Magistrate swearing-in on January 2, 2009 From left to right: Henry Gupton, Betty Leggett, Charlie Baskerville, Jr., Debbie Bowers, Sylvester Bills Back to camera: Deborah Finch, Clerk of Superior Court On January 2, 2009, five magistrates were sworn in to four year terms.
Friday’s open line
Cold enough for ya? Two things I’ve learned growing up in Pennsylvania: 1) Dress in layers, with room for air pockets between the layers 2) Cover as much skin as possible Stay warm!
Butterfield urges digital TV delay
Washington, D.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield has urged the Federal Communications Commission to delay the digital television conversion because so many North Carolinians stand to be left in the dark.
City endorses econ. dev. partnership with county
Referencing a recent Henderson City Council retreat in which members identified the goal of expanding the city’s tax base, City Manager Ray Griffin said at Monday’s meeting that economic development is “key”.
Etheridge votes for children’s health insurance
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today voted to provide health insurance to 11 million children.
January state board of ed. highlights
At last week’s Board meeting, members approved using first retest results for calculating performance composites for ABCs and AYP for grades 3-8 in the 2008-09 school year, and the first retest results for all 10 EOCs in the 2009-2010 school year.
Thursday’s open line
I don’t know about you, but I think its insulting when the Henderson City Council or any other elected body speaks in code during an open session (see the article City endorses econ. dev. partnership with county if you’re curious about what I’m talking about). I didn’t like it when I was a kid and my parents did it, and I sure as heck think it’s condescending now. Hint: “City father” is a
NC teacher of the year national finalist
Cindi Rigsbee, a sixth/seventh grades reading resource teacher at Gravelly Hill Middle School, Orange County Public Schools, today was selected one of four finalists for the 2009 National Teacher of the Year.
Five County Focus: Could it be bipolar disorder?
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Bipolar disorder, which used to be called manic depressive illness or manic depression, is a mental disorder characterized by wide mood swings from high (manic) to low (depressed).
Wednesday’s open line
Should the city sit on its surplus (albeit meager), or spend it for the betterment of citizens? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
City receives unqualified audit report
At the outset of the financial report given to the Henderson City Council at its regular Monday night meeting, Assistant Finance Director Sandra Wilkerson reminded members that the city has been going through “financial difficulties” for the last three-to-five years.
School bus safety poster winners announced
Three North Carolina elementary school students and one middle school student received top honors in North Carolina’s 2008 National School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest, “Avoid Harm, Obey the Stop Arm.”
Tuesday’s open line
While an adult bookstore can’t be kept out of town, is it possible to starve it to death? After all, if it doesn’t make a profit, the owner will have no incentive to stay. Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Council votes to create adult business zone
Council also passes ordinance for licensing of adult, sexually-oriented businesses The Henderson City Council voted unanimously at yesterday’s regular meeting to enact a zoning ordinance relative to the establishment of adult businesses in Henderson.
HPD Crime Alert: ATM safety
This from Lt. Irvin Robinson of the Henderson Police Department: Citizens and business are advised to use caution when they visit the ATMs in the city at night. Thus far, the Henderson Police Department has taken reports regarding several attempted robberies when merchants are depositing money at ATMs. Supervisors should alert their personnel to this information as well.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
As always, several new state laws went into place this year and I wanted to bring you up to date on these important changes.
School board will get construction update
Here is the agenda for the Vance County Board of Education’s regular Monday meeting. The meeting will be held in the Board Room of the Administrative Services Center on Graham Avenue in Henderson: