Editor’s Note: Due to an equipment malfunction, Eric’s camera two did not record. He was forced to use the entire recording from camera one, which is hand held and therefore occasionally unsteady. We felt that it was better to present the video with its flaws to the public rather than withhold it. Videography by Eric Barstow Click “play” to view video. Remember, you can skip around the video by moving the shuttle forward or backwards along the play bar.
Thursday’s open line
Just in case you’ve forgotten, Home in Henderson does accept advertising at very reasonable rates. Here’s your open line.
Etheridge on Rangel leave of absence
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) issued the following statement in response to Ways and Means Chairman Charles Rangel’s announcement yesterday asking for a leave of absence until the ethics committee completes its work:
HPD investigation leads to federal sentences
Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted investigations that led to the federal sentencing of the following:
Elissa Yount: If you’re happy and you know it…
Editor’s Note: We simply forgot to run this yesterday. Apologies are offered to those who feel the need for an apology. The children’s song goes like this: “If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands…”
From the HPD: Tips to combat theft from vehicles
by Lt. Irvin Robinson, Crime Prevention Officer Henderson Police Department The Henderson Police Department has received increased reports in recent days of larcenies from vehicles.
HPD arrests man for allegedly giving false name
On March 2, 2010 Anthony Darby, 52, of 1403 Ross Mill Road in Henderson, North Carolina was arrested and charged with resisting, delaying, and obstructing a government official.
New tax administrator asks for, gets changes
Newly hired Vance County Tax Administrator Porcha Brooks requested two changes in tax collection in her first appearance before the Vance County Board of Commissioners on Monday evening.
Vance to get piece of $138 million for highways
Gov. Bev Perdue announced last week that 43 contracts totaling $138.3 million have been awarded for highway and bridge projects across North Carolina, including 12 projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
RFL first team captain meeting Thursday
Relay for Life team captains will meet for an information session on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the Maria Parham Medical Center auditorium.
Wednesday’s open line
We were very disturbed and disappointed yesterday to learn that President Barack Obama supported the mass firing of teachers in Rhode Island that occurred recently. Blaming teachers for all the problems in education is like blaming soldiers for losing a war. There’s a heck of a lot more to the system than teachers, and the teachers I’ve seen are doing their very best in circumstances in which Oliver Twist would feel right at home. Here’s your open line.
Commission to discuss EDC plan at retreat
The Vance County Board of Commissioners agreed to send the Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission’s Strategic Plan 2010-2014 to an upcoming planning retreat.
Car seat check Wednesday at Walmart
The Safe Kids Henderson — Vance Coalition will be sponsoring a free child passenger safety car seat clinic on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Walmart on N. Cooper Drive in Henderson, North Carolina.
Senate passes Etheridge cancer resolution
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only N.C. member of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced last week that the U.S. Senate passed his resolution to support the designation of an ‘Early Detection Month’ for all forms of cancer.
HiH video: Vance county commission 03-01-10
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EDC: HiH “key strategic challenge”
Home in Henderson obtained a draft copy of the Economic Development Commission’s (EDC) Strategic Plan for 2010-2014 as part of the Vance County Commission’s March meeting paperwork.
Commision to consider EDC strategic plan
Here is the agenda for the Vance County Board of Commissioners’ regluar meeting.
Monday’s open line
If you haven’t read this opinion piece on Home in Henderson and the Economic Development Commission, we highly recommend that you do. Here’s your open line.
Etheridge to co-chair house budget work group
Washington, D.C. -— Rep. Bob Etheridge announced Friday that he will co-chair a working group of moderate Democrats in the House of Representatives to promote responsible budgets to reduce the deficit and deal with the national debt.