On December 3, 2010, members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division served an arrest warrant on Torrey Rossell Kersey, 458 Swain Drive in Henderson, North Carolina for assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to Kill and going armed to the terror of the public.
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Citizen tips lead to armed robbery arrest
On December 2, 2010, members of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office served an arrest warrant on Kyle Satterwhite, 1010 Parham Street in Henderson, North Carolina for robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Month
Home Invasion Case On November 16,2010 around 2:25 a.m. the Henderson Police Department received a report of a home invasion robbery at 110 Faulkner Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
New laws as of Dec. 1
The following new pieces of legislation went into effect as of the first of this month: License tag frames that obscure any information will be assessed a $100 fine; The Move Over law has been expanded to utility crews working at the side of the road to restore electric service after an accident or inclement weather. The fine for violating the law is $250. It also requires motorists to slow down and/or move to an inside lane for law enforcement …
County General Gov’t Committee meets Dec. 6
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ General Government Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, December 6, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. Ayscue’s office is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina. No agenda for the meeting was provided.
County water district board to convene Monday
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will convene as the Water District Board during part of its regular monthly meeting on Monday, December 6, 2010. The regular meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina. The Water District Board will convene during the County Manager’s Report portion of the meeting.
County HR Committee meets Dec. 6
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Human Resources Committee will meet on Monday, December 6, 2010. Neither an agenda nor a location for the meeting was provided. However, it was noted that the earlier meeting time will allow commissioners to get to the commissioners’ meeting room by 5:45 p.m. for the swearing-in ceremony.
Butterfield applauds Pigford funding
Washington, D.C. -— Congressman G. K. Butterfield applauded today’s vote to approve funding to settle African American farmers’ and Native Americans’ lawsuits against the federal government.
Revised Henderson meetings & events calendar
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HPD stolen vehicle pursuit ends in crash
On November 26, 2010 around 6:38 a.m., Officer D. Ragland with the Henderson Police Department was patrolling the area of N. Cooper Drive near Walmart in Henderson when he located a 2002 Honda Civic driving with its headlights off.
A nightmare before Christmas?
This picture was taken at the very crowded Henderson Walmart shortly after 12:01 a.m. today. Black Friday started as soon as possible this year as retailers hope to pull out of the current economic slump. At Walmart, customers were queuing up before 1:00 a.m. to wait for deeply discounted laptop computers and flat-screen televisions, among other items, to go on sale at 5:00 a.m.
Council balks at awarding no-bid sewer contract
The Henderson City Council chose not to award a full contract for sewer rehabilitation to the engineering firm of O’Brien & Gere during Monday’s regular meeting.
LEAF Lines update from Golden LEAF Foundation
Click here to view the update from the Golden LEAF Foundation.
Henderson Xmas tree lighting Nov. 30
Henderson Mayor Pete O’Geary announced at the most recent meeting of the Henderson City Council that a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at Memorial Part on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Memorial Park is located at the intersection of Charles and Garnett Streets on the west side of the railroad underpass. According to the mayor, there will be choirs, fellowship, and “lots of Christmas spirit”.
Beacon Light demo moving forward
Mayor Pete O’Geary announced at the beginning of Monday evening’s Henderson City Council meeting that the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) had informed him in a conference call that it will sign and send a memo of understanding to the city that will allow for the demolition of the former Beacon Light Apartments complex.
City to amend graffiti ordinance
During Monday’s work session of the Henderson City Council, members agreed to make changes to the city’s anti-graffiti ordinance meant to streamline the enforcement process.
HiH video: Henderson City Council 11-22-10
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HiH video: Henderson council work session 11-22-10
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