Even in the face of a changing world economy, agriculture continues to play an important role in our state’s economy.
Etheridge votes for medicare doctor payment reform
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Bob Etheridge voted last week to preserve and expand seniors’ access to their doctors by supporting H.R. 3961, the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009.
Sanitation discussion continues in council work session
Click image to view complete, full-size document Above is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s work session this evening. The work session, if called, is held on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in council chambers located in City Hall at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
Board of ed. committee meeting dates
Here are the Vance County Board of Education’s committee meeting schedule in anticipation of its meeting on December 14, 2009:
Monday’s open line
A short week, and then the Silly Season kicks off in earnest. If we keep a cool head, we can get through it together. Here’s your open line.
Council to consider change to ordinances
Click image to view complete, full-size document Above is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s short regular meeting this evening. The short regular meeting is held on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in council chambers located in City Hall at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
Dataforge provides computer services to Vance area
Dataforge is a computer services provider serving the Vance county area.
Ethridge votes for Fire Grants Reauthorizaton Act
Washington, D.C. -— Rep. Bob Etheridge today voted to provide local firefighters with the tools and resources they need to prevent and fight fires, sustain jobs and keep our communities safe.
From the HPD: Counterfeit money alert
This crime alert is about counterfeit bills being passed this week. Businesses and banks should be on the lookout for these bills. If you encounter one of these bills, please contact the Henderson Police Department at 252.438.4141.
Friday/weekend open line
I once heard tell of a family for whom it was traditional to eat turkey pot pie for their Thanksgiving meal. Some families, I understand, do not serve turkey at all. Some celebrate with extended family, while others observe with only the members of the nuclear unit. (Our family tradition when I was growing up was for the adults to air their philosophical differences at each other, kind of like Festivus’ The Airing of Grievances. I’ve declined to continue that …
Thursday’s open line
Is it just me, or is November a little warmer than usual? Let’s hear your weather thoughts on today’s open line.
Thanksgiving holiday waste collection schedule
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Etheridge condemns Capitol cops’ swine slur
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, sent a letter to United States Capitol Police Chief Phillip D. Morse Sr., last Friday to bring pigs to the U.S. Capitol.
Elissa Yount: Hendersonians worry about DOT plans
We, the people, came out to have our say at the public information session held about the Traffic Separation Study in the Henderson City Council chambers on Tuesday afternoon.
Purdue reestablishes NC Film Council
Gov. Bev Perdue signed Executive Order #28 last week reestablishing the North Carolina Film Council, at a ceremony at EUE Screen Gems studios in Wilmington, home to the largest studio lot east of California.
Wednesday’s open line
The railroad ran right through the center of the borough in which I grew up, but there were no street-level crossings for motorists or pedestrians (at least, no legal ones). If the NCDOT wants to close some of our crossings, would they consider replacing some of them with infinitely safer underpasses? Or are we just not worth the money? Let us know what you think on today’s open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
Signs of an economic recovery are showing and like you, I hope they take hold soon.
Public hearing Dec. 3 on new school name
The Public Facilities Naming Committee of the Vance County Board of Education has scheduled a public hearing on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at E.M. Rollins Elementary School at 1600 S. Garnett Street in Henderson, to solicit public opinions regarding proposed names for the new elementary school now under construction.