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911 call screen raises concerns
For at least two weeks, the general public could have gained access to a computer screen thought to be secure and accessible only to emergency responders. The screen displayed all 911 calls made i...
Sep 01, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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New Boys & Girls Clubs chief has vision for organization
Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina is a valuable asset in this community. The organization provides programs and activities that enrich the lives of area children — many of who...
Aug 31, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Don’t ignore warnings to prepare for hurricane
As the nation remembered the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Sunday, another storm began churning its way toward the U.S. Hurricane Earl on Monday became a Category 3 storm that lashed...
Aug 30, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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First week of school tops week of good news
Public school students across the state returned to the classroom on Wednesday, and according to local school officials the first week was a success. The new Clarke Elementary officially welcomed ...
Aug 28, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jobs crucial to solving what ails community
With one in 10 Americans now facing foreclosure, it’s not surprising that the local foreclosure rate has inched up. Vance County is on track to record about 230 this year. Last year, that number w...
Aug 27, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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‘Race to Top’ not perfect but funds are welcome
Tuesday’s announcement that North Carolina will receive about $400 million through the federal “Race to the Top” program was welcome news. North Carolina, eight other states — Florida, Georgia, H...
Aug 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Don’t forget safety when the bell rings
Wednesday was a big day for most children and parents — the school bell rang on another year. The first day of school is always filled with excitement, fear and anticipation for students, parents ...
Aug 25, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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New garbage service hits a serious snag
With privately-operated garbage collection service now in full swing in Henderson, a few hiccups were bound to surface. And Councilwoman Mary Emma Evans pointed out a serious one at Monday night’...
Aug 24, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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School options an asset for Vance County
When it comes to education, Vance County has plenty of choices — and opinions about those choices. The county has six school systems in all: one public, two charter and three private schools. Tha...
Aug 23, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Property owners should pay for demolition
Henderson officials recently approved the demolition of several dilapidated properties in the city, but not before expressing their frustration that taxpayers are paying to raze privately owned bu...
Aug 18, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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