Washington, D.C. —- The U.S. House of Representatives passed by unanimous consent yesterday a bill by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) that will suspend a provision in the 2008 Farm Bill that would have put thousands of small farms at risk.
State Board of Ed. begins meeting tomorrow
The State Board of Education will meet this week, September 30 – October 2, in the 7th Floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
City council to meet tonight at 6:00 p.m.
The Daily Dispatch reported on Friday, September 26, 2008 that the Henderson City Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. tonight to consider legal representation in the wake of the resignation of former City Attorney Billy Strickland.
Big sweep cleanup at Kerr Lake
The clean-up event is planned for Saturday, October 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Kerr Lake near Henderson.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Substance abuse has touched everyone’s life in one way or another and in the legislature we have tried to find ways to improve treatment for people who cannot afford private recovery services.
County Planning/Environmental Com. to meet
** Corrected ** The Vance County Board of Commisisoners’ Planning/Environmental Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
HiH seeks questions for Oct. 19 forum
Once again, Home in Henderson is soliciting questions for the 2008 Candidates’ Forum to be held on October 19, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Young Street in Henderson.
Friday/weekend open line
We’re going to start relaxing early this weekend, so we’re posting the weekend open line in advance. Don’t worry, though. If something earth-shattering happens, we’ll get off the couch long enough to let you know about it. Shabbat shalom.
Thursday’s open line
No news is good news? I guess today’s the day we find out if that’s true. Have at.
House approves Etheridge farm bill
Washington, D.C. -— The U.S. House of Representatives today approved by voice vote a bill by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) that would suspend a provision in the 2008 Farm Bill that would put thousands of small farms at risk.
Easley urges car seat safety
Raleigh — Gov. Mike Easley urged motorists this week to remain diligent about properly securing their children in child passenger safety devices, including age- and size-appropriate car seats and booster seats.
HPD nips alleged copper crooks
Officers of the Henderson Police Department collect evidence at the Embarq facility on Burr Street in Henderson On September 20, 2008 officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to a report of a breaking and entering in progress at Embarq located at 855 Burr Street.
City receives grant for downtown apts.
Mayor Pete O’Geary announced that the City of Henderson has received notice of grant award of $1 million from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Wednesday’s open line
In 1929 my great-grandfather was a foreman at a Standard Oil facility in New Jersey. Then the stock market crashed. Then there was a “fire” at the plant. Great-Gramps ended up sweeping floors in the Bronx. Questions: Are the family fortunes about to take another nose dive? Do we need the $700 billion bailout? Should we buy some brooms while we can afford them? Speculate and commiserate on today’s open line.
Wray announces next dropout prevention grants
Raleigh — The Committee on Dropout Prevention has agreed to award $15 million in grants in three separate categories by the end of the year.
$25,000 prize won in fishing tournament
Mike Iaconelli of New Jersey holds aloft his $25,000 first place prize in the Northern Stren Fishing Tournament held on Kerr Lake from September 17 – 20, 2008. The event was hosted by the Vance County Tourism Department.
New CM’s first meeting shortest in recent memory
The Henderson City Council met last night in its chambers at 134 Rose Avenue.
Tuesday’s open line
Short council meetings are great, as long as we are not spared the “details” of city government.
HPD makes arrest in Garnett St. drive-by shooting
On September 16, 2008, a shooting incident occurred in the area of Garnett Street.