Washington, D.C. -— As Congressional leaders prepare an economic recovery package to fund infrastructure projects and create jobs, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) is asking for funds to be included for school construction.
Two Vance board of ed. committees to meet
The Vance County Board of Education’s Curriculum Committee will meet on September 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. The board’s Policy Committee will meet on September 17, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. The meetings will take place at the Administrative Services Center at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson. No agenda were provided for the meetings.
Easley statement on gas price increase
On September 12, 2008 Gov. Mike Easley declared a state of “abnormal market disruption” under North Carolina law, which charges the Attorney General with enforcing the price gouging statute.
Etheridge asks feds to look at NC gas price gouging
Washington, D.C. —- U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today called for a federal investigation into possible gas price gouging and market manipulation in North Carolina and other states in the wake of the recent hurricanes.
Closing gaps commission rescheduled
The North Carolina Advisory Commission on Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps meeting, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., in the 7th Floor Board Room, Education Building, Raleigh, has been postponed to Friday, Oct. 24, same time and location. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to the NCDPI Communications division at 919.807.3450.
Vehicle theft and break in prevention tips
This from Lt. Irvin Robinson of the Henderson Police Department:
Tuesday’s open line
Have we seen the last of gas prices under $4 a gallon? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
One of my jobs as a state representative is to make sure everyone has access to affordable health care and that we do what we can to help eliminate disparities where they exist.
Board of Ed. Community Relations Com. meets today
The Vance County Board of Education’s Community Relations Committee will meet today, Monday, September 15, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at the Administrative Services Center at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
Friday’s open line
Here’s a site that purports to correct “distortions” in this election season’s political ads: www.factcheck.org. It seems to point to the two major presidential candidates equally. Enjoy.
September is baby safety month
Safe Kids Henderson-Vance offers baby safety tips September is Baby Safety Month, and Safe Kids Henderson-Vance reminds parents and caregivers to plan ahead to make safe spaces for babies “at home, at play and on the way.”
Seven NC urban areas in “Top 100” cities
Raleigh – Gov. Mike Easley today announced that seven North Carolina urban areas ranked among the nation’s “Top 100 Best Performing Cities” in an annual economic performance index released by the Milken Institute/Greenstreet Real Estate Partners.
Wray reappointed to emergency preparedness com.
Raleigh — Rep. Michael H. Wray has been reappointed by House Speaker Joe Hackney to a bipartisan committee that will study issues related to emergency preparedness and disaster management.
Wray appointed to eugenics study committee
Raleigh — Rep. Michael Wray has been appointed by House Speaker Joe Hackney to a select study committee that will examine a proposal to compensate people sterilized by the state.
September is alcohol, drug addiction recovery month
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Addiction affects millions of people every year, with 69 percent of Americans reporting that they know someone who struggles with alcohol or drugs.
Thursday’s open line
On 9-11, one of my seventh graders asked me, “Did World War III start today?” Seven years later and I still don’t know the answer to that question.
Governor orders flags to half mast for Patriot Day
Raleigh – Gov. Mike Easley today ordered all state government offices to lower their flags to half staff on Thursday in recognition of Patriot Day.
Emergency personnel honored at 5:30 downtown
Today, Thursday, September 11, the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor Harris Incorporated of Henderson will bring you the final Meet Me in the Street Concert of 2008.