Well, maybe it isn’t Shrek’s swamp, but Disney’s latest flick makes for “some ‘Enchanted’ evening!” (Unless, of course, you’re at the matinee with your kids…)
HiH Video: Henderson City Councils 12-03-07
Readers may view the last session of the previous City Council here as well as the swearing in of the new Council. The business of the latest Henderson City Council may be viewed here.
2007 Henderson Holiday Parade winners
Out of 110 entries, here are the winners of the season’s Holiday Parade:
Blood drive by City of Henderson today
There will be a blood drive sponsored by the City of Henderson today from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The drive will be held in the city’s Operations Center on Beckford Drive.
Tuesday’s open line
Watching too much Star Trek really is unhealthy, especially when you’re six. Who knew?
Wilkerson: “I had a chance to stay.”
In remarks by outgoing Council members, former Ward 4 at-large member Ranger Wilkerson told a packed Council Chamber that he had spend 48 years working for the City of Henderson.
From the HPD: Counterfeit bills
This Crime Alert is about counterfeit bills being passed during the last several weeks. Businesses and banks should be on the look out for these bills.
Harpers reacquire Harperprints
Harperprints has been reacquired by founders Mike and Lynn Harper.
State Board of Ed. meets next week
The State Board of Education will meet next week, December 4-6, in the Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
Friday’s open line
Seems like things are going well in Northampton County in terms of economic development. Where’s our slice of the pie? Puzzle it out on today’s open line.
Thursday’s open line
Is water hoarding the solution to North Carolina’s drought woes? Can it attract industry? Let you thoughts on this or any other matter be read on today’s open line.
City HR Committee to conduct survey
Henderson City Council member Bernard Alston, who chairs the Human Relations Committee, announced at the November 19, 2007 meeting of the Council that questionnaires would be distributed to city employees to evaluate upper management and the City Council.
Two arrested by HPD Narcotics Unit
Chief K.L. Sidwell of the Henderson Police Department reported that member of the Narcotics Unit arrested two individuals after several complaints drug activity in the area of Hamilton Street were received.
Yount asks for assessment from LGC
During the report of Henderson City Council concerns at the last Council meeting on Monday, November 19, 2007, outgoing Council member Elissa Yount reminded members that they had been “put on mandate” by the state’s Local Government Commission (LGC) to improve the fund balance.
Wednesday’s open line
Something else we all know but never talk about: napping is good for you. Cop a snooze on today’s open line.
Five County Focus: Holiday stress?
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Welcome to the holiday season — that whirlwind of gift-giving holidays, marketing blitzes, holiday parties and activities galore that begins right after Halloween, builds to Thanksgiving, and continues, gaining momentum, through the end of the year.
From the HPD: Armed rob. prevention & procedure
Armed robbery is one of the most serious and potentially dangerous crimes committed in the United States today.
Tuesday’s open line
A boat parade and festival was held in Lake Gaston last week. Should Henderson consider a sponsoring a similar holiday kickoff event? After all, we are the retail hub of the region. Let your thoughts be known on today’s open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Most of us have heard about the increase number of home mortgage foreclosures and how they affect our economy, interest rates and home prices.