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Fire at Americas Best Value Inn
A fire occurred today at Americas Best Value Inn at 200 Parham Road in Henderson at approximately 3:30 p.m.
To the editor: City grants received since Jan. 1, 2006
I would like to publish the following information on Home in Henderson to inform your readers of the grants received and applied for since January 1, 2006 by the Henderson City Staff.
Election Watch 2007
As of 4:35 p.m. today, the Vance County Board of Elections reported three filings for public office.
To business: Why advertise on HiH?
Since Home in Henderson‘s inception in February of 2005, we’ve had over 640,000 visits, and the number is growing even as you read.
Ag. Committee to vote on new farm bill
The U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee will meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to vote on a new five-year Farm Bill.
Tuesday’s open line
Look around you. According to WRAL, every twelfth person you see has used illegal drugs in the past month. Just for the record, note that the article shows that teachers have one of the lowest rates of illegal drug use. Perhaps its because of what we see drugs doing to children and their families every day. The microphone is on. Step up.
Election Watch 2007
As of 4:40 p.m. today, the Vance County Board of Elections reported that Sara Coffey filed for the Ward 1 at-large Henderson City Council seat.
Yount files for third term on Council
Henderson City Council member Elissa Yount informed Home in Henderson that she filed before noon today to retain her Ward 3 at-large seat.
Land Planning & Development to meet
The Land Planning and Development Committee, chaired by Henderson City Council member Bobby Gupton, will meet tomorrow, July 17, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the City Hall conference room. No agenda was provided for tomorrow’s meeting.
Board of Ed. to have special called meeting
The Vance County Board of Education will meet on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 12:15 p.m. in a special called meeting.
Monday’s open line
Four and a half days remain to register to run for the Henderson City Council, and several candidates are still unopposed. It looks like the last day is going to be fun, so I guess I’ll be hanging out in the Board of Election office that morning. How will the race shape up? Speculate here on our open line.
Weekend open line
Saturday is Bastille Day, a French holiday which commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison and the beginning of the French Revolution. While it’s always great fun to hate the French, don’t forget to hate their 35 hour work week, their universal health care system, their five weeks of guaranteed vacation per year, and unlimited sick days.
Etheridge votes to make college more affordable
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted Wednesday for legislation that will make college more affordable for N.C. students.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Budget negotiators continue to make progress on the state’s spending plan for this fiscal year, having agreed on pay increases of 5 percent for educators and 4 percent for other state employees.
Two smoked out in drug raid
Chief K.L. Sidwell and Sheriff Peter White report that members of the Interagency Drug Enforcement Unit executed two separate search warrants on July 12, 2007.
Wray tapped for emergency preparedness committee
Raleigh — Rep. Michael H. Wray has been appointed by House Speaker Joe Hackney to a bipartisan committee that will study issues related to emergency preparedness and disaster management.
Election Watch 2007
As of 4:50 p.m. today, the Vance County Board of Elections reported one filing for the Henderson City Council, one filing for the Mayor of Kittrell, and one filing for the Kittrell Town Commission.
Friday’s open line
Okay, kids, here’s your word for the day: paraskavedekatriaphobia. It means fear of Friday the 13th. For my summer school students, however, today is a day of great joy. School’s really out for summer today!
Police nab suspected copper thief
On June 13, 2007, a felonious larceny occurred at the Embarq offices located at 855 Burr Street.