In a joint meeting of the Henderson City Council and the Vance County Board of Commissioners, the main topic of discussion was the need for discussion between the city and the county.
Homeless shelter needs your help
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority He came by the office of a local church and his only request was whether or not we had a sleeping bag he could borrow.
Wednesday’s open line
What can I say about yesterday’s joint city/county meeting..? The cheeseburger I had was pretty good. Here’s your open line.
H-V Chamber of Commerce membership drive
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Fall Membership Drive at the Chamber office at 414 S. Garnett Street on Wednesday, September 30 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
HiH video: Joint city/county meeting 09-22-09
Editor’s Note: Due to poor lighting conditions, we were forced to use the “Nightshot” feature on our video camera. Consequently, some colors are distorted, and the video as a whole has more of a The Blair Witch Project feeling than usual. Click play button to view video
Gupton withdraws from city council contest
Breaking News Henderson City Council Ward 2 At-Large candidate Robert G. “Bobby” Gupton informed Home in Henderson earlier this afternoon that he is withdrawing his candidacy.
Golden LEAF grant review committee selected
The Golden LEAF Community Assistance Initiative group that has been convening at Vance-Granville Community College since June of this year selected 21 of its members for a grant review committee yesterday evening.
Tuesday’s open line
We apologize for the gap in service yesterday. Believe it or not, we increased the bandwidth by 50% before webcasting the video of the Candidates’ Forum knowing that there would be a high demand. Obviously, we underestimated reader interest. We have now doubled the bandwidth from what it was on Sunday evening. Trust us when we tell you that it’s an impressively large number. Enjoy.
Etheridge intro’s bill to help service homeowners
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge announced today that his office joined with 29 others late last week to introduce H.R. 3590, the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009.
Golden LEAF revising scholarship program
The Golden LEAF Foundation, a nonprofit organization devoted to the economic well-being of North Carolinians, endeavors to strengthen the state’s economy through diverse grantsmaking.
City Land Planning to meet Sept. 24
The Henderson City Council’s Land Planning Committee will meet on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room to discuss on offer to purchase a vacant lot off of Andrews Avenue that is currently owned by the city. City Hall is located at 134 Rose Avenue in downtown Henderson, North Carolina.
Monday’s open line
I, for one, thought that the Candidates’ Forum yesterday afternoon went very well. I’d solicit comments from readers asking for criticisms and comments but, frankly, you’re going to offer them whether I want them or not. Here’s your open line.
Elissa Yount: Lead, don’t be led
Special to Home in Henderson If you are like me, you remember many people in your life who taught you.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
As our state grows, it has become increasingly important for us to improve our transportation system.
HiH video: Candidates’ Forum 2009
Part I – Mayoral Forum Click play button to watch video Part II – Ward Representative Forum Click play button to watch video
H-V Black Leadership Caucus endorsement list
The image above is a copy of the Henderson/Vance Black Leadership Caucus endorsement list for the 2009 Henderson and Kittrell municipal elections. This list was distributed today at the Henry A. Dennis Building in downtown Henderson to citizens participating in the first day of early voting. Due to problems of digital reproduction and transmission, the original blue color of the document was not retained. In all other respects, the image is a true and unadulterated copy of the original.
HiH video: Vance board of ed. 09-14-09
Videography by Eric Barstow Click “play” button to view video
Most candidates commit to attending Forum
At time of publication, the following people have committed to attending the Candidates’ Forum scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building located at 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina:
Board of ed. committee meets Monday
The Vance County Board of Education’s Community Relations Committee will meet on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in the Administrative Services Center located at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. No agenda for the meeting was provided.