** Headline Corrected ** Henderson City Council member and chair of the Community Development Committee Garry Daeke is holding a public forum on the proposed Ordinance Requiring a Permit to Rent Dwelling Units in the City of Henderson.
Butterfield’s comments on Bush’s Iraq plans
“I’m very dissatisfied with President Bush’s intention to stay the course in Iraq.
Etheridge statement on Patraeus testimony
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) released the following statement on September 10 regarding General Petraeus’ testimony to Congress about the war in Iraq.
September 15 “Day for Kids”
** Updated ** The Boys & Girls Club of North Central North Carolina will be sponsoring a “Day for Kids” on September 15, 2007 at in the Exhibit Hall at the Vance County State Fair.
“Meet Me in the Street” this afternoon
The Breeze Band will be in Henderson today at 5:30 at “Meet Me in the Street”! This is the last outdoor concert this year.
To the editor: To the mothers of Henderson
Dear Mother, I am a mother and live in what was once a wonderful town in a wonderful neighborhood. You know I could be anywhere USA!
Thursday’s open line
Don’t forget Home in Henderson for your advertising needs. It’s perfect for the small advertising budget. With that, here’s the open line.
Judicial District 9 annual report
On September 4, 2007, Royster Washington of the state Department of Corrections Division of Community Corrections presented an annual report to the Vance County Board of Commissioners during their regular monthly meeting.
Opinion: Dawn of a new age?
My mother sent me an article from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette yesterday, an article so startling in the possibilities it raises that it actually gave me gooseflesh.
Opinion: Yount responds to Satterwhite
I do not personally know all of Mr. Satterwhite’s clients but I do know Mike Satterwhite.
Public Works Committee to meet Thursday
There will a meeting of the Henderson City Council’s Public Works Committee on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall.
Board of Ed. recognizes OCS participants
Awards being distributed at Monday’s Vance County Board of Education meeting During the fast paced Vance County Board of Education meeting Monday evening at the Administrative Services Center, Occupational Course of Study presentations were made.
Blood drive September 14
There will be an American Red Cross blood drive at the Britthaven of Henderson Nursing Home on Friday, September 14 from 1:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The need for blood continues to be critical. Contact Nancy Hughes at 252.492.7021 for more information.
Wednesday’s open line
Will the heat break today? Will the trees survive the drought? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
HiH Video: First 90 minutes of Henderson City Council
Click here to see the first ninety minutes of last night’s Henderson City Council meeting. Remember, you need Real Player to play the video, and the download is free. We hope to bring you the whole meeting on video as soon as we’ve gone through some equipment upgrades. We also hope those upgrades will increase image quality. Hint: Keep the picture small.
CO will go to second reading
Although the Certificate of Occupancy (CO) ordinance was not scheduled for debate until the report of the Community Development Committee, debate began in earnest during the public comments portion of the Henderson City Council’s regular meeting last night.
To the editor: “…In the traditions handed down…”
My dad floated over into Vance County on the prosperity boat of the 1950’s.
Standards & Values passed; tax report
During the Vance County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on September 2, the Proposed Schedule of Standards & Values for the 2008 Property Revaluation was passed unanimously without debate or public comment.
Monday’s open line
If memory serves, there is a Land Planning and Development Meeting at 6:30 tonight, which would be right before the main course of the meeting of the Henderson City Council at 7:00 p.m. Both will be held in City Hall. Hopefully we’ll be able to get you the first hour on video. With that, enjoy the open line.