One more week of school until the kids are all yours. Aren’t you excited? With that, we give you the open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
Last week, I shared some information with you about some of the new criminal laws that go into place this month.
Etheridge appointed to House Ways & Means Com.
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) announced today that he was appointed late Wednesday night to serve on the exclusive House Committee on Ways and Means for the upcoming 111th Congress.
Friday’s open line
With the economic going way south, can the County hope to build and sustain a water system when people are so unwilling to spend? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
County committee to recommend water rules
by Cathy Ringley The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Planning & Environmental Committee met yesterday in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue to discuss a set of rules and regulations for the Vance County Water District developed by consultants Hobbs, Upchurch, & Associates.
Holiday sanitation pick-up schedule
This from the City of Henderson Public Words Director Linda Leyen: The following is a schedule of sanitation, recycling and leaf collection for the holidays.
County HR committee to meet Friday
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Human Resources Committee will be meeting on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. This is a continuation of a meeting held on Monday, December 8, 2008. The meeting will be held in closed session to further discuss a personnel matter.
Govenor sharpens the budget axe
Raleigh — Gov. Mike Easley today asked all state agencies to develop 3, 5 and 7 percent options to reduce state spending in an effort to deal with the slowdown in the national economy and its impact on North Carolina.
Thursday’s open line
Pet peeve: the proper response to “thank you” is “you’re welcome”, not “mmm hmmm”. I cannot help but think that the foundation of a civil society is a polite and considered exchange of words, not pre-articulate grunting. *Sigh*
City to widen Beckford Drive
According to Henderson City Manager Ray Griffin, the widening of Beckford Drive has been on the city’s agenda since 2002.
HMS football coach Eric Watkins honored by city
The Henderson Middle School Rams football team Henderson Middle School football coach Eric Watkins was honored on Monday evening by the Henderson City Council.
Wednesday’s open line
Many people have approached me in the last 24 hours with questions and concerns about Vance County Superintendent of Schools Norm Shearin’s decision to make up the shortfall created by the state’s 1% recall of its funding allocation out of textbook money. Many also expressed some degree of concern over remarks made by Assistant Superintendent Bill Bowers to the effect that textbooks would be phased out because they do not completely address the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. With …
To the editor: Concerned about school budget cuts
I read in the Henderson Daily Dispatch online edition about Dr. Shearin’s decisions on reversions in state funding.
County committee to discuss water matters
Please be advised that the Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Planning and Environmental Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. to discuss water matters. The meeting will be held in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue.
State cancels road maintenance contract with city
Henderson City Manager Ray Griffin announced at last night’s meeting of the Henderson City Council that the state of North Carolina will no longer contract Henderson to maintain state roads within the city limits.
NVHS Key Club seeks presents for their adopted kids
The Northern Vance High School Key Club has adopted over 100 children for the holidays through the Vance County Department of Social Services.
Food drive at local cinema
Marketplace Cinema and the Vance County Community Foundation are teaming up to feed our neighbors in Vance County.
Tuesday’s open line
Last night Henderson City Council member Mike Rainey asked that Henderson Police Chief Keith Sidwell report on what an “optimum” number of police officers for his department is. What do you think it is? Let us know on today’s open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Several new criminal laws approved last session went into place early last week.