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Monday’s open line
Looking at the near record-setting number of comment posts under the article Hoyle petition hearing heard, we realize just how divisive this contest has become. Will the office of Sheriff of Vance County be able to survive this race; that is, once the wrangling over legal technicalities is over, will the winner be able to do his job, or will his term be spent living down endless recriminations over how he got there? Let us know your thoughts on today’s …
Homicide on East Andrews Avenue
On Sunday, August 20, 2006, at 2:37 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to the Auto Brite Car Wash on 1208 E. Andrews Avenue in response to a report that someone there had been shot.
To the editor: Four letters on zoning
Editor’s Note: What follows are four letters to the editor submitted in response to Rick Brand’s
NC ACT scores increase slightly in 2006
The average composite ACT assessment scores of North Carolina students increased slightly as did the scores for students in the nation in 2006, according to results from the ACT college admissions and placement exam released Wednesday. North Carolina’s average composite score of 20.5 increased by three tenths of a point while the national average composite score increased by two tenths of a point to 21.1. State and national results on the test are among the factors colleges use in their …
Moore addresses teacher convocation
Part of the crowd at the Vance County Schools Convocation Click to enlarge image Second-term State Treasurer Richard Moore was the featured speaker at the Vance County Schools Convocation held yesterday morning at Northern Vance High School.
Preliminary NC writing scores released
North Carolina students in fourth and 10th grades improved their performance on the state’s writing assessment in 2005-06, according to a preliminary report released Thursday by the NC Department of Public Instruction. Performance for seventh graders decreased slightly. Read the press release from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction here.
Weekend open line
Kids driving you crazy before the start of school? Perhaps they’d like to make a maze. Not their style? Here’s a site for some free educational software that will keep the little ones occupied, at least for a little while. If you’re really bored, you could always write us a letter or tell us Monday’s open line topic…
Corner Kitchen: One-dish wonders
We know how to make two one-dish meals here at Home in Henderson, and one of them is called “slop”. What one dish recipes are you willing to share? Post them below in this week’s Corner Kitchen.
Closed bus station concerns city
At the beginning of Tuesday’s back-to-back Public Safety and Public Works Committee meetings, concern was expressed over the operation of the city’s bus terminal.
Friday’s open line
Gosh, it was a short summer. If you’re a teacher, don’t forget the Convocation at Northern Vance High School this morning. Breakfast is at 7:30 and the convocating begins at 8:30. We’re told that Richard Moore will be addressing the gang this year. One week to go. Warn the kids. In the mean time, this space is yours. Enjoy.
Leash law brought to heel
The pet project of Public Safety chair Lonnie Davis was scrutinized at Tuesday’s committee meeting.
Challenge to Hoyle petition heard
A hearing was held today in the basement of the Henry A. Dennis Building on Garnett Street regarding the petition of George Hoyle to be placed on the November ballot in the race for Sheriff of Vance County.
Thursday open line
Once again the county-wide zoning debate is surfacing. Whenever government seeks to limit what a private citizen can do with his or her private property, we think that it is not only appropriate, but necessary to the democratic process for citizens to ask questions, to debate, to express opinions, and to investigate thoroughly. Home in Henderson is proud to offer a forum for the exchange of these ideas. Play nice.
Committee debates means of anti-graffiti campaign
According to City Manager Jerry Moss, all Henderson businesses have been contacted regarding the city’s relatively new graffiti ordinance.
Tickets available for Critic’s Choice Series
Tickets are on sale for the fall Critic’s Choice Series at Marketplace Cinema.
Wednesday’s open line
Word has it from a reliable source that the Vance County Board of Commissioners agreed to make an offer on land for a new elementary and middle school. Reactions?
Tuesday’s open line
Today this editor dusts off his metaphorical mortarboard to sit on a panel at Dabney Elementary School to discuss with new teachers what to expect in their first year. What else can we do to get these well-educated, highly motivated, enthusiastic, dedicated young folk to stay, in Henderson, in teaching, in North Carolina? Let us know about this or whatever else is on your mind on today’s open line. Think positive! It’s okay. No one has to know it’s you.
Pick of the day: West End Community Watch
Don’t forget the West End Community Neighborhood Watch meeting tonight at 6:30 at the West End Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. There will be questions and answers from the District Attorney.
City council sets unoffical speed record
The Henderson City Council ended its open session in approximately 35 minutes, making Mayor Pro-Tempore Ranger Wilkerson’s presiding debut the most remarkable in recent memory.