Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only N.C. member of the Homeland Security Committee, today announced that he will introduce a comprehensive bill to improve federal efforts to help schools with their security needs.
Vance Relay for Life wreath fund-raiser
Click to enlarge image For a mere $25 donation, a wreath will be custom-made to your specifications.
State superintendent’s task force to meet
The first meeting of the Superintendent’s Task Force on Ethics and Licensure will be held this Thursday, March 20, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in Room 224, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
March state school board meeting highlights
At the March Board meeting, members approved revision of the K-5 Mathematics Standard Course of Study, adoption of a Praxis II test for licensure in Latin, staff recommendations regarding program approval exemption requests under the Innovative Education Initiatives Act as well as school-based calendar waivers for educational purposes, and its 2008-09 Supplemental Budget request.
Gourmentcandlejoy.com joins HiH sponsors
Our newest sponsor www.gourmetcandlejoy.com offers a wide variety of scented candles, soaps, washes, lotions, and other gourmet luxury items. By clicking on the link at the top of this article or on the link in the “Featured Links” section of the left side of the Home in Henderson main page. When you do, please take the opportunity to shop among the the many fine products offered.
Special Good Friday blood drive
Due to the need for all blood types, a special blood drive will be held at the Ambassador Inn and Suites, Friday, March 21, 2008 (Good Friday). The address for the Ambassador Inn is 197 Parham Street and the contact person is LaToya Thomas at 252.492.1126. Free T-shirts will be given to all donors.
HPD incidents and arrests
Arrests – Jonathan Phillip Durham, of 705 E. Andrews Avenue, was arrested for contempt of court violations. He was placed in the Vance County Jail under a $4,000 secured bond.
Legislative committee discusses grant management
by Staff Reports The Henderson City Council’s Legislative Committee met on March 18, 2008 in the council chambers at city hall.
Home in Henderson will continue service
A rumor has been floating around that Home in Henderson will cease operation on March 21, 2008.
Henderson police blotter
Arrests – Natasha Durham of 721 Berry Street was arrested on March 13, 2008 for assault with a deadly weapon (box cutter). She was placed in the Vance County Jail with a $1,000 secured bond.
Tuesday’s open line
Do we need a slacking law? Would it help? Is it constitutional? Let us know your thoughts about this or anything else on today’s open line.
Slate of candidates for May primary
Here is the slate of candidates who will be on the ballot for the May 6, 2008 primary:
City Engineer Frazier promoted
Frank Frazier, Interim Assistant City Manager, has been named Assistant City Manager — Water Resources and Public Services, effective immediately by Ed Wyatt, Henderson Interim City Manager.
Council to hold short-notice committee meeting
The Henderson City Council’s Legislative Committee will meet today at 11:00 a.m. in council chambers at City Hall.
Etheridge urges change in military mental health
Washington, D.C. —- U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) on Friday urged Congress to examine the military’s mental health system during a hearing of the House Armed Service Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee.
St. Patrick’s Day open line
We don’t have any really good St. Patrick’s Day stories, but if you do, post them here.
Weekend open line
The Daily Dispatch is reporting that a woman was stabbed on Garnett Street yesterday afternoon. Has violence moved from the back streets to Main Street as a reader has suggested to us? Is Henderson to become like the Tombstone, Arizona of old? Let us know your thoughts on this weekend’s open line.