Click image to play video 1 of 2 Editor’s Note: The long awaited video is ready. It is divided into two portions because Monday’s meetings went so long that we had to resort to recording video on our still camera after the four-hour battery in the video camera died. Enjoy. Click here to view the Henderson City Council’s workshop session video 2 of 2.
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HPD receives grant to fund additional cop positions
The Henderson Police Department is pleased to announce the successful receipt of the Cops Hiring Recovery Program Grant.
HiH video: Henderson City Council 07-27-09
Short Regular Session Click image to view video
Golden LEAF solicits grant proposals
As part of Golden LEAF’s Community Assistance Initiative process in Vance County, the Foundation is now accepting proposal ideas that directly address the key issues and desired outcomes agreed to over a series of community meetings.
Etheridge sponsors tax relief for family farms
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced today that he has co-sponsored H.R. 436, the Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009.
Nits Nats Music celebrates 40th anniversary
By Bill Harris, Owner Nits Nats Music 1969 was the year that man landed on the moon, the Beatles still ruled the music world, the Woodstock Music & Arts Festival captured the imagination of young people across America and Michael Jackson & the Jackson 5 released their first album.
Council resolves to sell Southerland Mill Pond
According to City Manager Ray Griffin, former Henderson City Council member Robert Southerland filed a request to purchase the Southerland Mill Pond property for $43,000 several months ago.
Night Out Against Crime August 1
This year’s theme: “Together United Against Crime 2009” The annual Henderson-Vance Night Out Against Crime will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at 200 Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson, North Carolina.
City HR committee to meet at 2:00 p.m. today
Henderson City Council member Mary Emma Evans has called a meeting of the Human Resources Committee for which she is Chair to be held on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall Large Conference Room. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss policy and job descriptions.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The General Assembly moved closer to a final budget deal this week, but is now weighing a request from Gov. Perdue to change some elements of the proposed tax package.
Council considers speed bumps on Rowland St.
Here is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s monthly workshop session.
School board to hold called meeting July 28
The Vance County Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center’s Superintendent’s Conference Room.
Council plans to table Beacon Light demo order
Here is the agenda for Monday’s short regular meeting of the Henderson City Council.
Investigation leads to drug charge
Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation which lead to a traffic stop on the parking lot of NAPA Auto Parts on Garnett Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Search warrant nets pot, firearm
Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit served a search warrant on the address of 430 John Street, Henderson, North Carolina.
Health care reform discussed at town hall meeting
A 7th Senatorial District Town Hall meeting about health care reform was held yesterday in the chambers of the Vance County Board of Commissioners in the County Administration Building at 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Joint ATF-HPD investigation nets fed drug charges
Anthony Gill, 36, arrested on federal drug and gun charges Anthony Gill, 36, of 1012 Standish Street in Henderson, North Carolina was taken into custody after a joint investigation by members of the Henderson Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.
Golden LEAF accepting applications until Aug. 10
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HPD makes arrests in internet cafe robbery case
Jatavious Reid, arrested yesterday on armed robbery charges. James Hargrove, Jr., arrested for conspiracy to commit armed robbery. On July 6, 2009, officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at Brothers Internet Cafe located at 1549 Dabney Drive in Henderson, North Carolina.