At Monday evening’s regular meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners, tax collector Sam Jones submitted a report for June of 2007.
SBE to meet in July via conference call
The North Carolina State Board of Education will hold its July meeting via conference call on Tuesday, July 10, from 11:00 -11:30 a.m.
Thursday’s open line
In this very tight City budget year, at least one reader seems to have given pause to re-consider the City Council’s decision regarding curbside waste collection, at least in light of Raleigh’s success. Should we re-evaluate Moss’ plan? You be the judge on today’s open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The General Assembly had an abbreviated stay in Raleigh this week so that lawmakers could celebrate Independence Day with their families and friends.
City’s Land Planning Committee to meet
The Henderson City Council’s Land Planning and Development Committee is scheduled to meet on Friday, July 6, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
Red Cross blood drive July 7
The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at the New Life Church’s Family and Friends Day on Saturday, July 7, 2007, from 12:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. The event will be located at 3485 Business Highway 158, Old Oxford Road. A health fair, gospel singing, and a cook-out will also be held at the same location. Remember, the summer months are the times of greatest need for blood. All blood types are needed. Give the gift of …
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
Happy 4th of July! I hope that you and your family will have a fun-filled, safe holiday.
Information on Project “PAPOY”
Editor’s Note: This information was distributed at the recent opening of Owen-Davis Park on Owen Street in South Henderson. We are sharing it with our readers for their consideration and perusal. SCOPE OF WORK: 1. Cleanup and Restoration of King Daughters Park I
Tuesday’s open line
The only question we have about liquor store consolidation is this: will they put their boxes out on the same schedule? You have no idea how much teachers rely on those things to pack their books away every summer. The patio’s clean and I’m ready for tomorrow. Now, let’s hear some patriotism.
Days Inn shooting victim identified
On June 30, 2007 at approximately 4:00 a.m., the Henderson Police Department responded to Days Inn at 1052 Ruin Creek Road concerning a report of someone shot.
Portfolio summary of Owen Davis Park project
Project “PAPOY” to be superseded by “Seeds of Change” Editor’s Note: No sooner did we learn of Project “PAPOY” than we learned that it would be replaced by the “Seeds of Change” Program. We submit it, too, for your review. A little rain did not dampen the enthusiasm of the children and youth gathered at Owen Davis Park on Friday, June 29, and Saturday, June 30. From the early morning clean up to a fun-filled two days of dodge ball, …
County endorses ABC store consolidation
David Parham of the Vance County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board broached a plan to the Vance County Board of Commissioners during their regular meeting yesterday evening to consolidate Vance’s two stores into one larger, more profitable enterprise.
Transformers sneak peak at Marketplace Cinema
The much anticipated film of this summer opens today at Marketplace Cinema. TRANSFORMERS (PG13) sneak peek today at 8:00 p.m. only.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
As the end of the fiscal year approached, we worked diligently in the House this past week to get a permanent spending plan in place for the next two years.
SBE visits Washington on NCLB reauthorization
With the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) federal law up for renewal in Congress this year, members of the State Board of Education developed a platform to present to U.S. House and Senate leaders regarding recommended changes for the reauthorization of the NCLB.
Public hearing on dropout reform
The House Initiative on Dropout Reform will meet July 12 in Halifax County to allow administrators, teachers, parents, students and community leaders from the region and across the state to participate in a public hearing on how to improve the state’s graduation rate.
Change in City waste collection schedule
CHANGE IN THE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLES The City of Henderson Public Works Department staff will be off on July 4, 2007 in observance of Independence Day.
Monday’s open line
For those of you who fear the end of the world by plague, here’s some evidence for you: drug-resistant staph. Note to self — wash hands. The Petri dish is yours. Germinate well.
Fatal shooting at Days Inn
On June 30, 2007 at approximately 4:00 a.m, the Henderson Police Department responded to the Days Inn at 1052 Ruin Creek Road concerning a report of someone shot.
Journal Committee to meet Tuesday
The next Henderson City Council Journal Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 3, at 8:30 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. The Journal Committee normally meets on the Thursday immediately prior to the meeting of the Henderson City Council.