Suspect in robbery at Wilco Hess on N. Garnett Street Second suspect in robbery at Wilco Hess on N. Garnett Street On December 29, 2007, an officer of the Henderson Police Department responded to an alarm call at the Wilco Hess store at 1640 N. Garnett Street in Henderson.
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Clean Up Henderson to meet
The Clean Up Henderson Committee will have its first meeting of 2008 on Wednesday, January 9.
Five County Focus: Get connected!
From: Gina Dement, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Get Connected! Free Program offered to aging service providers or agencies to learn more about alcohol and medication misuse
Police seize half-kilo of crack
A half-kilo of crack cocaine seized by Henderson police One-half kilogram of crack cocaine was seized by the Henderson Police Department after a warrant search of 238 Keene Avenue. No further information was made available.
Drought relief bill signed
U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced that a bill to provide disaster relief to North Carolina and other Southeastern farmers affected by the current record drought was signed into law on December 26.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
During the holidays, we should remember to give to others, especially those who are less fortunate.
City contracts for land acquistion
The City of Henderson entered into a contract with the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments, the Kerr-Tar Economic Development Corporation, and Friends of Clean Up Henderson to administer a grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce to acquire land for the city’s Orange/Breckenridge Street project.
Davis chosen as mayor pro-tempore
At Monday night’s regular meeting of the Henderson City Council, veteran Council member Lonnie Davis was unanimously chosen as Mayor Pro-Tempore in a unanimous vote.
City supports Nat’l Guard presence in Vance
At Monday’s regular meeting of the Henderson City Council, members voted unanimously to support a resolution for a National Guard presence in Vance County.
Former city manager Williams considers lawsuit
According to a memorandum obtained from former City Council member Bobby Gupton, former City Manager Eric Williams is considering bringing suit against the City of Henderson for severance and benefits.
HiH Video: Henderson City Council 12-17-07
View the Henderson City Council meeting of December 17, 2007 here.
Etheridge announces deal on drought aid
U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced that Congressional leaders have reached an agreement to provide disaster relief to North Carolina and other Southeastern farmers affected by the current record drought.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Other state lawmakers and I continue our work to create and refine laws to benefit all North Carolinians.
City council agenda for tonight
The Chair inquires as to whether any member knows of any conflict of interest or appearance of conflict with respect to matters before the Council.
Houses axes Washington County OLF site
Washington, D.C. —- In approving the annual defense authorization bill today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield said the House closed the door on the Navy’s proposed outlying landing field in Washington County.
Butterfield for children’s health coverage
Washington, D.C. —- Thirty four legislators have joined Congressman G. K. Butterfield in a plea for funding needed to continue a highly successful federal-state children’s health insurance program.
Ethridge votes for alternate fuel research
Washington, D.C. —- U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted today for landmark bipartisan legislation to put the nation on a path towards energy independence.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Many of the new laws that we approved this past session went into place at the beginning of this month.
Gupton’s farewell remarks
Editor’s Note: The publication of these remarks were too long in coming. We apologize to our readers and to Mr. Gupton for the delay. During the last session of the 2005-2007 Henderson City Council, member Bobby Gupton made the following remarks as his last significant remarks while a member of that body.