During the Henderson City Council’s special session of April 21, 2008, it voted unanimously to award the contract for the renovation of the former library into the new City Hall to J.L. Williams Construction.
Council rescinds CO ordinance
In a special meeting held Monday, April 21, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, the Henderson City Council voted to rescind Chapter 21C of city code, the so-called Certificate of Occupancy ordinance.
Arrest for harassing telephone calls
– Mary Lee Harmon, of 1272 E. River Road, Louisburg, was arrested for common law uttering, obtaining property by false pretenses, and possession of fraudulent instrument. She was confined in the Vance County Jail under a $25,000 secured bond.
Tuesday’s open line
Now funerals can be green. And they said you couldn’t take the latest fad with you.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
There are several study committees meeting during the interim that deal with the way our state and local governments operate.
Monday’s open line
Since we’re finally hitting the big time (with a Netcraft rating of 33801), we thought it was high time to publish a Terms of Use. Enjoy the legalese.
City council to meet in special session
The Henderson City Council will meet in special session today, Monday, April 21, 2008 at 5:30 in City Hall.
SBE to meet on conference call
The State Board of Education Executive Committee will hold a conference call meeting on Monday, April 21, at 3:00 p.m.
Failure to appear order of the day
– Emmanuel Kearney, of 930 Farrar Avenue, was arrested for communicating threats. He was confined at the Vance County Jail under a $300 secured bond.
Former Weed & Seed director claims rights violations
Former Weed & Seed director Rosa Bullock claimed that her rights had been violated in remarks made to the Henderson City Council during their regular meeting on April 14, 2008.
HPD recovers stolen vehicle
On April 9, 2008, officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to a call from the Maria Parham Medical Center concerning a report of a stolen vehicle.
Friday’s open line
We had no idea that Wake County was attempting to grow its own teachers. We thought they just recruited them from Vance.
Vote to strengthen student loans
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today voted for legislation that will ensure that families can continue to access affordable student loans during the current economic downturn.
Easley asks for continued water conservation
Raleigh – Gov. Mike Easley is continuing to ask local officials to continue their aggressive water conservation efforts since the drought is not over and a hot, dry summer is still possible.
Tony Finch arrested for threatening DA
Click image to see video of Tony Finch’s arraignment Note: During the first part of the video, Finch is speaking from behind a pink piece of paper he uses to conceal his face. Former Henderson police officer Anthony Dale Finch was arrested today for threatening an officer of the court.
2008 gov’s school selections announced
Eight hundred North Carolina rising high school juniors and seniors have been selected to attend the 2008 Governor’s School, a six-week summer program for academically or intellectually gifted students. To read more, please go to the NCDPI Web site and click on the appropriate link under “News.”
Help rape victims now
from Contributor Reports You may not be aware that currently in North Carolina a rape survivor is required to pay for her own medical exam/rape kit.
To the editor: The injustice of it all
Editor’s Note: The following is the text of former Henderson City Council member Bobby Gupton’s remarks to the Henderson City Council during the public comments period of Monday night’s meeting. It was presented to us for publication as a letter to the editor. Mayor, Mr. Wyatt, City Council: The current tax rate for the city of Henderson is 67 cents.