As we approach another Veterans Day, I urge all our citizens to say a Hearty “Thank You” to all the Veterans.
Guest column: Veteran’s Day
by Rep. Bob Etheridge As we observe another Veterans Day and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country, let us renew our commitment to keep these men and women in mind every day of the year.
Veterans’ Day open line
Today we honor all of the men and women who have given of themselves in the service of their country. Let us pay our respects.
City to amend Zene Street project agreement
Tonight’s meeting of the Henderson City Council will be held at 134 Rose Avenue at 7:00 p.m.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Next week, our nation will celebrate Veterans Day and I know that like me you are grateful for the service of these men and women.
Safe Kids car seat check Thursday at Wal-Mart
The Henderson-Vance Safe Kids Coalition will be sponsoring a free child passenger safety car seat clinic.
Monday’s open line
In case you’re wondering why the schools don’t just observe Veteran’s Day today, it’s because the law clearly stipulates that the holiday must be observed on November 11 unless it falls on a weekend. Here’s your open line. Enjoy.
Standards rise while reading scores fall
North Carolina public schools felt the full effects of new, increased standards for reading in 2008 as fewer students earned passing scores on the state’s end-of-grade tests in reading and fewer schools and districts demonstrated performance at the highest levels under the state’s school accountability program, the ABCs of Public Education.
Vance county board actions for November
The Vance County Board of Commissioners took the following actions during their regular November meeting:
Creasman named principal of the year
Vance County Schools is pleased to announce that Brian Creasman, principal of Northern Vance High School, has been selected as the 2008-2009 Principal of the Year for Vance County Schools.
Friday/weekend open line
I was watching election returns on BBC America on Tuesday and they said that the “real” South begins in South Carolina. Is that true? Let us know your thoughts on our three-day open line.
MPMC Guild Gift Gallery wins county award
The Volunteers of the Maria Parham Medical Center Guild Gift Gallery won November’s Community Hero Award from the Vance County Board of Commissioners on Monday evening.
City Legislative Committee to meet
A Legislative Committee meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 6, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. in the large conference room at City Hall. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
Opinion: Something to think about
We’ve lost count of how many comment posts have been deleted because of overtly racist language and messages since Sen. Barack Obama was declared the winner of the presidential election on Tuesday.
Thursday’s open line
Any predictions on the Obama Cabinet? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Gas leak on Beckford Drive
** Update ** A building site on Beckford Drive (near the City Operations Center) was evacuated earlier today due to a gas leak. Traffic on Beckford Drive and parts of Dabney Drive was snarled as motorists were diverted away from the scene. At this time, the leak as been closed. Traffic has resumed a normal pattern.
VGCC requests funding for potential health building
Vance-Granville Community College President Randy Parker requested a commitment from the Vance County Board of Commissioners for funding of a potential allied health science building.
Wednesday’s open line
Congratulations to to all those who won yesterday, and sympathy to all of those who lost. Now let’s get on with it. We can start by cleaning up all the signs.
County makes plans for hard times
County Manager Jerry Ayscue reported during Monday’s regular meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners that the county is “on track from a financial standpoint”.