Friday, June 27, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. there will be a blood drive with the American Red Cross.
House Budget Com. votes for tax relief
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), a member of the House Budget Committee, voted today for legislation that provides $50 billion in middle-class tax relief for 25 million families.
HPD makes arrests for DUI
Arrests – Robert B. Daniel, of 3546 Country Lane, Oxford, was arrested for larceny of a pair of mens short pants from Belks Departments Store. The pants were valued at $48. He was released under a $300 secured bond.
Etheridge introduces resolution to help rural water
Washington, D.C. — The country’s largest community-based water organization – the National Rural Water Association, NRWA, is happy to report good news for the rural water systems of America.
HPD uses tear gas to nab alleged copper thieves
On June 24, 2008, officers of the Henderson Police Department received a call in reference to a suspicious vehicle at 118 Wester Avenue.
Board of Ed. to hold special meeting
The Vance County Board of Education will meet on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in the Superintendent’s conference room of the Administrative Service Center at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson.
Butterfield questions offshore drilling
Washington, D.C. —- Congressman G. K. Butterfield has urged House leaders to hold a hearing to examine whether opening additional federal lands to oil and gas drilling would immediately provide lower prices and increased supply.
Evans objects to water/sewer rate hike
Immediately after the passage of the 2008-2009 budget ordinance at Monday evening’s Henderson City Council meeting, Assistant Finance Director Sandra Wilkerson began discussion of an ordinance setting water and sewer rates for the next fiscal year.
City HR Com. to interview another manager candidate
***Update — Cancelled*** The Henderson City Council’s Human Resources Committee will interview another candidate for the position of city manager on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the conference room at city hall.
Tuesday’s open line
And they said fast food would kill you young. Thank you, Mr. Hardee, for the mushroom & swiss burger. It was a favorite of mine in college after a night of…socializing.
City passes budget ordinance
Taxes to rise in city by 1 1/2 cents per $100 of valuation During a previously revised agenda in which two versions of a contract between the NC Community Development Initiative, Inc. (Abdul Rasheed) and the City of Henderson were knocked off the slate, the council voted 7-0 with member Bernard Alston absent to approve a budget for fiscal 2008-2009.
New state testing and accountability system
Earlier this month, the State Board of Education approved a list of recommendations that form a framework of a new testing and accountability system for North Carolina’s pre-K -12 schools.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The Senate approved its version of the state budget on Thursday, clearing the way for negotiations on a final version to begin.
City council to consider 08/09 budget
Editor’s Note: Included in this Henderson City Council agenda are links to relevant documents.
Ethridge to annouce energy speculation bill
U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) will hold a press conference at a Raleigh gas station today (The Pantry at 2506 S. Sanders Street and I-40) at 10:00 a.m. to announce legislation he has authored that aims to prevent manipulation and excessive speculation in energy markets.