Here are the results for the 2009 Henderson Municipal Elections. Congratulations to the winners and condolences to the losers. Remember, these initial results are unofficial until the Vance County Board of Elections certifies the tally. Henderson Mayor James D. “Pete” O’Geary – Incumbent **Winner** Tina Clementine Hunter – Challenger Tammy Sue Lightfoot Timothy S. McAllister – Challenger Juanita Sommerville Ward 1 Mary Emma Evans – Incumbent **Winner** Cathy Ringley – Challenger Ward 1 At-Large Bernard Alston – Incumbent Sara Coffey …
Tuesday’s open line
The Editor has been a bit under the weather yesterday and today. I am busy taking care of him. As he would say, here’s your open line.
County debuts new top firefighter
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners. The commission meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building at 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
The economic downturn forced us to cut spending in a number of ways this year.
Monday’s open line
If you didn’t vote during the early voting period, that ship has sailed. However, you can vote tomorrow at your appropriate polling station from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Here’s your open line.
County HR committee meets today
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Human Resources Committee will meet today, Monday, October 5, 2009 at 5:15 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. Ayscue’s office is located in the County Administration Building at 122 Yount Street in Henderson, North Carolina. No agenda for the meeting was provided.
Beckford Drive speed limit drops to 35
The Henderson Police Department would like to inform the public of a recent speed limit change on Beckford Drive.
Novelty lighters banned in NC
Beginning yesterday, it is illegal to sell or give away novelty lighters in North Carolina. Novelty lighters are defined as looking like toys, cartoon or other characters, pens, and other objects not normally associated with lighters. Fire investigators have stated that children mistake them for toys and start fires. Violating the law will cost $500. For more information, visit www.ncdoi.com/osfm/FireSafetyPrograms/NL_home.asp.
Drewry VFD to hold dinner fund raiser Oct. 10
The Drewry Volunteer Fire Department will hold a dinner plate fund raiser on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For $8 per plate, donors have a choice of a barbecue pork or fried chicken entrée along with potatoes, cole slaw, hush puppies, and a beverage. The Drewry VFD is located at 6238 Drewry Virginia Line in Manson, North Carolina.
Friday/weekend open line
There are many charitable and public service events coming up in the week ahead. In the age of shrunken budgets, please consider supporting these causes. With that, we give you the open line.
Friends of Rollins to hold Fall Festival Oct. 9
by Cyndi Crane, President E.M. Rollins Elementary School FOR/PTA The Friends of Rollins PTA will be holding a Fall Festival on Friday, October 9 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Butterfield adds provision to help data theft victims
Washington, D.C. — As part of a bill aimed at better protecting personal electronic private data, Congressman G. K. Butterfield successfully added a provision providing free credit monitoring for victims of data privacy breaches.
Council debates merit of grant money for rentals
Julie Reid of the Kerr-Tar Council of Governments advised the Henderson City Council on Monday evening regarding an application for a concentrated needs grant application which would total $1,000,000.
Thursday’s open line
After the momentum and energy of last November’s presidential election, this year’s trip to the ballot box seems sedate by comparison. What do you think? Let us know what’s on your mind. Fill in the blanks below under today’s open line.
Henderson city council meeting highlights
Here are some highlights from Monday’s meeting of the Henderson City Council:
Schools’ finance committee meets Wednesday
Update: This meeting was canceled on Wednesday morning, September 30, 2009 The Vance County Board of Education’s Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. No agenda for the meeting was provided.
Council hears presentation on Section 8 program
Daeke questions feasibility of number of Section 8 inspections During the work session of the Henderson City Council on Monday evening, members heard a presentation by Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity Section 8 Director Sharon Sneed regarding the program that she administers.
Elissa Yount: Does not pass muster
And so we come to the last Wednesday before the Henderson election for mayor and council.
Relay for Life yard sale/bake sale/breakfast Oct. 3
There will be a Yard Sale/Bake Sale/Sit-Down Breakfast on Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the North Henderson Baptist Church. The church is located at the intersection of Garnett Street, Beckford Drive, and Norlina Road in Henderson, North Carolina. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT RELAY FOR LIFE 2010.