I’m starting to get more and more of my national news from links that people put on their Facebook page. That can’t be good. Here’s your open line.
Thursday’s open line
We’re doing our best to enjoy the last of the good weather for this year. Soon the leaves will begin falling in earnest and sunlight will be in short supply. At least today’s “Meet Me in the Street” should be warm and bright. Here’s your open line.
Murder suspect arrested
Shamon Champion, 23, arrested yesterday on a charge of first degree murder. On October 21, 2009 members of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division, Narcotics Unit, and Patrol Division apprehended Shamon Champion, a 23 year-old black male, after receiving a Crime Stoppers tip regarding his location at the Lincoln Height Apartments in Henderson.
Ryan White Act to be signed into law
Washington, D.C. —- Congressman G. K. Butterfield applauded yesterday’s passage of a bipartisan bill aimed at combating HIV/AIDS.
Golden LEAF review team endorses four projects
The twenty-one member Vance County Golden LEAF Review Team met yesterday at the Vance-Granville Community College’s Civic Center and chose the four projects it will endorse to the Golden LEAF Board of Trustees.
Final “Meet Me in the Street” of season tonight
The final 2009 “Meet Me In the Street” event featuring the Embers begins tonight at 5:30 in downtown Henderson. It looks like the weather is going to cooperate this time. See you there!
Wednesday’s open line
Why is it when I need my computer the most it has to do updates? How does Bill Gates know, and why does he care? Riddle this out on today’s open line.
Ethridge discusses health care with seniors
Washington, D.C. -— Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, met yesterday with more than 100 Raleigh senior citizens at the YWCA to discuss the health care reform proposals which would have direct impact on them and are currently being debated in Congress.
Breast cancer “Lunch & Learn” at MPMC Oct. 21
On Wednesday, October 21, 2009, the Maria Parham Medical Center will host a Breast Cancer Lunch and Learn that will focus on the psychological aspects of the disease.
Juvenile accidentally shot on Hughes St.
On October 18, 2009 around 9:13 p.m. officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 724 Hughes Street in Henderson, in reference to a subject who was shot.
Vance commissioners to meet in special session
Editor’s Note: Home in Henderson received notice of this meeting on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2009. This is the soonest we could print the notice. Vance County Board of Commissioners Chair Dan Brummitt has called for a special meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners for Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room on the second floor of the County Administration Building at 122 Young Street, Henderson, North Carolina.
Elissa Yount: A good time was had by all
If you missed “Show Shine Shag & Dine” you should be kicking yourself right about now.
Monday’s open line
Saturday was the Little Editor’s first trip to Henderson’s “Show, Shine, Shag, & Dine” event. He was suitably impressed…by the variety of food available and by the vendors with the expensive, nearly antique model cars. He’ll learn. Here’s your open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
While the dominant theme this past session was addressing our financial challenges, the General Assembly still had many important policy areas to consider.
Purdue “appalled” at life sentence ruling
Gov. Bev Perdue this week asked her attorneys and the N.C. Department of Justice to review all options available to the state to reverse and delay the North Carolina Supreme Court ruling in the State v. Bowden case.