National Summit on States’ Issues will include energy and transportation among key topics at annual gathering Raleigh — Rep. Michael H. Wray will be among the thousands of legislators who will gather in New Orleans this summer for the National Conference of State Legislatures’ annual Legislative Summit.
Etheridge votes for domestic drilling
Washington, D.C. -— As North Carolina’s average gas price remains just over four dollars per gallon, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today voted for legislation to promote responsible domestic production of oil and natural gas.
City HR Committee to meet
A Henderson City Council Human Resources Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. and will be held at the Operations Center.
Friday’s open line
Is Henderson (and America) ready for a four-day school week? Work week? Let us know. Next year at this time, you may be on first day of the weekend.
A note from your editor
Friends, I realize that many of your posts are stuck in the moderation filter by now. I am aware of the problem and I am currently working to resolve the situation. I hope to have the moderation filter cleared and functioning more efficiently by Saturday morning. Thank you for you patience as we work through these technical issues. Please do not hesitate to contact me at homeinhenderson@nc.rr.com with any problems, concerns, or suggestions that you may have.
Drug arrest after HPD investigation
Chief K. L. Sidwell reported yesterday that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant at the address of 115 North College Street, Apartment A, in Henderson.
Wednesday’s open line
One day Henderson may become the home of a drag racing museum. Could it also become the home of a international modern sculpture garden?
House votes on override of medicare bill
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted today to override the President’s veto of H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act.
Tuesday’s open line
We were unable to cover last night’s meeting of the Henderson City Council. Let us know what happened.
To the editor: US flag protocol not followed
On Saturday, July 22, 2008, there was a picture of the American Flag flying at half-staff and a short write-up about the passing of teacher and tennis coach Sylvester Bulluck.
Editorial: The (negative) HiH Internet spin
To quote the article “White: Politics led to daughter’s new charge” that appeared in The Daily Dispatch on Sunday, July 13, 2008:
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Budget negotiators reached a final deal on our spending plan late last week and this week the General Assembly gave it final approval.
Weekend open line
According to my USAA magazine, those screw-in fluorescent light bulbs that everyone has been touting lately contain a significant amount of mercury, making them problematic to handle when they’re broken and yet another landfill headache. Be careful.
County assembles EMS advisory committee
During the Committee Reports period of the meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners on July 7, 2008, County Manager Jerry Ayscue reported that the county’s Public Safety Committee discussed the appointment of an EMS advisory committee.
June 2008 county reports
Below are links to Vance County department reports for tax collection, fire/ambulance, and emergency 911.
Family & friends day blood drive
There will be a Vance County American Red Cross blood drive on Saturday, July 12, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at New Life Church located at 3485 Business Hwy. 158 (Old Oxford Rd.). The Family and Friends Day event also includes a health fair, gospel singing and cookout at the same location.
House votes on Homes for Heroes Act
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today joined a majority of the House of Representatives in voting for H.R. 3329, The Homes for Heroes Act.