Here are the results for the 2009 Henderson Municipal Elections. Congratulations to the winners and condolences to the losers. Remember, these initial results are unofficial until the Vance County Board of Elections certifies the tally. Henderson Mayor James D. “Pete” O’Geary – Incumbent **Winner** Tina Clementine Hunter – Challenger Tammy Sue Lightfoot Timothy S. McAllister – Challenger Juanita Sommerville Ward 1 Mary Emma Evans – Incumbent **Winner** Cathy Ringley – Challenger Ward 1 At-Large Bernard Alston – Incumbent Sara Coffey …
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County debuts new top firefighter
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners. The commission meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building at 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
The economic downturn forced us to cut spending in a number of ways this year.
County HR committee meets today
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Human Resources Committee will meet today, Monday, October 5, 2009 at 5:15 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. Ayscue’s office is located in the County Administration Building at 122 Yount Street in Henderson, North Carolina. No agenda for the meeting was provided.
Beckford Drive speed limit drops to 35
The Henderson Police Department would like to inform the public of a recent speed limit change on Beckford Drive.
Novelty lighters banned in NC
Beginning yesterday, it is illegal to sell or give away novelty lighters in North Carolina. Novelty lighters are defined as looking like toys, cartoon or other characters, pens, and other objects not normally associated with lighters. Fire investigators have stated that children mistake them for toys and start fires. Violating the law will cost $500. For more information, visit www.ncdoi.com/osfm/FireSafetyPrograms/NL_home.asp.
Butterfield adds provision to help data theft victims
Washington, D.C. — As part of a bill aimed at better protecting personal electronic private data, Congressman G. K. Butterfield successfully added a provision providing free credit monitoring for victims of data privacy breaches.
Council debates merit of grant money for rentals
Julie Reid of the Kerr-Tar Council of Governments advised the Henderson City Council on Monday evening regarding an application for a concentrated needs grant application which would total $1,000,000.
Henderson city council meeting highlights
Here are some highlights from Monday’s meeting of the Henderson City Council:
Schools’ finance committee meets Wednesday
Update: This meeting was canceled on Wednesday morning, September 30, 2009 The Vance County Board of Education’s Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. No agenda for the meeting was provided.
Council hears presentation on Section 8 program
Daeke questions feasibility of number of Section 8 inspections During the work session of the Henderson City Council on Monday evening, members heard a presentation by Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity Section 8 Director Sharon Sneed regarding the program that she administers.
Elissa Yount: Does not pass muster
And so we come to the last Wednesday before the Henderson election for mayor and council.
HPD chief speaks to council on crime
Evans claims there is a “schism” between the HPD and Vance County Sheriff’s Office According to Henderson City Manager Ray Griffin, it was determined that the best opportunity to hold a meeting of the Henderson City Council’s Public Safety Committee was during yesterday’s council work session.
Alleged scam artists sought by HPD
** Breaking News ** The Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division is actively looking for Phillip Wayne Coley and Tammy Dawn Moore, wanted for obtaining property by false pretenses in the Henderson area.
Henderson Oktoberfest Nov. 7
by Phil LaKernick, Director Henderson Downtown Development Commission The Little German Band, scheduled to appear at Henderson’s first Oktoberfest on November 7, 2009 Oktoberfest! is coming to Henderson.
Etheridge votes to stop Medicare increase
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, joined an overwhelming majority of the House of Representatives on Friday to pass the Medicare Premium Fairness Act, H.R. 3631.
Butterfield announces education grant
Washington, D.C. -— Congressman G. K. Butterfield announced a $2.3 million federal grant on Friday that Elizabeth City State University will use to help improve nine area schools.
Council to discuss crime
Here is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s work session to be held on Monday, September 28, 2009 at City Hall immediately following its short regular meeting. City Hall is located at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. Click image to view full document