The Henderson City Council approved a “listening post” protocol during its regular meeting on Monday evening.
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Council adopts “master plan” for city projects
Orange-Breckenridge, Zene Street, and Embassy Square projects combined to receive funds Planning & Community Development Director Erris Dunston told members of the Henderson City Council during its regular Monday evening meeting that the Mayor’s Task Force on Housing first published the Orange-Breckenridge plan of redevelopment in 2006, but there were no funds to implement the plan at that time.
Golden LEAF community forum April 20
The public is invited to attend a community forum hosted by the Golden LEAF Foundation and Vance County on Monday, April 20, 2009 at 6:00 p.m at the Civic Center located in Building 9 on the main campus of Vance-Granville Community College in Henderson.
City to adopt Orange-Brecken. project “master plan”
Here is the agenda for today’s meeting of the Henderson City Council. The council meets for its regular session the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in its chambers at City Hall located at 134 Rose Avenue.
Spring litter sweep set for April 25
The Henderson Community Appearance Commission and the Vance County Appearance Commission are coordinating a Henderson-Vance County Spring Litter Sweep event for Saturday, April 25, 2009.
Etheridge to visit Vance County Monday
At 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2009, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge will speak to Vance County elected officials about his work in Congress on economic issues.
Commissioners hear presentation on Zene St. project
The Vance County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation on Monday night during their regular meeting on a proposal to develop the old tobacco warehouse at the corner of Zene and Winder Streets in Henderson.
EDC asks county to endorse US 1 sewer upgrade
Local businessman Sam Watkins asked the Vance County Board of Commissioners to endorse his seeking of grants to develop a plan to extend sewer service from Zeb Vance Elementary School to the Kittrell Job Corps.
Bids in for jail renovations; still too much
Surapon Sujjavanich, the architect in charge of the renovations to the Vance County Jail, informed the Vance County Board of Commissioners on Monday night that the low bidder for the jail renovations was Blue Ridge Enterprises, Inc., of Mt. Aire.
HiH video: Vance County Commission 04-06-09
Editor’s Note: We’ve been having some problems uploading the video. We apologize for the delay. Click image to view video
Commissioners decline to demolish Kittrell property
Main Street, Kittrell property the Vance County Board of Commissioners chose to leave standing during its regular Monday meeting Jordan McMillen of the Vance County Planning Department, along with code enforcement officers Kevin Cash and Chris Mallard, told the Vance County Board of Commissioners on Monday night that they were seeking a resolution to demolish a structure on Main Street in Kittrell.
Cops make arrest in stolen firearm case
On March 17, 2009, Antonio Peace stated that he was at Party Pick-Up and a black male approached his vehicle, reached inside, and took a .45 caliber handgun.
Statement by SBE chair on NC Senate budget
Below is a statement from Dr. Bill Harrison, State Board of Education Chairman and CEO:
HPD makes arrest in pawn shop theft
On April 1, 2009, a felonious larceny was reported at Hard Times Jewelry and Pawn located at 106 Dabney Drive.
Police tune in to cable theft
On April 5, 2009, officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to Henderson Heights Apartments concerning an individual tampering with a Time-Warner cable box.
County votes to sever fire/EMS contract with city
With Commissioners Eddie Wright and Tim Pegram opposed, the Vance County Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 to terminate its relationship with the City of Henderson as of October 1, 2009.
Commisioners to award jail renovation bid
Click image to view Part I of III of the agenda for the Vance County Board of Commissioners. The Vance County Board of Commissioners meets on the first Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Young Street.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The House had a particularly busy week, considering legislation to protect health, boost our state health insurance plan and improve our education system.