Here are the Vance County Board of Education committee meeting dates prior to the upcoming June 8, 2009 board meeting:
Friday/weekend open line
We just caught the op-ed piece in Wednesday’s Daily Dispatch on the virtues of horse racing as a cure for North Carolina’s economic woes. Perhaps we could combine the sport of kings with our Kerr Lake tourism asset and pioneer an equine water polo league. A French lake-front “cheval meat” restaurant could follow soon after, attracting sportsmen/gourmands from far and wide. En garde.
VCAE president addresses Vance board of ed.
Vance County Association of Educators President Maxine Hardy addressed the Vance County Board of Education during its regular May meeting on issues she characterized as “of serious concern to educators and students”.
From the HPD: Robbery prevention tip sheet
Robbery occurs less often than other business crimes, but the potential for loss, injury, and death is much greater from a single incident.
Thursday’s open line
On Saturday, May 16, 2009, there will be a pay cut protest rally in Raleigh sponsored by the North Carolina Association of Educators. Will it do any good? Let’s hear your thoughts on today’s open line.
Old West Enders voice concerns
Abandoned house issue also addressed During Tuesday evening’s Ward 1 Listening Post meeting, Old West End resident Iris Dethmers voiced neighborhood concerns she said had arisen during a recent meeting in which twenty families were represented.
Search warrant yields marijuana, guns
Chief K.L. Sidwell reported yesterday that members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit served a search warrant on the address of 640 Ransom Street in Henderson.
Kemba Smith to present to Vance girls
A special presentation will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Superior Courtroom of the Vance County Courthouse.
Wednesday’s open line
Henderson Police Chief Keith Sidwell was the star of the show at yesterday’s Ward 1 Listening Post meeting at City Hall. Watch the video to see him shine. What are your thoughts on Henderson’s crime rate? Let us know on today’s open line.
Vance commissioners to hold meeting on Thursday
Vance County Board of Commissioners Chair Dan Brummitt has called a special meeting for Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson.
Senior project judges sought
Northern and Southern High Schools are looking for volunteers to judge Senior Projects.
Zollicoffer: Henderson has county-wide jurisdiction
The following press release was received from Henderson City Attorney John Zollicoffer moments ago: In response to an inquiry relative to the jurisdiction of the City of Henderson Police Department, City Attorney, John H. Zollicoffer, Jr. verified that the Henderson City Police had jurisdiction throughout Vance County.
Bullpen gives 10% of purchase to Relay on Tuesday
Every Tuesday from today, May 12, 2009 until June 16, 2009, the Bullpen Bar & Grill (previously the Wildflower) will be donating 10% of your purchase to the Vance County Relay for Life. You must have a team flier.
White sends cease & desist to Sidwell
Memorandum now available on HiH In a memorandum dated May 7, 2009, Vance County Sheriff Peter White requested that Henderson Police Chief Keith Sidwell cease and desist from enforcement action outside of the Henderson Police Department’s jurisdiction.
FY 2010 budget highlights
Here are some highlights on the City of Henderson’s fiscal year 2010 budget as presented to the Henderson City Council by City Manager Ray Griffin during yesterday’s regular meeting:
Tuesday’s open line
It looks like the city’s metaphorical well has done run dry. When will we finally hit bottom? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.