Vance County Commissioner Eddie Wright argued yesterday that the proposed adult bookstore is a gateway business leading to topless bars and massage parlors. Is he right about the slippery slope into the sex industry? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Adult establishment resolution prompts zoning talk
The Vance County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday evening during their regular meeting on a resolution opposing “adult establishments” in Vance County.
Bailout will provide middle-class tax relief
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted on Friday for legislation to protect homeowners, farmers, small businesses, retirement savings plans, and community bankers from the looming financial crisis.
County to consider “adult establishment” resolution
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet today, Monday, October 6, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Young Street.
Board of Ed. Personnel Committee to meet
The Vance County Board of Education’s Personnel Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at the Administrative Services Center on Graham Avenue. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The economy of our state and nation continues to be of vital concern and this past week has been a tumultuous one for both.
Fireproof coming to Marketplace Cinema
by Nancy Jo Smith, Owner & Manager Marketplace Cinema I am writing to let you know about a movie that is getting amazing feedback and has touched so very many.
Monday’s open line
We’re still trolling for debate questions. Please send your candidate queries to forum2008@homeinhenderson.com. Happy Monday!
Weekend open line
Although people tend to get focused on national issues on leap years, let us not forget that what happens to us locally also has a profound effect on our day-to-day lives — or maybe more so. Consider this on our weekend open line.
The firehouse in winter
A longtime reader sent us this picture of Fire Station #2 which will celebrate its 100th birthday next week. For those of you who are native to the South, that white stuff on the trees, car, and grassy areas is called “snow”.
Crime Stoppers October crimes of the month
Assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury On September 28, 2008, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Henderson Police Department officers were dispatched to 1436 Perry Avenue in reference to someone shot.
Friday’s open line
Who won the VP debate, Biden or Palin? Or perhaps it was a draw? Let us know on today’s open line.
Fire station 100th anniversary
Fire Station #2 on Garnett Street in downtown Henderson The 100 Year Anniversary of Henderson Fire Station No. 2 and the Henderson-Vance Fire Department Fire Prevention Open House will be observed together on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 205 Garnett Street from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Thursday’s open line
It’s a slow day here on the farm. We guess you’ll have to make your own fun.
Clean Up Henderson honors HPD officers
Here is the agenda for the Clean Up Henderson meeting to be held this morning at 8:00 a.m. in the City of Henderson Operations Center on Beckford Drive:
Wednesday’s open line
According to yesterday’s Daily Dispatch, attorney John Zollicoffer is not only back after a short retirement from city service, but he’s also bringing recently acquired legal partners Caroline Burnette, Mike Satterwhite, and Jerry Stainback with him. Henderson City Council member Mary Emma Evans was noted in the article as being ready for “criticism”. We can only assume she meant on Home in Henderson. Was Zollicoffer a good choice or a symptom of a reactionary council? Let us know your thoughts …
Tuesday’s open line
The $700 billion bailout: good money after bad, or the only port in this storm? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Shooting on Perry Avenue
On September 28, 2008, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Henderson Police Department officers were dispatched to 1436 Perry Avenue in reference to someone shot.
SBE to hear textbook publisher appeal
At 11:00 a.m. today, a panel of State Board of Education members will hear and consider the reconsideration request of publisher Human Kinetics Inc. regarding materials that were not recommended for approval by the Textbook Commission.
Candidates’ forum October 19
Editor’s Note: It came to light yesterday that two candidates were left out of our race tally as we formulated the 2008 Candidates’ Forum. Barbara Howe, a Libertarian, is opposing Rep. Jim Crawford for the NC House of Representatives District 32 seat, and another Libertarian, Kira Howe, is opposing Sen. Doug Berger for the NC Senate District 7 seat along with Republican Chuck Stires. Also left out was Randolph Baskerville who is running unopposed for the District Court Judge 9B …