Sorry to get the open line up so late, but we’ve been in hibernation after an exhausting week. What do you think of the last-ads and the last-minute editorial in today’s Daily Dispatch? There’s lots to talk about, so don’t let us hold you up by reading this.
Six city candidates participate in impromptu forum
Link to video of the forum at the bottom of this article Six candidates in the Henderson municipal election participated in an impromptu candidates forum at the City Operations Center last night at 8:00 p.m.
Friday’s open line
For those of you who watch the video of the forum held last night at the City Operations Center, I’d just like to remind you that in my case the camera adds ten pounds. There were at least fifty cameras in the room, if you count cell phones. With that, we give you the open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Lawmakers worked hard throughout the session to pass laws that would benefit all of North Carolina.
To the editor: “Right Direction” vs. “New Direction”
The good ole boys are out again, beating their drums and blowing their own horns, hoping to convince our good citizens to follow the “new direction” instead of the “right direction.”
B & E arrest
On September 20, 2007, a breaking and entering occurred at a residence located at 532 Water Street.
An open invitation from Eddie Ellington
My fellow citizens, please join with me tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the City of Henderson Operations Center in support of Mrs. Lynn H. Harper.
Yount writes on Henderson debt
Editor’s Note: The following is excerpted from an email sent by Henderson City Council member Elissa Yount to Reggie Ponder of The Daily Dispatch.
NCLB Blue Ribbon schools announced
Congratulations to North Carolina’s latest crop of No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School award recipients:
HPD makes B&E arrests
During the month of September 2007, a breaking and entering occurred at 1504 Maple Street, 1014 Elk Street, and 213 Gholson Avenue.
Thursday’s open line
** Corrected ** Well, the word is that Ward 2 At Large candidate Mike Inscoe will not be accepting Henderson City Council member Lynn Harper’s challenge to a debate tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the City Operations Center. As we understand it, however, Ms. Harper plans to be there at the appointed time and we will be there to pose questions to any candidate that cares to answer them.
Welcome to Home in Henderson: A user’s guide
Links to campaign articles are in this guide! For readers who are visiting for the first time, here’s a quick and dirty tutorial to help you find your way around the site. The first thing you need to do is to click on (more…) link in blue right underneath this paragraph.
(Some) candidates answer HiH reader questions
On September 7, 2007, Home in Henderson mailed questions to all nineteen candidates in Henderson’s 2007 municipal election.
Wednesday’s open line
We saw in Henderson Council member Lynn Harper’s ad in the The Daily Dispatch this morning that she has challenged her opponent for the Ward 2 At Large seat, Mike Inscoe, to a public debate on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. at the City’s Operations Center. The debate is to be moderated by Jason Feingold, editor of Home in Henderson. Will Inscoe accept the challenge? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line. Editor’s Note: The time stamp on this …
To the citizens of Ward 2
An open letter by Robert G. (Bobby) Gupton Henderson City Council, Ward 2 Two years ago when I ran for the Henderson City Council, I promised to work hard and to be available to all citizens of our city. I have kept this promise and I intend to make you the same promise again.
Opinion: Abe & Little Tad talk Henderson politics
Editor’s Note: This column and the previous column by “Abe Lincoln” are anonymous columns submitted to Home in Henderson. We apologize for any confusion the lack of disclaimer may have caused. Little Tad Lincoln and I were discussing local politics the other day. I take particular interest in local politics as I’ve always believed local government is the grassroots ecosystem of America. And after all, we’ve had 150 years to observe local governments from on high.
New city auditors introduced in “meet & greet”
Members of the Henderson City Council and city staff held a brief “meet and greet” for the city’s new auditing firm.
HiH monthly statistics report
** Updated ** During the month of September 2007, Home in Henderson posted the following statistics for usage:
Sheriff holds report on Vance County Jail
Vance County Sheriff Peter White appeared before the Vance County Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on Monday evening to report on mandated repairs to the detention facility.
Tuesday’s open line
Here’s a way to get quick demographic data sent to us by our old friend Julian Oliver: Zipskinny. Just plug in a zip code and it’ll give you the “skinny” on where you are and where you might be going. With that, we give you the open line.