On May 21, 2009 at 4:09 a.m., officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to a burglar alarm at Subway located at 1413 N. Garnett Street in Henderson.
Henderson mayor replies to taxation questions
Here is the response from Henderson Mayor Pete O’Geary to remarks made by former Henderson City Council member Bobby Gupton at the Ward 1 Listening Post meeting held on May 12, 2009.
Friday/weekend open line
Well, the first week of Testmas is over, and we’re just exhausted. At least we get a three-day weekend to rest up for the second round of Testmas. Happy Friday!
Vance board of ed. calls May 26 meeting
The Vance County Board of Education will conduct a called meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center located at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson.
Sen. Berger’s Raleigh report
This week’s newsletter discusses the “crossover deadline,” the smoking ban in restaurants that is now law, and the Racial Justice Act and its potential effect on the death penalty in North Carolina.
Thursday’s open line
For years we’ve been told that an education cannot take place in less than 180 days, no matter how much snow falls or how many hurricanes we have. Suddenly, one year, things get a little tight in the budget and we discover that, lo and behold, education can perhaps take place in 175 days, according to the North Carolina House Education Appropriations Committee. It can also take place with 12,000 fewer teachers and teacher assistants, it seems. And with 2.5% …
Opinion: Chickens come home to roost
by Elissa Yount Every two years, the city budget time aligns with election time.
Wednesday’s open line
If you had the money to fix one thing in Vance County, what would it be? Let us know your priority on today’s open line.
From the HPD: Vehicle theft & break-in prevention tips
1. Don’t leave your keys in the car EVER. Always take them with you.
“Meet Me in the Street” scheduled for May 28
2009’s first of three “Meet Me in the Street” concerts is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2009.
Tuesday’s open line
There was some debate yesterday on how much teachers make. Here is the North Carolina teacher salary schedule. In addition, Vance County pays $2,250 to each teacher per year as a local supplement. Most teachers work a ten month contract. Those luxurious two-month vacations are, in fact, two months of unemployment. In your opinion, is the pay commensurate with the amount of preparation a teaching license entails? Let’s hear your thoughts on today’s open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The past two weeks in Raleigh have been extraordinarily busy as we approached the legislative “crossover” deadline.
Monday’s open line
For those of you with elementary and middle school students, regular End-of-Grade Tests will be given this week. Happy Testmas!
From the HPD: Protecting your home
Protecting Your Home Tips Locks External Doors: Have sturdy, professionally installed dead bolt locks. Always keep your doors locked.
HiH video: Teacher protest rally 05-16-09
On May 16, 2009, a teacher rally was held in Raleigh protesting a recent teacher and state employee pay cut of .5% ordered by North Carolina Governor Bev Purdue.
City of Henderson FY10 Work Budget
Here is the fiscal year 2010 budget for the City of Henderson. It has been broken into approximately 100-page sections for greater ease of viewing.
From the HPD: Burglary prevention
Physical security constitutes 90% of burglary prevention.
HMS Citizens School teaches 2nd graders safety
by Angela Feingold, Coordinator Safe Kids Henderson-Vance Henderson Middle School Safe Kids Apprentices and Instructors Back Row — Officer J. West, Safe Kids Henderson-Vance, Meghan Cunningham, Citizens Schools Teacher, Terrence Branche, Angelique Fields, Juan Yanez, Santrel Puryear, Markus Hargrove, Dwayne Cheek, Connie Terry, Citizens Schools Teacher, Lt. M. King, Safe Kids Henderson-Vance. Front Row — Lt. J. Proctor, Safe Kids Henderson-Vance, Joshua Boyd, Abria Lewis, Alfredo Rodriquez, Zkaria Little, SPO A. Feingold, Safe Kids Henderson-Vance, Michael Alston.