‘Twas two days before Christmas And all through the town… Nothing was happening. Nada. Zilch. Zip. Make your own fun on today’s open line.
Monday’s open line
It’s three days until Christmas and gas prices haven’t taken their customary leap towards the Star of Bethlehem. Things must really be off-kilter. Oh, well. Enjoy the open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Even when the legislature is not in session, lawmakers continue to work for the well being of our state.
Vance County 3rd highest in 5 year teacher turnover
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction made its 2007-2008 Annual Report on the Reasons Educators Leave Teaching available on the Web recently.
HPD makes arrest for string of armed robberies
On December 18, 2008, officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery in the 400 block of Chavasse Avenue.
Weekend open line
It was reported yesterday that the state unemployment rate has hit a 25-year high at 7.9%. Vance County’s unemployment rate as of October of 2008 was 9.7%. Have we bottomed out yet, or is there still further to fall? Let us know your prediction for the economic weather on this weekend’s open line.
Friday’s open line
For those of you who have an interest in such things, today is the last day of school for Vance County Schools for the calendar year 2008. As an teacher, I wish the break was shorter. Two weeks is an eternity in which to forget one’s lessons when one only has a few years under his or her belt. However, as a working stiff… Bring it on.
From the HPD: Social security number phishing scam
This from Lt. Irvin Robinson of the Henderson Police Department: For the past several days, numerous individuals in the city have received telephone calls from someone stating claiming to work with one of the banks in Henderson.
State board of ed. highlights
At this month’s meeting of the North Carolina State Board of Education, members approved recommended interim cut scores and achievement level descriptors for the NCEXTEND1 alternate assessments in reading and mathematics, the final cut scores and achievement level descriptors for the NCCLAS reading and mathematics grade 3 pretest and final cut scores and achievement level descriptors for the North Carolina reading grade 3 pretest.
HPD makes arrest in October shooting
On October 28, 2008, a shooting incident occurred at Henderson Heights Apartments.
Thursday’s open line
What’s the most meaningful Christmas present you’ve ever received? Share like you care on today’s open line.
Arrest made in B&E case
On December 1, 2008, a breaking and entering occurred at 719 Champion Street.
Wednesday’s open line
Eight days until Christmas, and the stores are looking empty — like my pockets. Well, socks and underwear were Christmas fare when I was a boy (yes, we had a tree — long story). Maybe it’s time we got back to basics. There’s nothing like a warm pair of socks on a cold day.
City hall opens house this evening
The City of Henderson’s City Hall will hold an open house today from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Henderson Mayor Pete O’Geary has invited all citizens to “come and share the beautiful building with all of the staff”.
City will apply for sewer hook-up grant
Kerr-Tar Council of Governments Executive Director Timmy Baynes told members of the Henderson City Council that his organization will oversee the statutory requirements of a grant that will allow city residents with water service to hook up to the sewer system for a nominal cost.
City supports United Way 211 proposal
Ben Foti, a representative of the United Way of Vance County’s Board of Directors gave the background of the 211 project to the Henderson City Council.
Tuesday’s open line
Do you have a charitable endeavor that you need to publicize? Send your submissions to submissions@homeinhenderson.com with the who, what, where, when, why, and how of your event and leave it to us to get the word out — free of charge.
Wray presents HFD with anniversary certificate
(Left to right) NC Representative Michael Wray and Henderson Fire Chief Danny Wilkerson State Representative Michael Wray presented Henderson Fire Chief Danny Wilkerson and the Henderson City Council with a certificate recognizing Fire Station Two’s hundredth anniversary.
Live Nativity next week
On Monday and Tuesday, December 22 and 23, Rebuilding Hope, Inc. will sponsor a free live nativity on the grounds of Raleigh Road Baptist Church in Henderson.
Mental health director resigns
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Mr. T. Allen Gardner, Jr., Area Board Chairperson for Five County Mental Health Authority (FCMHA), has announced the resignation of Foster Norman, Area Director, who will leave the organization effective December 31, 2008.