The 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan was presented to the Planning Board on January 4, 2010 for review.
HPD Crime Alert: Larcenies 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.
Grant to county will demolish abandoned trailers
Vance County Planning & Development Director Jordan McMillen informed members of the Vance County Board of Commissioners that the county has received at $40,000 grant to demolish abandoned mobile homes.
Elissa Yount: Righteous indigestion
Recently I was told by a gentleman in the city that he was tired of my “righteous indigestion” and wanted me to find something positive to write about.
County to lease land for new charter school
The Vance County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proposal during Monday’s regular meeting to lease 1.95 acres of land for the use of the newly-formed Henderson Collegiate Charter School.
Wednesday’s open line
This winter is starting out as glacial as a typical winter of my Pennsylvania youth. Every time it gets this cold, we contemplate moving further south. A blog called “Home in Key West” sure has a nice ring to it… Here’s your open line.
Vance gets planning grant for proposed Kittrell sewer
County Manager Jerry Ayscue reported at Monday’s meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners that Vance has obtained a $40,000 planning grant to study the feasibility of running a sewer line from Kittrell to Henderson along US 1 South.
Smoking cessation class offered
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Beginning at 12:00 a.m. on January 2, 2010, the new law in regards to smoking in restaurants and bars took effect.
“Dream on Drafting” show Thursday
One of many examples of student drafting work that will be exhibited at the library on Thursday, January 7, 2010. The Northern Vance High School will hold its annual “Dream On Drafting” Show on Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library.
Tuesday’s open line
To try to put some teeth into my New Year’s resolution to lose weight, I signed up for a competition. How’s your resolution going? Let us know on today’s open line.
Monday’s open line
We can hear the collective groans of Vance County students as they haul themselves (or are hauled) out of bed for the first school day of 2010. Here’s your open line.
New Year message from Purdue
Happy New Year, North Carolina! I hope 2010 is a wonderful time for you and your family!
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
Throughout the most recent legislative session, I worked with my colleagues in the General Assembly on initiatives that will improve life in our state.
Vance board of commissioners meets today
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet for its regular monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m. this evening in its chambers in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, in Henderson, North Carolina.
New Year’s Day/weekend open line
Happy New Year from your friendly neighborhood HiH staff. Here’s your open line. Use it wisely. Use it in peace.
Thursday’s open line
When I first came to North Carolina in 1998, I could fill my car with gas and get a carton of Camels with a twenty dollar bill — and get change. Coming from my previous Queens abode, where it would have taken four of those twenties to accomplish the same feat, I knew that I had indeed come to a far, far better place. (I gave up the Camels years ago. It’s kind of hard to give up driving, though, …
Elissa Yount: Risky assignment
Making a list of resolutions for Henderson would be quite easy.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
North Carolina’s unemployment rate decreased from 10.9 percent to 10.8 percent in November, according to the N.C. Employment Security Commission.