According to yesterday’s Daily Dispatch, the Henderson City Council’s recent decision to curb retiree benefits “could reduce the taxpayers’ legal responsibilities to the city employees from $14.9 million to $7.1 million by setting up a tiered system”.
President signs children’s health bill
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today voted to pass legislation to provide health care for an additional 136,000 children in North Carolina. The House approved H.R. 2, the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, by a vote of 290 to 135.
HPD seizes heroin on citizen complaints
Henderson Police Chief K. L. Sidwell reported that members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation on the parking lot of Food Lion on January 30, 2009.
Crystal River Church to hold Valentine dinner
The Crystal River Church of God will host a Valentine Dinner on Saturday, February 14, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Steak, baked potato, salad, bread, tea, and dessert are on the menu for only $10. Please call 252.432.0069 for tickets.
Car seat check Thursday at Compare Foods
The Safe Kids Henderson — Vance Coalition will be Sponsoring a free child passenger safety car seat clinic.
Parents encouraged to register kids for kindergarten
The transition from pre-school to elementary school can be an exciting but uncertain time for many students and parents.
Butterfield urges family farm protections
Washington, D.C. —- Congressman G. K. Butterfield is urging President Obama to provide family farms with protections as part of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP).
Wednesday’s open line
We’re sorry for the gap in coverage. It looks like your editor had a little “cardiac event”, again. But I’m all rested up and ready for…snow. Here’s your open line.
Agenda for State Board of Ed. meeting this week
The State Board of Education will meet next week, Febrary 4-5, 2009, in the 7th Floor Board Room (unless otherwise noted), Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
County commissioners to meet
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet in their chambers in the County Administration Building on Young Street at 6:00 p.m. this evening.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The General Assembly returned to session this week to begin our work, and there is much to do.
Monday’s open line
As a member of both the Pittsburgh Diaspora and the Steeler Nation, I promise to keep my gloating over the latest Steelers Super Bowl victory to an absolute minimum. Here’s your open line.
Valentine’s day breakfast at Liberty Christian Church
The Liberty Christian Church will be holding a Valentine’s Breakfast on February 14, 2009 from 7:00 A.M. — 10:00 A.M.
Couples Valentine night at Raleigh Road Drive-In
The Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre invites couples in the Henderson area to spend Saturday night, February 14th at our theatre celebrating their love for each other.
NC school report card on-line
We already know how North Carolina students performed on state tests last year, but student achievement is only one part of a school’s progress or success.
Friday/weekend open line
Okay, this warm-cold thing that the weather is doing is starting to make my sinuses hurt. Am I the only one? Lets complain and commiserate on today’s open line.
HPD crime alert: mail scams
This from Lt. Irvin Robinson of the Henderson Police Department: The Henderson Police Department has received reports of citizens receiving letters from groups claiming to be national companies indicating that the receiver is “a winner of a cash prize of $9984077.77.”
First Methodist wins Shining Moment Award
Principal Michael Putney of Dabney Elementary School, left, with Dr. Beverly Joseph principal of Pinkston Street Elementary School standing beside him, handing the Shining Moment in Education Award to Virginia Paynter and Jack Richardson of First United Methodist Church. Vance County Schools is pleased to announce that First United Methodist Church of Henderson has been selected as the recipient of the 2008-2009 Shining Moment in Education Award, which recognizes the school system’s most outstanding business partner for the school year.
NC students encouraged to speak at conference
North Carolina students with an interest in public speaking are encouraged to apply now to make a presentation at the 13th annual Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps Conference.
HFD & HPD announce joint arson task force
Henderson and Vance County Fire Chief Danny Wilkerson and Henderson Police Chief Keith Sidwell announced at Monday’s meeting of the Henderson City Council the formation of a joint arson task force.