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Weekend open line
The North Carolina Department of Justice has a very nice Web site dedicated to helping people understand the laws regarding access to public records. Is the city out of compliance with those laws for not providing former Henderson City Council member Elissa Yount with the information she requested in a timely manner? Let us know what you think on this weekend’s open line.
Letter to Yount from city
This copy of a letter to Elissa Yount regarding her request for information regarding the Embassy Project grant request arrived by email from Acting City Clerk Beverly Jackson this morning.
A note from your editor
Friends, As you know, the volume of “spam” (unwanted comment posts automatically placed by unscrupulous, malicious people in cyberspace advertising things immoral, illegal, and unwanted) on the site has been approaching a critical volume.
To the editor: What every 9th grader knows
As a take off on a popular television show, I must ask, is the City of Henderson as smart as a ninth grader?
Friday’s open line
Yesterday’s Daily Dispatch indicated that Interim City Manager Ed Wyatt stated that he had sent a letter to Elissa Yount regarding her questions about the grant application for the Embassy Project. Ms. Yount has written unequivocally in her opinion piece posted today on HiH that she received no such letter. Perhaps we can clear this up on today’s open line.
State ed. committees to meet
Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps Commission to Meet The North Carolina Advisory Commission on Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps will meet Monday, July 28, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., in the 7th Floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
Saint Augustine adult ed. program in Henderson
Saint Augustine College is encouraging everyone to come to their July 30 and 31 information session at Gateway Center in Downtown Henderson. The sessions start at 5:30 p.m., and the goal is to give an overview of the program, answer questions, and then breakout into groups for applications. A St. Augustine program brochure may be viewed here by clicking on the link.
Thursday’s open line
For those of us who were unable to listen to yesterday’s WIZS Town Talk, what was the substance of the discussion?
Bloodstock ’08
Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Hours: 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. Bloodstock ’08 is a rare evening drive to provide more opportunity for donors to give the gift of blood and life. Location: First Baptist Church, 205 Winder St., Henderson, NC Contact: Phylicia Evans at (252) 438-3261 or B.J. Hutto at (252) 438-3172
House votes on housing crisis legislation
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today voted for legislation that would provide the strongest response yet to the nation’s housing crisis and help to stabilize the economy.
Eric Williams fired from Yadkin County
The Yadkin Ripple is reporting that former Henderson City Manager has been fired from his position as County Manager of Yadkin County.
Tuesday’s open line
The Daily Dispatch reported today on “rumors” concerning the employment of City Attorney Billy Strickland. We wonder where those rumors came from. Oh, well. Here’s your open line.
City HR meetings this week
According to Acting City Clerk Beverly Jackson, the Henderson City Council will hold the following Human Resources Committee meetings this week:
Monday’s open line
We’re curious about the state of the move to the new city hall. Anyone have any info?
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Gov. Mike Easley signed the state budget bill into law this week, clearing the way for the General Assembly to adjourn Friday.
HPD seizes counterfeit merchandise
Sgt. S.R. Spence of the Henderson Police Department Highway Traffic Safety Unit reported that on July 17, 2008, members of the unit along with the Secretary of State’s office conducted a search and seizure of a tractor-trailer which yielded more than $185,000 of counterfeit merchandise which was destined for North Carolina local markets.
Red Cross issues urgent call for all blood types
Editor’s Note: The previous date and time given for the blood drive at The Pegram Agency were incorrect. This reprint of the original article that ran on July 14, 2008 gives the correct information. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. While temperatures and fuel prices continue to rise this summer, the American Red Cross reports that the blood inventory levels are so low it is unable to sufficiently meet the demand of local hospitals.
HPD announces promotions
From left to right: Sgt. Diogo, Lt. Proctor, Sgt. Spence The Henderson Police Department is pleased to announce the following promotions which were effective on July 17, 2008.