The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Exceptional Children Division will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding the Department’s proposed amendments to Sections NC1504-2.1(d) and NC1504-2.9(b) of “Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities” pursuant to Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).
HPD arrests for guns, drugs, and stolen cars
Chief K. L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation at the 800 block of Winder Street.
Weekend open line
We’ve noticed that at the request of Henderson City Council Mike Rainey a discussion will ensue at Monday’s city council meeting over the Ferguson Group. Should Henderson return to paid lobbyists once again in the hopes of generating a revenue stream? Let us know your thoughts on this or any other issue on this weekend’s open line.
“Meet Me in the Street” will honor fire fighters & cops
This from Bill Edwards, President of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce:
Emergency vehicles can go faster in Henderson
The Henderson City Council voted unanimously during Monday night’s meeting to eliminate a cap on the speed of emergency vehicles in the city.
Friday’s open line
Today is the last weekday of summer for our student-American friends. Sigh.
Information request from city update
On August 18, 2008, former Henderson City Council member Elissa Yount submitted questions to the City of Henderson.
August State Board of Ed. meeting highlights
At their August meeting, State Board of Education members approved the ABCs growth rates, cohort graduation rates, the ABCs incentive award formula, and the new North Carolina Writing Assessment System that will be piloted during the 2008-09 school year.
City will not add teller at Ops Center
Interim City Manager Ed Wyatt told the Henderson City Council on Monday evening that the city is not in a position to add a teller window at the City Operations Center on Beckford Drive for the purpose of water bill collection.
Thursday’s open line
Can Barack Obama win North Carolina, a state that has been firmly “red” since the election of Ronald Reagan?
VCS holds its Open House today
Don’t forget that Vance County Schools is holding an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Go visit your child’s teacher. It’s the most rested you’ll see him or her all year long!
60-70 houses demolished since city attorney hired
Code Compliance Department Director Corey Williams submitted a report at Monday’s Henderson City Council meeting on residential house removals in Henderson.
HPD “Power Shift” implementation and activity
One of the goals of the Henderson Police Department’s ongoing reorganization plan has been the implementation of a “Power Shift” component within the Operations Division.
Public info notice to Tar River landowners
Click for full-sized document The above information was sent on Friday via U.S. Mail to property owners along the Vance County side of the Tar River.
Wednesday’s open line
Here is just a gentle reminder that we are waiting on Henderson city government to give us the Embassy Project grant-related correspondences we requested on Friday evening. The floor is yours.
Colorfall Festival seeks vendors & entertainers
Five County First in Families and The Arc of Vance County is sponsoring Colorfall Festival, a street fair and craft festival to be held in downtown Henderson on Saturday, September 6, 2008.
State activates special transportation hotline
Public can report school bus drivers violating state law School bus passengers and drivers wanting to report school bus drivers for violating the state’s seat belt and cell phone use laws can now call a special “Transportation Hotline” established by the NC Department of Public Instruction.
Board of Ed. committee meetings today
The Vance County Board of Education’s Curriculum Committee will meet today at 11:00 a.m. The Police Committee will meet at 12:00 p.m. The location of the meetings was not included in the press release.
Tuesday’s open line
One of the fundamental strengths of democracy is dissent. Without dissent, there can be no compromise, and without compromise, there is only tyranny — a team of mules under one whip.
HiH video: Henderson City Council 08-18-08
Part I of meeting — Click image to play video Part II of meeting — Click image to play video