in Saturday meet
Photo courtesy of Jin Treacy Vance Aquatics Barracudas swimmer Kevin Treacy by Jennifer Johnson Vance Aquatics swam in their fourth meet on Saturday, June 26th against Five Oaks of Durham. The final score was Vance 137 and Five Oaks 277.
Public hearing on electronic gaming set for tonight
Click image to view complete, full-size document. The Henderson City Council’s short regular session meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
Etheridge votes to restore Medicare cuts
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) announced House passage of H.R. 3962, fully-paid-for legislation which reverses a 21 percent payment cut for doctors in Medicare and TRICARE which began to be implemented last week.
Etheridge votes for DISCLOSE Act
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted to shine a light on the role of special interests by increasing disclosure rules and strengthening transparency in federal campaigns.
NC/VA HSR compact to meet July 12
RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) today announced the inaugural meeting of the Virginia-North Carolina High Speed Rail Compact will be held on July 12, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Friday/weekend open line
I live in a household where firearms are handled on a near-daily basis.
School board to hold called meeting June 30
Click on image to view complete, full-size document. Above is the agenda for the Vance County Board of Education’s called meeting scheduled for June 30, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. The board meets at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
County water committee to meet July 13
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office to discuss the water project. The County Manager’s office is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Thursday’s open line
Was President Barack Obama right to fire Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal over remarks he made in a Rolling Stone interview? Let us know what you think on today’s open line.
Wednesday’s open line
I can’t tell you how disappointed I am to discover that I’m not eligible to bid on a Vance County Schools mobile classroom. My first teaching assignment was in one of those mobile classrooms. I loved it. It had air conditioning when the regular building didn’t. It wasn’t great when it rained, though. Here’s your open line.
Sanitation dept. summer hours begin July 1
Beginning July 1, 2010, the City of Henderson Public Works Department’s Sanitation Division will change to its summer schedule.
Elissa Yount: Seeing ourselves as others see us
It was a long and winding road that brought many of the graduates who finished high school 45 years ago at Henderson High School back together again last weekend for a reunion that takes place every five years.