WASHINGTON – On the first day of hurricane season, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only N.C. member of the Homeland Security Committee, called on Congress to move quickly to pass legislation he has introduced to restructure and strengthen the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Opinion: Thank you, John Rose
The term “yellow journalism” derives from a comic strip called “The Yellow Kid”.
Friday’s open line
Today we would love to hear some stories about our favorite local AM radio station. Please don’t skimp on the color commentary. Happy Friday!
NC house to ban video poker
RALEIGH — The N.C. House of Representatives approved legislation May 31st that would ban video poker machines in North Carolina.
Thursday’s open line
Major White’s margin of victory on Tuesday can arguably be called a landslide. Can a new candidate turn that around in the fall election? Let us know your thoughts on our open line.
Maria Parham to hold blood drive
Maria Parham Medical Center and the American Red Cross will hold their next blood drive on Friday, June 2 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in the Classroom and the Auditorium of the hospital.
Wednesday’s open line
We never saw ourselves writing such a hackneyed line, but there’s a new sheriff in town. We have this sneaking suspicion that’s all anyone is going to want to talk about, so we want a good clean fight with all punches clean and above the belt. Don’t make us kill someone just to change the topic.
White wins nomination for sheriff
According to WIZS, unofficial election results indicate that Major Peter White has won the Democratic nomination for Vance County Sheriff by a margin of 15%. We at Home in Henderson congratulate him on his victory.
Tuesday’s open line
The day of the run-off has finally arrived, and no one is happier than we are here at Home in Henderson. Get your last licks in, folks, because after today we are officially done refereeing this spin-control contest. Enjoy.
Two arrested in homicide
On Friday, May 26, 2006 at 2:24 a.m., officers responded to 1008 Lehman Street in reference to a report of someone being shot.
Rep. Wray’s legislative report
This week in Raleigh proved to be another busy one on numerous fronts.
Monday’s open line
We expect many of our readers are off of work today, except poor drudges like us who have to drag ourselves in to our classrooms for end-of-year chores. Enjoy your day off — and remember those for whom the day was intended!
Weekend open line
We knew we forgot something. The highly contentious primary race for Vance County Sheriff will be decided on Wednesday. We understand that early voter turnout is already double what it was before the regular primary earlier this month. Have at!
Friday’s open line
Well, another school year has come and gone. Remember that today is an early release day for elementary schools (1:30 p.m.), so don’t leave the little ones stranded! Did your student have a successful year? Let us know how you feel on today’s open line.
Summer program registration now online
For the first time ever, Perry Library is offering an Online Signup Form for Summer Reading 2006.
Embassy Wars: The saga continues
Episode 11 of Whiskey Tango’s brilliant satirical drama, “Embassy Wars”, is now in place.
Thursday’s open line
There’s lot to talk about, so we won’t even try to guide the discussion. Have at!
Butterfield boosts rural support
Washington, D.C. – Congressman G. K. Butterfield successfully spearheaded an effort last night to boost federal support for rural communities and minority farmers by $9 million.
NC 4th graders on par in science
North Carolina fourth graders are on par with their national peers in science, according to the 2005 National Assessment of Educational Progress in science, but eighth grade students performed slightly lower than the national average.
Etheridge web page for gas price info
WASHINGTON – As N.C. families continue to struggle to make ends meet under high gas prices, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today unveiled a new webpage, www.house.gov/etheridge/gasprices.htm , to provide constituents with the latest information on gas prices and his work in Congress to lower them.