During this time of economic uncertainty, the North Carolina General Assembly has worked diligently to protect our state from the worst consequences of the economic slowdown.
Henderson city council meets at 6:00 p.m. tonight
In a break from tradition, the Henderson City Council will hold the business portion of its meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. instead of the usual 7:00 p.m.
To the editor: the Pinocchio syndrome
Embassy Square Chair, Sam Watkins, says “Our past economic prosperity was curing tobacco. We now must provide our people exposure to opportunities where they can cure disease, cure racial disparity, and cure economic divisions. We’re talking about the expansion and development of our human infrastructure for the future prosperity of our region. Literal grass roots economic development through a neighborhood facility like no other (sic).”
Monday’s open line
We’re wondering if all short sessions of the Henderson City Council are now going to begin at 6:00 p.m. We hope somebody will let us know! Here’s your open line.
Holiday safety tips
by Lt. Irvin Robinson Henderson Police Department During the year-end holidays, people are often busy, excited and sometimes a little bit careless.
Council work session considers attendance ordinance
Here is the agenda for tonight’s Henderson City Council work session. The work session immediately follows the regular “short” session.
Embassy performance hall grant application
Here is the the complete application for an amendment to the David Street Community Development Block Grant for the purpose of building a performing arts center as part of the Embassy Block project downtown.
Weekend open line
As we work on obtaining a copy of the current David Street Community Development Block Grant amendment application for the Embassy performing arts center, here’s a preview of what the Henderson City Council has in store for Monday night.
Questions regarding Embassy project grant app.
by Elissa Yount The City of Henderson is holding a public hearing at a meeting of the City Council on Monday evening, November 24, 2008, at City Hall on Rose Avenue.
Friday’s open line
The Daily Dispatch reported yesterday that Vance County Schools must “return” over $300,000 in state funds to North Carolina. We see this as a manifestation of a political syndrome: everyone is for better schools until the polls close.
Eastern NC reps. ask for federal tornado assistance
Washington, D.C. —- Three members of eastern North Carolina’s Congressional delegation are urging federal assistance for communities damaged by tornadoes last weekend.
County general gov. committee to meet Nov. 25
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ General Government Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, November 25 at 4:00 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue.
Thursday’s open line
We’ve asked this question before, and we’re going to ask it again because we think it continues to be relevant: in the age of the automobile, air-conditioned shopping malls, Amazon.com, and telecommuting, is the “downtown” ultimately going to be worth the investment? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Cops make arrest in car theft case
On October 27, 2008, Jayshree Raikundalia reported her vehicle, a 2006 Toyota Tundra, was taken from 1524 Dabney Drive.
HPD makes B&E arrest
On November 1, 2008, a breaking and entering was reported at 2008 Oakland Avenue.
“Meet & greet” with state leg. delegation Nov. 24
Vance County’s legislators will be meeting with Henderson and Vance County officials on November 24, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. Legislators will have an opportunity to share their priorities for the upcoming assembly.
Wednesday’s open line
I don’t know about you, but I’m all wintered out. Bring on that warm, sunny southern weather and chase those snowflakes away!
Thursday city meetings
On November 20, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council will meet at the Aycock Recreation Complex Center on the second floor.
Board of education policy committee to meet
The Vance County Board of Education’s Policy Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, in the Superintendent’s Conference Room at the Administrative Services Center on Graham Avenue. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
First, please allow me to thank the citizens of the 7th District for giving me an opportunity to serve a third term as your senator.