The Vance County Board of Commissioner’s Public Safety Committee will meet today at 12:00 p.m. in the conference room of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. The County’s Human Resources Committee is tentatively scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m.
Fabrizio appointed to national board
Lou Fabrizio, accountability services director for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, has been appointed to serve a four-year term on the National Assessment Governing Board.
To the editor: Elected officials and taxes
I have been reading HIH about a lot of blogs on the circumstances surrounding a city councilman about not paying his taxes.
Dropout prevention grants committee convened
The North Carolina General Assembly has convened the Dropout Prevention Grants Committee to distribute funds appropriated during its 2007 session to address the state’s dropout rate.
Monday’s open line
Although it is beyond the scope of this blog to give medical advice, we will say this: don’t get the stomach bug that’s going around. With that, we give you our open line.
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
We are all so grateful for the much needed rain we had last week.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Our judicial and legal systems wield tremendous authority in our state, and I believe that as legislators we have a duty to ensure that our citizens are served by an efficient and reliable justice system.
Plank Chapel UMC to hold pork roast
Plank Chapel UMC at 3047 Bobbitt Rd in Kittrell will be having their annual Mens’ Pork Bar-be-que Fundraiser on Friday, November 2, from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. Plates are eat in or take-out at $6.00 per plate. Call 492.1919 for tickets in advance or buy them at the door.
Car seat check tomorrow
The Henderson—Vance Safe Kids will have a Child Passengers Safety Car Seat Check on Thursday November 1, 2007.
NC school report cards on-line
The N.C. Department of Public Instruction launched the 2007 N.C. School Report Cards this morning, providing parents, educators and others with access to a variety of information about how the state’s schools and school districts are performing on various measures.
Vance American Red Cross celebrates 90th
(From left to right) Mr. Dennis Tharrington, Mr. John Wester, Mrs. William B. Dennis, Ms. Suzanne Bathauer, Mrs. L.W. Knott, Mrs. Albert G. Borden, and Mrs. Maria Jenkins Mills Descendants of original founders honored On Thursday, October 25, a celebration honoring the 90th anniversary of the American Red Cross in Vance County was held at The Java House on Garnett Street in downtown Henderson.
Halloween open line
Don’t forget that trick-or-treat hours are now 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. tonight for children ten years old or younger. Happy Halloween!
Show, Shine, Shag, & Dine a success
Drag racing enthusiasts enjoy Henderson Saturday featured some of the finest drag racers and muscle cars in the United States and Canada.
NVHS Fall Festival Nov. 3
Northern Vance High School will be holding a Fall Festival on November 3 from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
To the editor: Trash along Vance roads
I recently returned to Henderson and Vance County for a ceremony.
Etheridge urges federal relief for NC farmers
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today urged members of the House Agriculture Committee to support his efforts to provide direct disaster assistance payments for farmers whose crops are devastated from the drought in North Carolina and the Southeast.
State Board of Ed. to go on retreat
The State Board of Education will hold its annual retreat beginning at 3:30 p.m., Sunday afternoon, October 28, and continuing through 10:45 a.m., Tuesday morning, October 30, at the O. Henry Hotel in Greensboro.
Friday’s open line
Can recess be a valuable learning tool? The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation seems to think so. Anecdotally, I think any elementary school teacher will tell you that a child bursting with unreleased energy is not a teachable child. At least, I will. You make the call on our open line. After all, they’re your kids too.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
We rely on first responders to help us with everyday problems and protect us during emergencies and disasters.