Also featuring documents related to Williams’ “termination” Editor’s Note: We were thinking about writing an article about past council members’ reactions to the $30,000 payout to Eric Williams as the final resolution of his contract as well as for dropping claims of kidnapping, false arrest, and the violation of his constitutional rights.
Month: May 2008
HiH screw up
While editing the moderation queue yesterday evening, the editor clicked the wrong button and erased most of the legitimate posts from Friday, May 30, 2008. He was unable to retrieve the data. Home in Henderson apologizes for this error by its editor and assures the reading public that appropriate measures will be taken. In the mean time, we invite you to repost any comments that may be missing and regret any inconvenience this incident may have caused you.
County committees to meet Monday
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, June 2 at 3:00 p.m. and the Human Resources Committee is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. – both in the County Manager’s Office conference room.
Commissioners to consider budget
Editor’s Note: We’re trying something new and linking each part of the agenda to the supplemental paperwork that comes in the press packet.
Weekend open line
Is it natural beauty or an oil boom for North Carolina’s coast? History tells us that you can’t have both.
City staff recommends separate sprinkler meter
Assistant City Manager Frank Frazier recommended a separate meter for sprinkler systems at the Henderson City Council workshop meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2008.
FTA, trespass, harass
– Tyrone Wimbush, of 711 Booth Avenue, was arrested for failing to appear on a drug paraphernalia charge. He was confined in the Vance County Jail under a $750 secured bond.
Friday’s open line
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is reporting that the North Carolina Senate is considering a bill that would award attorney’s fees automatically to plaintiffs winning open records lawsuits. Apparently, North Carolina is one of the few states that does not have automatic sanctions.
Tax increase recommended by city manager
Water/sewer fees may increase Using a slide show presentation as a visual aid, Interim City Manager Ed Wyatt presented staff recommendations for the fiscal 2008-2009 budget.
B&E tool-taking suspect arrested
On April 15th, 2008 a breaking and entering occurred at the residence located at 1514 South Williams Street.
Thursday’s open line
We hear there’s a new flag flying in front of the Henderson Police Department, and we agree that it’s a good thing. Form is content, after all.
HPD scores major drug bust
An overall view of drugs, goods, and currency seized by the Henderson Police Department during the execution of two search warrants served on Tuesday A search warrant was executed by the Henderson Police Department at 278 Kittrell Street and 254 Kittrell Street on Tuesday, May 27, 2008.
Armed robbery suspect apprehended
On May 15, 2008, an armed robbery occurred in the 300 block of Harriett Street.
Henderson budget recommendations for 08-09
What follows are links to the entire text of the Budget Recommendations for 2008-2009 for the City of Henderson.
Potential Eric Williams lawsuit settled
The Henderson City Council agreed during its workshop session yesterday to settle a potential lawsuit with former City Manager Eric Williams for $30,000.
Blood drive at Henderson Family Medicine
Henderson Family Medicine will be holding a blood drive Friday, May 30, 2008 from 11:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Britthaven is located at 480 Ruin Creek Road in Henderson. For more information, please contact Tammy Bliss at 252.492.3152 Ext. 224 or email to bowen018@mc.duke.edu. Walk-ins are welcome!
HiH video: Henderson City Council 05-27-08
Click to play video The main session of the Henderson City Council workshop featuring a discussion of 2008-2009 budget recommendations. Click to play video The Henderson City Council workshop after meeting in closed session featuring a discussion of the Eric Williams potential lawsuit settlement.
Wednesday’s open line
For those of you who like your violence more-or-less unadulterated, mixed martial arts is coming to the Triad.
Blood drive at Britthaven
Britthaven of Henderson will be holding a blood drive on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Britthaven is located at 1245 Park Avenue in Henderson. For more information, please contact Nancy Hughes at 252.492.1088 or by email at hnd43-admin@britthaven.com. Walk-ins are welcome!
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The General Assembly held a historic session in Greensboro on Thursday to help the state’s third-largest city celebrate its bicentennial.