Just as in real life, there were some unexpected complications with Mrs. Editor’s surgery, so she had to spend the night in the hospital. Everything seems to be okay, for now, but time and lab work will tell in the morning. Please keep her in your thoughts. For the rest of Henderson, I suppose that life goes on, so here’s the open line with which to rant and rave about it. Enjoy. (P.S. — Don’t forget to check out
Monday’s open line
This morning brings us once again to the Maria Parham Medical Center where, if all goes as planned, Mrs. Editor will leave sometime this afternoon minus a minor organ that has been troubling her now (as well as the rest of us) for some time. In the mean time, we commend The Daily Dispatch on yesterday’s op/ed piece regarding public records. If you haven’t read it, it’s definitely worth a look. Officials running background checks on citizens requesting public information? …
A note on HiH Classified ads
Friends, we have heard your complaints regarding the amount of time that it takes for the HiH Classifieds to load onto your various computers. Understanding the problem, we have streamlined the process so that clicking on the Classifieds graphic will quickly and efficiently bring you to another page on the HiH site for ease of viewing. Thank you for your help and suggestions as we strive to improve service. For those who have asked, we provide classified ads for non-business …
Five County Focus: Inhalants & poison prevention
When Household Products Turn Deadly Inhalants and poisons are all over your house.
Another suspect apprehended in Stylees robbery
On February 27, 2007, a robbery occurred at Stylees Beauty Salon located on 605 N. Garnett Street.
Weekend open line
Sorry we missed Friday, but these past few days have been a blur of activity. We hope to see you downtown for the St. Patrick’s Day festivities where Home in Henderson will be sponsoring a float courtesy of our friends at Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep on the US West 158 bypass and our own Copper Rain. The open line is yours to do with as you will. Have mercy.
Shooting and attempted suicide on Spring Court
On March 15, 2007, at 12:40 p.m., the Henderson Police Department responded to a call concerned a possible shooting at 415 Spring Court.
Thursday’s open line
We’re back from the North Carolina Reading Association‘s 2007 conference in Greensboro, and we learned a lot about teaching reading to people who, frankly, don’t care all that much about reading. We got some good ideas and a fresh infusion of hope for the future. What gives you hope? Let us know on today’s open line.
Rapid response to citizen house complaint
Problem house on Young Avenue During the guest presentations and public comments portion of Monday night’s Henderson City Council meeting, resident and local business owner Sara Coffey asked what steps could be taken to do a clean up of a foreclosed house in her neighborhood.
Relay for Life team captains meeting today
The Relay for Life Team Captains will meet today at 6:30 p.m. in the Senior Center in downtown Henderson.
NC House Democratic Caucus announces agenda
Raleigh -— Today, N.C. House Speaker Joe Hackney (D-Orange), Speaker Pro Tempore William Wainwright (D-Craven), Majority Leader Hugh Holliman (D-Davidson) and members of the House Democratic Caucus held a press conference to announce their seven-point plan, which seeks to improve education, health care, our state’s economy, the safety of our communities and our environment for North Carolinians living in all regions of our state during the 2007 session of the General Assembly.
Etheridge school bus safety legislation advances
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) is using his position on the Homeland Security Committee to advocate for increased school bus security.
Two arrested in Stylees robbery
On February 27, 2007 a robbery occurred at Stylees Beauty Salon located 605 N.Garnett Street.
Wednesday’s open line
Kudos to the HPD on their recent series of high-profile arrests. Besides taking the opportunity to congratulate the police, who often feel like they’re trying to bail out the Atlantic with a thimble, what else can we do to take ownership of our town from criminals who dare to raise a hand to our hardworking and seniors? Let your ideas flow on today’s open line.
Curbside trash pick-up rejected by Council
The Daily Dispatch is reporting this morning that the Henderson City Council rejected moving to the proposed curbside trash pick-up system by a vote of 4-3.
Tuesday’s open line
Special thanks go out to our friends at WIZS for giving Boys and Girls Club of North Central North Carolina a chance to bring our message to their wide audience. We’re grateful for the support and the opportunity to do a little more to help make the program a success for the children of our community. With that, we give you our open line.
Scenes from a shag fest
The Konnection Band at The First Annual Shag Fest held at the Oxford Bar and Grill last Thursday Here are some pictures of the First Annual Shag Fest attended by our own Copper Rain last Thursday in Oxford.
Murder suspect arrested
On August 20, 2006, a shooting incident occurred at the Auto Brite car wash located at 1208 E. Andrews Avenue.
Monday’s open line
Don’t forget, there’s still HiH Classifieds for your small advertising needs! For your thoughts, basketball-related or not, there’s the open line.
Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre begins season
The back of the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre screen tower The Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre is set to begin its 2007 season on Saturday, March 16, with Flushed Away beginning at 7:30 p.m. and Rocky Balboa at 9:05 p.m.