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HPD tallies multiple narcotics busts
Chief K. L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant on the residence of 568 Grant Street, Henderson, NC, 27536.
City will conduct closed session interviews
The Henderson City Council will be holding a special meeting today from 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The rapid increase in gas prices last week when Hurricane Ike threatened the Gulf Coast underscored the need to find new, alternative fuels.
Monday’s open line
If nobody reads Home in Henderson, I wish somebody would explain the 1,800 to 2,200 unique IP addresses that visit each day.
Panel approves small farms bill
Washington, D.C. — The House Agriculture Committee voted today to approve a bill by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) that would change a provision in the 2008 Farm Bill that could unintentionally suspend farm payments for thousands of farmers, putting them at risk of losing their farms.
East coast drag times hall of fame
Click image to enlarge No matter what your preference in vehicles is, be it classic hot rods, muscle cars, nostalgia drag machines, or restored antiques, Henderson, NC is the place to be during the weekend of October 17, 18, 19, 2008.
Weekend open line
Cool weather and football. This is a weekend of unlimited promise. Enjoy.
Leg. commission on children & youth public hearing
COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON ISSUES INVOLVING CHILDREN IN Vance County, North Carolina The public is invited to address the Legislative Study Commission on Children and Youth during a public hearing on issues involving children in North Carolina.
City Finance Director Sandra Wilkerson wins award
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of Henderson by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).
Atkinson meets with First Lady on reading funding
State Superintendent June Atkinson on Wednesday met with First Lady Laura Bush, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, state superintendents from Alabama, Iowa and Massachusetts and local superintendents from New York, Washington D.C. and Atlanta to discuss continued support for young readers across the country and to endorse the reinstatement of Reading First funding. To read more, please go to the NCDPI Web site and click on the appropriate link under “News.”
Friday’s open line
We’re sure that there will be lots to talk about today without any prompting from us. Keep it above the belt.
Etheridge energy bill passes house
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives today voted 283-133 to pass legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) to help ensure that gas prices are not being artificially increased by manipulation and excessive speculation in energy markets.
Embassy performance hall CDBG funding request sent
Irregularities present in council resolution sent to state Home in Henderson has obtained the document sent to the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Division of Community Assistance requesting grant funding for the proposed Embassy Square Performance Hall.
HPD makes B&E arrest
On August 27, 2008 a breaking and entering occurred at a residence located at 1415 S. William St.
Thursday’s open line
I was ineffably sad when I read the last of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series. Fortunately, someone is
Etheridge to vote for comprehensive energy bill
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) announced yesterday that he will vote in favor of a comprehensive energy bill that will increase American oil production, invest in renewable energy sources and energy efficiency technology, end giveaways to big oil companies, and create jobs here at home.
Wednesday’s open line
Is it true that Home in Henderson bloggers only talk when there’s something bad to blog about? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Free CIT training for local law enforcement
by Gina DeMent Five County Mental Health Authority October is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Three HPD officers receive CUH award
From left to right: Diane Barbario, Chair of the Clean Up Henderson Committee, committee member Warren Hare III, Officer A. Hawkins, Officer C. Steelman, Officer J.M. Hammond, and committee member Horace P. Bullock. On September 15, 2008, three officers of the Henderson Police Department received an award from the Clean Up Henderson Committee