by Lt. Irvin Robinson Henderson Police Department The Henderson Police Department is accepting applications from people interested in becoming part of the department’s Volunteer Service Program.
Bear Pond VFD gets $10,000 emergency funds
In a 4-3 vote, the Vance County Board of Commissioners voted to increase funding of the Bear Pond Volunteer Fire Department by $10,000 in response to a fiscal crisis.
Commissioners to repeal old EDC ordinance
Here is the agenda for tonight’s meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners. The board meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in its chambers in the County Administration Building located at 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The General Assembly continues to work on a budget proposal and has directed state agencies to operate at a 15 percent reduction until a final plan is approved.
Monday’s open line
It’s always a grind going back to work after a three-day weekend. Unburden your woes here on today’s open line.
Friday/4th of July/weekend open line
Happy 4th! We hope everyone is safe and well as we celebrate the occasion of our country’s birth.
Drug investigation nets 28 heroin “bindles”
After an investigation by the Henderson Police Department concerning drug sales occurring in the Dabney Drive area, the individuals listed below were arrested and charged after a vehicle stop was conducted.
“Operation Firecracker” in effect this 4th of July
Gov. Bev Perdue this week announced that state and local law enforcement officers will be out in full force over the Fourth of July holiday as part of the “Booze It & Lose It: Operation Firecracker” campaign.
County HR committee meets Monday
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Human Resources Committee will meet on Monday, July 6, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. No location or agenda for the meeting was provided. Meetings of this type are usually held in the conference room of County Manager Jerry Ayscue’s office. His office is located in the County Administration Building (old courthouse) at 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Statewide Uniform Certification program launched
The Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) launched its new Statewide Uniform Certification (SWUC) program on Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
OFA announces NC listening tour
Editor’s Note: The following press release from OFA is offered to readers of Home in Henderson for the purpose of keeping them informed. No partisan political view is expressed or implied, nor should it be inferred. Washington, D.C. – Organizing for America (OFA), a project of the Democratic National Committee committed to building on and strengthening the historic grassroots network created during the Obama campaign and helping to advance the President’s agenda, today announced it will embark upon a statewide …
Etheridge calls for FTC gas price investigation
Letter to FTC comes as Americans set out for 4th of July travel weekend Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only N.C. member of the House Ways and Means Committee, sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz today, to investigate constituent and business complaints from North Carolinians, about rising gas prices in the motor fuel market.
Vance Aquatics ends season in Bahama
by Jennifer Johnson Vance Aquatics held their final dual meet on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Black Horse Run in Bahama.
Purdue: State of the budget
The following is an email message sent out by North Carolina Governor Bev Purdue:
Thursday’s open line
Are you running for office here in Henderson? If not, why not? Here’s my list of excuses: I’m a “transplant”. I can’t participate in council meetings and report them on HiH at the same time. I’m fat and ugly and a complete sphincter. Now, what’s your excuse?
Local election time approaches, remember?
I read in The Daily Dispatch that registration time to run for local elections is fast approaching.
Woman shot by deputy on Welcome Avenue
*** BREAKING NEWS *** Home in Henderson has obtained an unconfirmed report of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Welcome Avenue in Vance County at approximately 8:15 p.m. this evening.
Police convenience store operation nets 13
On June 25, 2009, members of the Henderson Police Department and agents from North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) conducted operation “Community Revitalization Mobile Enforcement”.
Scenes of Henderson: HFD works on tower
Yesterday, June 30, 2009, the Henderson Fire Department used its snorkel truck to install Plexiglas covers over the windows of Henderson’s landmark clock tower. Home in Henderson was there to capture the process in pictures.
Wednesday’s open line
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