Happy birthday America!
To the editor: City silent on Embassy grant questions
On July Fourth it is important that we remember our rights as well as our responsibilities as citizens in a democracy.
Shahita White charged with DUI
WRAL is reporting this afternoon that Shahita White, daughter of Vance County Sheriff Peter White, was charged with driving under the influence in connection with a traffic stop that occurred this year during the Easter holiday weekend.
Maps, rules, and schedules of sanitation changes
This document contains a summary of changes to residential and commercial garbage pickup, route maps organized by day of the week, truck routes by street, and a 2008 holiday schedule.
Mini-motorcycles nicked
Arrests – Bernice Shearin, of 765 A. N. Garnett Street, was arrested for larceny. She was released on a $500 unsecured bond.
Independence Day celebration at Kerr Lake
On Saturday, July 5th the annual Independence Day celebration will be held at Kerr Lake
Wednesday’s open line
We’re wondering if a four day workweek for everyone would help to ease the fuel crisis. What are your thoughts?
Virtual public school celebrates 1st anniversary
North Carolina’s online virtual public school has just completed its first full year of operation with plenty to celebrate.
House votes on gas relief legislation
Raleigh -— With the average gas price in North Carolina hovering just under four dollars per gallon, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted on June 26 for a package of bills that would seek to make America more energy independent and provide relief for families suffering from high gas prices.
Monday’s open line
We’re fascinated by the idea of a peanut-free school. We’re also wondering if we can throw in wheat gluten, milk/lactose, bee/wasp stings, citrus, penicillin, tomatoes, and shellfish. Also, if we could make the school kosher, halal, and vegan, that would probably save some time as well. We could all munch rice cakes and drink soy milk in the cafeteria and lose a lot of weight.
State Board of Ed. will hold conference call meeting
The State Board of Education will hold its July meeting via conference call on Tuesday, July 1, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
City HR Com. will meet to interview candidate
The Henderson City Council’s Human Resources Committee which is chaired by Mary Emma Evans will meet on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. to interview a candidate for the position of city manager.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Budget talks gained momentum this week as negotiators met during the weekend and for several hours each day to work toward a compromise.
Weekend open line
The Daily Dispatch is reporting this morning that Purolator will be closing its Henderson facility with a corresponding loss of jobs. What are the ramifications for our community as we try to move forward economically?
County adopts budget in special session
Commissioners express desire to talk to city over 911 funding The Vance County Board of Commissioners met at 5:00 p.m. on June 26, 2008 to approve the budget for fiscal 2008-2009.