To see the video of the January 28, 2008 Henderson City Council Workshop, click image.
To the editor: There is no excuse
Please consider this…. The public is entitled to access to all government activities, records, and meetings.
Monday’s open line
We invite you to look at Quality Counts 2008: Tapping into Teaching, Unlocking the Key to Success published by Education Week. We think you’ll find some of the conclusions surprising…or perhaps not so surprising. Enjoy.
Sardines at lunch?
Overflow from E.O. Young’s crowded cafeteria Students wait in line to get their lunch from a cafeteria that is already overflowing with students.
Vance Relay seeks banner renewals
The Relay For Life Event for Vance County is in the process of collecting donations for the banners that will hang on Garnett Street for the 2008 Relay Year.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
North Carolinians are becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of global warming.
HiH experiencing technical difficulties
For those of you who have been paying attention, the site has been experiencing some technical issues (mainly, today’s articles appearing and disappearing for no reason we can discern). We thank you for your patience and we hope to have the site running normally again soon.
Friday’s open line
Here’s something Mrs. Editor and I knew going in: education and law enforcement are among the recession-proof jobs. It makes up for being underpaid the rest of the time.
Vance County board to meet in special closed session
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet in special closed session tomorrow, January 25 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter. According to County Clerk Kelly Grissom, no action will be taken at the meeting.
Thursday’s open line
And I thought the weirdest thing I’d ever seen or heard tell about on a leash was a rat. Enjoy.
Wray appointed to auto insurance committee
Raleigh -— Rep. Michael H. Wray has been appointed by House Speaker Joe Hackney to a bipartisan committee that will study the state’s automobile insurance rates.
Special Henderson City Council workshop Jan. 28
The Henderson City Council will hold a special “workshop” on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. it its chambers in City Hall.
Wednesday’s open line
It’s OLF deja vu all over again. Discuss what’s on your mind on today’s open line.
Blood types 0-, B-, and A- needed now
A slow down in holiday collections and a constant need for blood has severely impacted the supply of Types O negative, B negative and A negative blood.
Tuesday’s open line
A shortage of skilled workers? Is this a gap that Vance could fill? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
City council to meet in special closed session
There will be a special meeting of the Henderson City Council on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at City Hall, 180 S. Beckford Drive in the City Council Chambers at 5:00 p.m.
Relay for life meeting Jan. 24
On January 24, 2008, the Vance County Relay for Life will be holding another informational meeting for those who were unable to attend on January 3.
Weekend open line
How sensationalizing the weather almost killed your friendly neighborhood editor (and a friend of his):
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The Joint Select Committee on the Agricultural Drought Response met for the first time this week as my fellow legislators and I continue work to address the ongoing water shortage in our state.
Etheridge concerned about school bus safety
Department of Homeland Security not making progress Washington, D.C. —- U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only N.C. member of the Homeland Security Committee, today expressed concern to the Department of Homeland Security about a lack of progress on a measure to improve safety for students traveling to school by bus.