“Nanomagnets” to kill cancer cells? It’s the stuff of science fiction on today’s open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
One of the most important things we try to do in government is create opportunity.
Monday’s open line
Here’s a good idea: a seed vault to protect genetic diversity and disappearing plant species. The question is: will the seeds roast due to global warming?
Read Across America today at library
National Education Association’s Read Across America 2008, sponsored by the Vance County Association of Educators and the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library will be held today, Monday, March 3, 2008 at the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
US Sec’y of Ed. to address state board
The State Board of Education will meet this week, March 4 through 6, in the Education Building at 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
Weekend open line
We apologize for the moderation queue not having been cleared in a few days. The comments that you probably thought were deleted should be in their proper places now. Enjoy.
Thursday’s open line
Here’s what we have to look forward to with the coming python invasion: pet-swallowing.
Blood drive at Pegram Agency Friday
There will be a Vance County American Red Cross blood drive at the Pegram Agency on Ruin Creek Road from 2:00 until 6:30 p.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008. All blood types are needed. Please consider giving the gift of life.
City unveils new city hall floor plan
Click image to enlarge At the special workshop session of the Henderson City Council on Monday night, City Engineer Frank Frazier unveiled a proposed floor plan for the new city hall.
Wednesday’s open line
The article WRAL to run Vance murder mystery now has the largest number of reader comments in the two year history of HiH. As a ignorant “transplant”, I didn’t know what I was getting into when I agreed to run the story of the murder of Alice Burgess and her family’s quest for justice and closure. If I had… I would have done it anyway. Here’s hoping some good will come of having run it.
Soup-er silent auction March 7
The Island Creek Baptist Church will sponsor a Relay for Life Soup-er Silent Auction on March 7, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
City restarts trash talk
City Manager Ed Wyatt prefaced remarks by City Engineer Frank Frazier and Public Works Director Linda Leyen by stating that he is aware of the “political sensitivity” of changes to sanitation services.
Tuesday’s open line
According to some, HR 800 could force workers into unions. According to others, the bill would make it easier to form unions and bargain collectively. Doubtless the reader’s response will incorporate his of her views about unions. Let it all out on today’s open line.
Special workshop agenda for tonight
The Henderson City Council will meet for a special workshop session tonight at 7:00 p.m. in their chambers at City Hall.
Monday’s open line
Look! Vance County is not in the top five counties for drug trafficking. Things are looking better all the time.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Our democracy works best when citizens are actively involved in the political process.
Weekend open line
As if there isn’t enough going on, now we’re in the projected path of a python invasion. Lock up your cats and dogs.
Relay for Life seafood fundraiser Monday
The Vance County Relay for Life “Angels Among Us” team will be sponsoring a fund raiser at the 220 Seafood Restaurant on Monday, February 25, 2008 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.