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Bill Clinton’s visit in pictures
Taril & Tariq Taylor with former President Bill Clinton Submitted Photo
Monday’s open line
The Vance County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet at 6:00 p.m. in their chambers in the County Administration Building on Young Avenue. That is, as of the time of this posting. If that changes due to the visit by former President Bill Clinton, we’ll let you know as soon as we can.
Bill Clinton to visit Henderson
According to presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s North Carolina campaign Web site, former President Bill Clinton will be visiting Henderson at the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library on Breckenridge Street.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Protecting our communities is one of our most important duties in the General Assembly.
Weekend open line
Here’s a link to an article sent to us by a long-time reader entitled “The Power of a Stupid Idea”. Aside from a very snappy title, the article raises a very important issue: is talk of lowering the gasoline tax simply another example of the worst kind of political pandering?
Caregiver of the Year Award
American Cancer Society’s Vance County Relay for Life 2008 Caregiver of the Year The Third Annual Caregiver of the Year Award will be presented in honor of those unsung heroes who dedicate themselves to making the lives of others more comfortable and their lives more dignified.
Alleged crack dealer busted
Chief K.L. Sidwell of the Henderson Police Department reported yesterday that members of his department executed a search warrant on a residence located at 946 Gay Street in Henderson.
Family fun night at Liberty Christian Church
The Liberty Christian Church in Epson Community is pleased to announce Family Fun Night on Sunday, May 4, at 6:00 p.m.
VCS forum stresses need for new construction
Chair of the Vance County Board of Education Gloria White and Vance County Superintendent of Schools Norm Shearin Editor’s Note: This video is presented in three parts. The first link shows the introduction of the forum. The second link is to a video presentation produced by Vance County Schools regarding the building and maintenance needs of Vance schools. The third link shows the balance of the forum. Link to the introduction of the forum. Link to the Vance County Schools …
Friday’s open line
Mr. Samuel Crosson was the head custodian at Henderson Middle School during my tenure there. He was a good and decent man. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family as well as the family of Mr. Alvin Currin who are left to try to make sense of it all.
Murder/suicide on Water Street
On April 30, 2008, members of the Henderson Police Department responded to 833 Water Street in reference to someone shot.
Relay for Life bake sale
The Betty’s Beach Bums Relay for Life team will be holding a bake sale on Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Elliott Farms on Satterwhite Point Road in Henderson. For more information, contact Melonie Gupton at 252.436.0059 or email her at guptonj@embarqmail.com.
VCS to hold community education forum
Vance County Schools is sponsoring a “Community Forum on Education” on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Henderson Middle School.
Orange educator is NC Teacher of the Year
Cindi Rigsbee, a sixth/seventh grades reading resource teacher at Gravelly Hill Middle School, Orange County Public Schools, was named the 2008-09 AT&T North Carolina Teacher of the Year at a formal banquet held tonight in Raleigh.
County Planning/Enviromental Com. to meet
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Planning/Environmental Committee is scheduled to meet today, Thursday, May 1 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss guidelines for housing projects and a written policy for CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) urgent repairs.
Thursday’s open line
New York state is contemplating a gas tax holiday over the summer due to rising gas prices. Is that a good idea for North Carolina? Voice your opinion here. It can make a difference.
Car seat check Thursday, May 1
The Henderson-Vance Safe Kids will have a Child Passengers Safety Car Seat Check today, Thursday, May 1, 2008.
NC teacher of the year to be announced
Editor’s Note: It’s not that I was passed over (again). It’s just that I’m so good they can’t do without me for a year. The 2008-09 AT&T North Carolina Teacher of the Year was to be announced last night during a recognition dinner and awards ceremony at the Brier Creek Country Club, 9400 Club Hill Drive, Raleigh.