Washington, D.C. — Legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) that would help prevent gas prices from being artificially increased by manipulation and excessive speculation in energy markets failed to garner the two-thirds required for approval by the U.S. House of Representatives in a vote today.
To the editor: Answers are “gobblely-gook”
When I taught school I always emphasized that students should avoid “gobblely-gook” at all costs.
Wray reminds consumers of tax holiday
More items, higher cap added this year for back-to-school needs Raleigh —- Rep. Michael H. Wray is reminding consumers that they can buy back-to-school items this coming weekend without having to pay sales taxes.
Thursday’s open line
How is once-per-week trash pickup affecting you? It is positive, negative, or do you not give a Twinkie wrapper? Let us know on today’s open line.
Evans: City a “dirtier, stinkier place”
Henderson City Council Mary Emma Evans made the observation that Henderson is a “dirtier, stinkier place” during a workshop session on city sanitation held during Monday’s meeting.
Wake Electric seeks tech grant applicants
Wake Forest, NC – Wake Electric, a nonprofit electric utility, seeks applicants for its Classroom Technology Awards grant program.
Yount’s questions to be answered
During the City Manager report portion of Monday’s meeting of the Henderson City Council, City Manager Ed Wyatt announced that questions regarding the Embassy Foundation’s grant request would be answered “tomorrow”.
Pam Glover to become new city clerk
Pam Glover with her husband and two of her children Pamela E. Glover, a long time city employee, has been appointed City Clerk by the Henderson City Council on Monday night. The appointment will be effective November 1 due to city’s selective position freeze.
Wednesday’s open line
The tax-free weekend runs from Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3 this year. Here is an article that outlines some new items added to the list.
City approves deal with NC Com. Dev. Initiative
The Henderson City Council approved a “memo of understanding” with the North Carolina Community Development Initiative for the rehabilitation of the warehouse at 201 Zene Street at its regular meeting on Monday evening.
Henderson to appoint new city manager
In a press release received minutes ago from Acting City Clerk Beverly Jackson it was announced that the Henderson City Council will meet on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in its chambers in City Hall for the purpose of appointing a new city manager. No other information is available at this time.
HiH video: Henderson City Council 07-28-08
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Tuesday’s open line
Will the Henderson City Council elect to hire another full-time attorney, or will they return to the traditional arrangement of a part-time attorney? Which should they choose? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Debut of new city hall council chambers
The new City of Henderson Council Chamber at 134 Rose Avenue The City of Henderson held its inaugural meeting in its new chambers at 134 Rose Avenue last night.
Henderson city attorney resigns
Immediately after the Henderson City Council emerged from an approximately one hour closed session on a personnel matter, City Attorney Billy Strickland announced his resignation from his position with the City of Henderson.
School supply donation drive
A School Supply Donation Drive sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and the Vance County United Way Volunteer Center will be held on Friday, August 1 from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the front parking lot of Chick-fil-A.
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
On July 18, 2008, the 2008 Short Session of the General Assembly adjourned.
House panel approves Etheridge energy bill
Washington, D.C. — The House Agriculture Committee today voted to pass provisions introduced by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) that aim to help ensure that energy costs are not being artificially increased by manipulation and excessive speculation in energy markets.
City council agenda for meeting in new city hall
Here is the agenda for the first meeting of the Henderson City Council to be held in the new city hall located at 134 Rose Avenue on July 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.:
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
This past Friday, the House of Representative, along with the Senate, adjourned the 2008 short session.