Washington, D.C. —- U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) has introduced legislation that would change a provision in the 2008 Farm Bill that could unintentionally suspend farm payments for thousands of farmers.
Vance commissioners agree to new elementary school
The Vance County Board of Commissioners agreed during a special called meeting yesterday evening to allow the construction of a new elementary school.
Vance Co. Public School Foundation spirit night
The Vance County Public School Foundation is sponsoring a Chic-fil-A Spirit Night on Thursday, September 11 from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday’s open line
New elementary school: Woo-hoo or boo-hoo? Let us know what you think on today’s open line. P.S.: I like “J.A. Feingold Elementary School” for a name, my recent heart attack having put me in mind of my need for a legacy. Anybody with me on this?
“Active shooter training” at VGCC
Vance law enforcement rehearses response to an armed suspect on campus Several Vance County Schools principals, as well as city, county, and state officials were at Vance-Granville Community College’s North Campus this morning to witness a mock law enforcement scenario in which an armed suspect opens fire at the community college.
Atkinson kicks off Graduation Awareness Week
State Superintendent June Atkinson wants to ensure that everyone gets the message: graduate from high school and prepare for success in life.
Dropout prevention & closing gaps committees to meet
The North Carolina General Assembly Dropout Prevention Grant Committee will meet this Thursday, September 11, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at the Public School Forum, 3739 National Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh.
City to hold workshop meeting Sept. 11
The Henderson City Council will hold a workshop meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. in the large conference room at city hall.
Embers will perform on Thursday
On 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.
Tuesday’s open line
You know, you never really appreciate how nice it is to be able to breathe out of your nose until you lose the ability. We’ll give a prize to the best poem on the subject on today’s open line.
Monday’s open line
Saturday’s “tropical storm” may have turned the tide of life-or-death for my shrubbery. Other than that, it seems like another weather non-event.
City council to hold two special closed sessions
The Henderson City Council will hold special closed sessions on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
City council to honor under 16 softball team
The Chair inquires as to whether any member knows of any conflict of interest or appearance of conflict with respect to matters before the Council. If any member knows of a conflict of interest or appearance of conflict, please so state at this time. The City Council’s objective is to address public concern for good and open government.
County education committee to meet today
There will be an Education Committee meeting today, Monday, September 8 at 12:00 p.m. in County Manager Jerry Ayscue’s office. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss school construction funding.
State Board of Ed. still considering writing revisions
The State Board of Education will meet next week, September 9 – 11, in the 7th Floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Our state cannot compete in this new economy unless we prepare more of our young people to enter the workforce prepared for rapid changes in culture and technology.
County commissioners to meet on water, schools
Vance County Board of Commissioners Chairman Danny W. Wright has called a special meeting for Tuesday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC.
HPD crime alert: burglary prevention
Burglary physical security constitutes 90 percent of burglary prevention.