From 12:45 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., intermediate students from E.M. Rollins Elementary School walked Garnett Street from the school to the Henderson Police Department as part of its Red Ribbon Week observances.
Wednesday’s open line
We tried a real name-only Home in Henderson site about a year ago. I stopped posting stories to it in July because only one dedicated soul was making comments on it. I haven’t taken it down yet because I don’t have the heart. I worked hard on it. As much as the virtuous tout a non-anonymous (nonymous?) blog, the reality is that the vast majority of Hendersonians and residents of Vance County (and others from far and wide, believe it …
City scores $2 million for sewer plant renovations
City Manager Ray Griffin offered congratulations to Assistant City Manager Frank Frazier and Waste Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Tom Spain for securing a $1.5 million grant from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund for the replacement of the UV sanitizing system at the sewage plant.
Pedestrian killed on I-85
On Friday, October 24, at 9:50 p.m., Henderson Police Department officers responded to a call on Interstate 85, north of the NC 39 bridge, to investigate a collision between a vehicle and pedestrian.
Monday’s open line
How much power does the federal executive branch of government have to effect our lives? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Council to discuss “slacking” ordinance
Here is the agenda for the Henderson City Council work session:
Chicken dinner fundraiser today
The Vance County Special Olympics is holding a Chicken Dinner Fund Raiser today from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Fire Station Number 1 in Henderson on Dabney Drive. Plates are $6 each and they benefit special athletes in Vance County.
Council considers budget for UV replacement
Here is the agenda for tonight’s meeting of the Henderson City Council:
HPD seizes crack, marijuana
Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at the residence of 622 Highland Avenue in Henderson.
Volunteers sought for ACS Relay For Life
Interest meeting will highlight ways supporters can help event Have you ever wondered if you can fight back against cancer if you only have 15 minutes to volunteer?
Friday’s open line
Today marks the end of the first nine-week grading period for Vance County Schools. Sigh. Where does the time go? Carry on.
Traffic stop nets marijuana bust
Chief K. L. Sidwell of the Henderson Police Department reports that members of his department’s Narcotics Unit performed a vehicle stop on Champion Street on October 21, 2008.
HPD crime alert: counterfeit currency
This from Lt. Irvin Robinson of the Henderson Police Department:
Competition for High School Musical 3
Families and school students that attend High School Musical 3 at the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre this weekend (Friday, October 24th, Saturday, October 25, Sunday, October 26th) will be given entry forms for each paid admission.
KLRWS advisory board meets tomorrow
The Kerr Lake Regional Water System Advisory Board meeting will be held on October 24, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the large conference room at City Hall on Rose Avenue. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
Thursday’s open line
A long-time reader asked me yesterday if I had heard the rumor about disappearances in Kerr Lake being caused by giant catfish, i.e. unsuspecting swimmers being dragged to a watery grave by the abnormally large bottom-feeders. I haven’t heard that one. Have you?
What is a traumatic brain injury?
October is brain injury awareness month by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain.