Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today joined members of Congress and veterans in urging the President to sign the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act during a press conference on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.
Friday’s open line
News flash: Exercise can improve student performance. Is there anyone who’s willing to admit that they didn’t know that physical activity is good for children? Talk about re-inventing the wheel…
Arrest for pointing a gun
– Christopher Grissom, of Rt. 1 Box 377, Norlina, was arrested for habitual driving while impaired and driving with license revoked. He was confined in the Vance County Jail under a $25,000 secured bond.
HiH video: Vance County Board of Elections
by Bobby Gupton & Tom Hannon Here are links to meetings and a hearing held by the Vance County Board of Elections on May 21, 2008:
Surplus equipment bill approved by House
Washington, D.C. —- Congressman G. K. Butterfield’s legislation aimed at providing poor, rural communities with needed surplus federal electronic equipment at little or no cost was approved by the House today.
Henderson City Council minutes
Here are the minutes of the Henderson City Council for the following meeting dates:
HPD intervenes in home invasion
On May 20, 2008 at 12:40 a.m. officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to 615 Alexander Avenue regarding a report of gunshots and a loud disturbance.
Legislative education news
The first week of the 2008 Session began with the presentation of Governor Mike Easley’s budget.
Leadership Vance seeks worthy service project
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Vance Class of 2008 is currently seeking project opportunities for their Community Services Day.
House considers bed bug legislation
Washington, D.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield has offered legislation aimed at stemming the growing problem of bedbugs.
County Fire & EMS study
The links that follow are to the Fire & Emergency Medical Services Study that was prepared for the Vance County government by Solutions for Local Government, Inc. of Charlotte, NC. It was presented to the Vance County Board of Commissioners during the County Manager’s Report portion of the regular May meeting. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Study pages 1-30. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Study pages 31-59.
West side prostitution bust
Targeting the west side of Henderson, an undercover officer assisted with a prostitution operation towards the end of the “Operation Smoke Out” campaign.
HPD conducts “Operation Smoke Out”
The Henderson Police Department conducted “Operation Smoke Out” on Friday, May 15, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Warrants served during “Operation Smoke Out”
Here are list one and list two of warrants served during Operation Smoke Out on Friday, May 15, 2008.
Evans expresses concerns about HPD training
At the Henderson City Council meeting of Monday, May 12, 2008, Henderson City Council member Mary Emma Evans expressed concerns over how Henderson police officers handle suicides.
We have some bananas today
USDA Awards NCDPI $1 Million Grant; Grant to Promote Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in 25 Elementary Schools Students at 25 elementary schools across the state will have access to fresh fruits and vegetables throughout their school day thanks to a $1 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture.