County Manager Jerry Ayscue encouraged a discussion of the Vance County Board of Education’s request to build two new schools because of a shrinking window of opportunity to hold a referendum on the issue on this November’s ballot.
Monday’s open line
Is the tax-free weekend really worth it? Let us know on today’s open line.
Commissioners to hear jail report
Here is the agenda for the Vance County Board of Commissioner’s meeting tonight in their chambers in the County Administrative Building on Young Street at 6:00 p.m.:
2008-2009 policy on free/reduced school meals
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction recently announced the 2008-09 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy on free and reduced-price meals for children enrolled in the state’s public schools.
HPD announces drug arrests
On July 30, 2008, members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit along with member of the Criminal Investigations Division arrested the individuals listed below:
House votes on college affordability
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) on Thursday joined a bipartisan majority in voting for legislation to address the soaring price of college tuition and to make college more accessible for students.
State Board of Ed. meets this week
The State Board of Education will meet this week, August 5 – 7, in the 7th Floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Editor’s Note: This week’s Raleigh Report contains three paragraphs on the tax-free weekend, an event that has already ended at press time. Although we receive the Raleigh Report on Thursday or Friday, we usually hold it until Monday, mainly due to the fact that Monday is a news-poor day (hence the reason The Daily Dispatch does not publish on Monday). In any event, the fault is ours, not Rep. Wray’s, and we apologize for it This week, Gov. Mike Easley …
Weekend open line
Don’t forget the Night Out Against Crime today (Saturday) from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Breckenridge Street.
Letter from Strickland to 2005-2007 council members
Before the first paragraph of Henderson City Attorney Billy Strickland’s contract was changed to grant him six month’s severance if he should terminate the agreement, Strickland send the following correspondence to council members requesting the change:
Friday’s open line
Although the clause in City Attorney Billy Strickland’s contract giving him severance in the event he terminates the contract is unusual, is it unrealistic, given the political climate? Let us know what you think on today’s open line.
City Attorney Billy Strickland’s contract
Here is the complete text of the employment contract between the City of Henderson and City Attorney Billy Strickland:
HPD seizes guns, drugs, and paraphernalia
Chief K.L. Sidwell reported that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted a search warrant at the address of 200 Wester Avenue, Apartment A, in Henderson.
Night out against crime Saturday
The front of this year’s Night Out Against Crime T-Shirt The 10th Anniversary Night Out Against Crime will be held Saturday August 2, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Yount on HiH Chat 8:00 p.m. tonight
** C A N C E L E D ** Former Henderson City Council member Elissa Yount will be taking questions on her concerns about the Embassy Project CDBG grant application tonight at 8:00 p.m.
Henderson hires new city manager
New Henderson City Manager A. Ray Griffin, Jr. A search that has spanned nearly nine months ended this afternoon when the Henderson City Council unanimously voted to hire a new permanent city manager.
HiH video: Henderson City Council 07-31-08
Click image to view video New Henderson City Manager Ray Griffin speaks to council and assembled guests
HPD scores meth bust
Chief K.L. Sidwell of the Henderson Police Department reported that members of his department’s Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation which lead to a traffic stop on July 28, 2008.
Homebuyer education workshop Saturday
Gateway CDC is having a Homebuyer Education Workshop on Saturday, August 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.