Home in Henderson readers may have noticed the absence of a particular headline today, one that was on the front page of The Daily Dispatch and in the Raleigh News & Observer.
Rep. Green & son honored with resolutions in House
Editor’s Note: Without the help of Attorney Green, the Boys and Girls Club of North Central North Carolina might never have gotten where we are today. We are grateful to the House for giving these men the recognition that they truly deserve. (Photo pictured left to right) Representative Michael H. Wray, Mr. Isaac Hughes Green, Sr. – son of Dr. Green and brother of Attorney Green, Miss Francesca Boone – granddaughter of Dr. Green and niece of Attorney Green, Ms. …
Thursday’s open line
We’ve moved the Election Countdown clock to the bottom of the page. The right margin was getting too crowded. We’re betting that affability will be the order of the day at the joint City-County meeting today at 3:00 p.m. in the Bank of America Conference Room on Garnett Street. With that, we give you the open line.
NC Outstanding Teen addresses City Council
Brianna Hester, recently crowned NC Outstanding Teen North Carolina Outstanding Teen Brianna Hester addressed the Henderson City Council on Monday night regarding her being crowned with that title.
Breaking & entering suspect apprehended
On July 10, 2007 a breaking and entering occurred at the West End Laundromat located at 1500 Parham Street.
Call for candidate questions
Click to email candidate question Once again, Home in Henderson will be submitting questions to persons running for office in Vance County.
Effort to end suffering in Darfur continues
Washington, D.C. — Following up on bipartisan Congressional Delegation trip to Sudan in April, Congressman G. K. Butterfield yesterday joined his colleagues at the United Nations to urge officials to take immediate action to address the genocide in Darfur.
Etheridge urges house to pass Farm Bill
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today urged his colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass a new five-year Farm Bill approved by the Agriculture Committee Thursday, July 19. Etheridge is the Chair of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
Land Planning develops Land Use Plan recruiting list
Working from a list of nominees for the Land Use Plan Steering Committee, the Land Planning & Development Committee developed a ranked list of Hendersonians it would like to serve in developing the Land Use Plan.
City and county to meet in joint session tomorrow
A memorandum from County Clerk Kelly Grissom characterized a meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Bank of America on Garnett Street between the Henderson City Council and the Vance County Board of Commissioners as a joint session.
Wednesday’s open line
Napping is good for us. I wish fifth graders took naps. Try to stay awake long enough to comment on our open line.
Tuesday’s open line
This article was very, very interesting. I don’t want to ruin it for you, but the punch line is the last sentence. With that, our lines are open.
Today’s pick: Bleed for the cause
There will be an American Red Cross blood drive at the Vance Granville Community College Civic Center today, Tuesday, July 24, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Donors are needed. Remember that the summer months are the months of greatest need for blood. Contact Payton Boyd at 252.738.3445 for more information.
Regional water in danger from state
City Manager Jerry Moss reported at yesterday’s meeting that a bill pending in the North Carolina Senate may endanger the Kerr Lake Regional Water Authority’s water sales.
City Council makes commission appointments
The Henderson City Council made 21 appointments to the boards, commissions, and committees to which it supplies members.
Land Planning & ride-around this morning
The Land Planning and Development Committee will be meeting this morning in the Conference Room at City Hall to discuss prospective members of the Land Use Plan Steering Committee. Immediately following that meeting, the Public Works Committee will go an a ride-around to survey streets for this season’s repaving schedule.
City and County to meet jointly
The Henderson City Council and the Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in the Bank of America Building conference room on Garnett Street. According to an email from County Clerk Kelly Grissom, jointly funded programs will be discussed. However, it has been indicated in meetings of Henderson City Council meetings that other issues will be debated by the two bodies, such as scheduling a regular meeting time for officials in the …
21 board appointments on City Council agenda
The Henderson City Council will meet tonight in regular session in their chambers at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Corbitt ceremony a community success
Between 75 and 100 people turned out for the presentation of a historical marker commemorating the Corbitt Company this morning in McGregor Hall in Henderson.