The Henderson City Council’s Land Planning & Development Committee will meet today at 10:00 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. On the agenda is a recommendation for the Operations Center Renovations: HagerSmith Designs.
Thursday’s open line
Sorry for the lapse in service, but we’re back. The floor is yours. Enjoy the open line.
Etheridge criticizes veto of Ed. bill
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only former state schools chief serving in Congress, today criticized President Bush’s veto of a bill that would invest in education and health initiatives.
“Earn & Learn” online briefing call
High school students can receive a jumpstart on college with Learn and Earn Online, a program that provides community college and UNC-Gi courses online at many North Carolina high schools.
Journal committee meets today
The Henderson City Council’s Journal Committee will meet today at 8:30 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. No agenda was provided for the meeting.
Butterfield concerns about NC’s OLF effort
Washington, D.C. —- Congressman G. K. Butterfield expressed deep concern about Governor Michael Easley’s approach to finding a suitable site for the proposed Outlying Landing Field.
TFA to expand to Head Start
Washington, D.C. —- Congressman G. K. Butterfield applauded the approval of legislative language that would allow the Teach For America program to expand into Head Start.
Friday’s open line
The long-awaited three-day weekend is here (after work). Celebrate here on our open line, but remember that the party has been paid for with our dearest blood.
Wray to oversee minority, women hwy contracts
Raleigh — Rep. Michael H. Wray (D-Northampton) has been appointed by House Speaker Joe Hackney to serve on the Joint Legislative Commission on the Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Businesses Program.
Sheriff estimates jail repairs at approximately $500k
Vance County Sheriff Peter White appeared before the Vance County Board of Commissioners on Monday night with news that he estimates the cost of needed repairs at the Vance County jail at half a million dollars.
Thursday’s open line
Keep warm this morning. It’s hard to hope for rain when it’s this cold. With that, we give you the open line.
County to form dog hunting committee
Dog hunters crowd Monday’s Vance County Commission meeting After hearing public comments both for and against hunting with dogs in Vance County, County Commissioner Danny Wright advised the audience of the County’s Public Safety Committee’s recommendation regarding the issue.
Wednesday’s open line
Well, it looks like City Hall is moving to the Operations Center on Beckford Drive. I guess it’ll be a nicer place to wait in line when I’m late with my water bill. What are your thoughts? Let us know on today’s open line.
Holiday schedule for city sanitation
On November 12, 2007, Veterans’ Day will be observed.
Candlelight Reflections, Vance Senior Ctr., Thursday
by Melissa Jones, Family Caregiver Support Specialist Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Goverments November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregiver Month.
HiH Video: Vance County Commission 11-05-07
See the first hour and a half of yesterday’s meeting here.
B&GC debuts new web site
The Boys & Girls Club of North Central North Carolina recently developed a Web site to let the community know about goings-on past, present, and future at the Club. The site can be accessed through the banner ad that runs on Home in Henderson or under “Local Links” in the left margin of the HiH page.
Tuesday’s open line
I didn’t have the stamina to write about it last night, but yesterday’s meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners raised some serious questions as Vance residents shared their points of view regarding dog hunting last night. You can watch the public hearing on the video here. Are dog hunters entitled to play at their chosen sport as promised by the phrase “life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness”, penned by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence? Or are …
Council ride-around set for today
Henderson City Council member Ranger Wilkerson, who chairs the Public Works Committee, has set a meeting for this morning at 10:00 a.m. Agenda items include various Public Works matters as well as a Council ride-around.