The Vance County Board of Commissioners voted last night to endorse North Carolina House Bill 975 and its companion bill in the Senate, SB 1052.
Wednesday’s open line
Internet connections, regulated housing, solid infrastructure, low taxes, free (courtesy of the state) laptops, affordable insurance premiums… Can we really have it all in an era of shrinking budgets? You make the call on today’s open line. And, remember. Be nice.
NC Children’s Trust Fund awards approved
The State Board of Education approved grants last week from the NC Children’s Trust Fund to 14 local programs that are designed to prevent child abuse and strengthen parenting skills.
Tuesday’s open line
I know I’m going to get savaged eight ways from Sunday for writing this, but I’m still advocating an intelligent, reasoned debate on the issues for this blog. Even though one can choose anonymity, there’s still room for civility and decency. Let’s give it a try. The floor is yours (sigh).
County votes to sell First National Bank building
Vote contingent upon appraisal, approval by Embassy Foundation In a unanimous vote, the Vance County Board of Commissioners elected to sell the First National Bank building and use the proceeds from the sale to fund display kiosks to be placed in McGregor Hall.
Kerr Lake Ministries fundraiser at 220 Seafood
Kerr Lake Ministries, Inc. will be holding a fundraiser at 220 Seafood on Monday, May 7, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
BGC kids enjoy animal show
Dan the Animal Man shows a Gibbon to the Boys and Girls Club kids at L.B. Yancey The Vance County Boys and Girls Club enjoyed an exposition of live exotic animals last Friday at L.B. Yancey Elementary School.
Monday’s open line
A long-time reader forwarded us a link to this article in the New York Times on “pay to stay” prisons. Essentially, in many states, for a per diem cost, non-violent offenders can upgrade their prison accommodations. Note: The New York Times Web site requires a free registriation to view its content. Is this equal treatment under the law? Let your opinion be heard on today’s open line.
Upcoming city committee meetings
The Human Resources Committee will meet today at 8:00 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. Tomorrow, the FAIR Committee will meet at 11:00 a.m. and the Community Development Committee will meet at 12:00 p.m. Both meetings are slated to be held in the City Hall Conference Room as well. Home in Henderson was not provided with agendas for these meetings.
Safe Kids Day at Aycock Rec
The Vance County observance of the national Safe Kids week was, unfortunately, sparsely attended this year by children.
Gupton sends letter to Daily Dispatch
In letter, Gupton indicates inconsistency in reporting of meetings Photograph taken from a April 26, 2007 Home in Henderson article David St. house demolitions on schedule. In the photograph, Community Development Committee members Garry Daeke, Lonnie Davis, and Mary Emma Evans are clearly visible. Gupton uses this photograph as evidence in the letter below to support his claim that the Dispatch has inconsistently reported gatherings of City Council members. The following letter was sent via email to the Daily Dispatch …
Red Cross needs local blood drive locations
Four types are at EMERGENCY status: O Positive, O Negative, A Negative, and B Negative The Central North Carolina Red Cross is in desperate need of blood drive locations. So many of our local industries has closed or downsized and are no longer able to have blood drives. The Red Cross is finding it hard to replace the pints of blood they used to generate.
State house votes to extend insurance coverage
N.C. Rep. Michael H. Wray teams with House Democrats to create insurance pool for high-risk patients Raleigh -— NC House Representative Michael H. Wray voted Tuesday for legislation that would extend health care coverage to thousands of “high-risk” people who have otherwise been denied coverage or asked to pay premiums they cannot afford.
State board to hold conference call
The NC State Board of Education will meet via conference call on Monday, May 7, at 8:45 a.m., to consider a personnel matter and a request for a grant from the Board’s Education Foundation.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The House unveiled much of its spending plan this week and I’m pleased that we were able to continue making strides for the children of this state.
Ashley Furniture Relay for Life Day
** Corrected ** Join Relayers at the Ashley Furniture Relay Day at Ashley Furniture on Saturday, May 5, 2007! Ashley Furniture is located on Dabney Drive in Henderson. 10% of all sales will be donated to the American Cancer society.
Friday’s open line
The VIPS (Volunteers in Police Services) will be selling North Carolina Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run T-shirts from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in front of Wal-Mart on North Cooper Drive in Henderson. With that, we give you the open line.
Bell named NC teacher of the year
James Bell, an eighth grade English teacher at Chowan Middle School, Edenton-Chowan Public Schools, was named the 2007-08 North Carolina Teacher of the Year at a formal banquet held Tuesday night in Cary.
Ramsey leaves library staff; Lambert joins
Dear Home in Henderson readers, In one of my last acts as Vance County and Perry Library’s children’s librarian, it is my very great pleasure to introduce a new children’s librarian to you.