Henderson Mayor James D. “Pete” O’Geary has called a special meeting of the Henderson City Council as noted to hold a public hearing on a rezoning request by E & B Partnership to rezone property located at 942 West Andrews Avenue, 3.275 +/- acres from B2 to B4 (Vance County Tax Map 0097, Block 03, Lot 011). The meeting will be held on July 14. 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in chambers at city hall on Beckford Drive. The regular meeting …
Thursday’s open line
Will high speed rail revitalize Henderson? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
July State Board of Ed. highlights
The State Board of Education met last week via conference call and took a number of actions including approving changes to North Carolina’s NCLB Consolidated State Application Accountability Workbook and adopting the new Teacher Evaluation Instrument. Complete Board highlights are available online by clicking on the appropriate link.
Butterfield to Easley: Make vets North Carolinians
Washington, D.C. —- Congressman G. K. Butterfield has asked North Carolina Gov. Michael Easley to consider allowing all veterans to become honorary North Carolinians for the purpose of a college education.
HSR update for July 2008
by David B. Foster, PE, SEHSR Tier II EIS Project Manager Rail Environmental Program Manager, NCDOT Rail Division Overall Project Information and Updates I want to encourage you to continue to follow the project through our web site.
House Ag. Committee to examine energy bills
Etheridge Energy Market Bill Among Proposals Examined This week the House Agriculture Committee will hold three hearings to examine various legislative proposals that aim to prevent manipulation and excessive speculation in energy markets.
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
I hope that you and your family had a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday.
County approves annual work plan
The Vance County Board of Commissioners approved its Annual Work Plan during its regular meeting on Monday, July 7, 2008.
Animal control advisory committee formed
At the regular monthly meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners, a newly formed Animal Control Advisory Committee has met twice since its inception.
Wednesday’s open line
“Inside Scoop”: It is imperative that you please contact me at homeinhenderson@nc.rr.com as soon as possible. As for the rest of you… Here’s the open line.
County commission declines budget schedule
The Vance County Board of Commissioners declined the setting of a budget schedule during their regular monthly meeting yesterday.
Tuesday’s open line
Before anyone gets any bright ideas, it turns out the the possession of pufferfish toxin is illegal.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Budget negotiators continued their work this week and moved closer to a final deal.
Monday’s open line
Don’t forget the meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Young Street.
Rep. Etheridge statement on Jesse Helms
“Senator Helms dedicated his life to serving the people of North Carolina. Whether people agreed or disagreed with him, Senator Helms would always let his constituents know where he stood on the important issues of the day. My condolences go out to his family, his wife, his children and his grandchildren,” said U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington).
Crime Stoppers crimes of the month
Homicide Case The Vance County Sheriff’s Office needs your help with a homicide case that occurred on June 7, 2008 around 11:30 p.m.
Fatal stabbing on E. Andrews Avenue
On July 4, 2008 at 12:28 a.m., officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to a call to 329 E. Andrews Avenue concerning a report of someone being stabbed.
Trespassing, larceny, controlled substances
Arrests – Mark Lamont Brown, of 400 N. Oliver Drive, was arrested for driving while impaired and driving while license revoked. He was confined in the Vance County Jail under a $500 secured bond.