On January 22, 2011, officers with the Henderson Police Department Patrol Division arrested and charged Rickyshia Hargrove, 20, of 693 Boddie Street Henderson with felony removal of an anti-theft device and simple assault.
Veteran calls Confederate monument “inappropriate”
Vietnam veteran James Mason told the Henderson City Council during Monday evening’s meeting that he thinks the two-story monument to Confederate dead on Young Street in front of the County Administration Building is inappropriate in what he termed a “time of divisiveness”.
Bleeding hand tips HPD to B&E suspect
On January 22, 2011 around 11:36 p.m. members of the Henderson Police Department Patrol Division arrested and charged Roy Marshall Williams, 33, of 349 Stewart Farm Road in Henderson, North Carolina with misdemeanor breaking and entering and property damage.
City council approves grant for mystery business
After meeting in closed session for approximately one hour on an economic development matter, the Henderson City Council approved a grant application for $33,000 for a business identified only as “EDP: 11–1”.
Man arrested for possession of firearm by a felon
Suspect fell asleep in Bojangles bathroom On January 22, 2011, members of the Henderson Police Department’s Patrol Division arrested and charged Rufus Thomas Watkins, 44,, of 204 Howard Drive in Oxford, North Carolina with carrying a concealed weapon and felony possession of a firearm by felon.
Ragland HPD December 2010 Officer of the Month
Henderson Police Department Officer Daryl Ragland Officer Daryl Ragland had a very successful month in December of 2010.
Council considers incorporating Clean Up Henderson
Here is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s regular monthly work session. The regular monthly work session is held on the fourth Monday of each month immediately following the short regular meeting in the Henderson Municipal Building, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. Click image to view complete, full-size document.
Granville-Vance Weight Loss Challenge
Click image for full-size document. Click here for the weigh-in schedule. Click here for a guideline and registration form.
Monday’s open line
Please join us in offering condolences to the family of Henderson Council member Mary Emma Evans. Here’s your open line.
Board of ed. committee meetings
The following Vance County Board of Education committee meetings are scheduled before the next full board meeting on February 14, 2011:
Council to hold closed session on econ. dev.
Here is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s regular monthly short meeting. The regular short meeting is held on the fourth Monday of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Henderson Municipal Building, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. Click image to view complete, full-size document.
Wray elected Dem. caucus whip
Raleigh -– The Democratic Caucus of the North Carolina House of Representatives has unanimously elected Rep. Michael Wray to the position of whip.
Henderson Council member Mary Emma Evans dies
Henderson City Council member Garry Daeke confirmed in a telephone interview moments ago that fellow council member Mary Emma Evans died Friday night in her home in Henderson.
School board to hold called meeting Jan. 24
The Vance County Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Monday, January 24, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center, 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
Friday/weekend open line
I read several comments to the effect that nothing in life is free, so why should news on the Internet be free. I imagine that I’ll be getting some checks in the mail shortly. After all… Here’s your open line.
Butterfield statement on House health care repeal
Last year’s passage of the Affordable Care Act was truly historic with roots tracing back almost 100 years.
Thursday’s open line
I’m not a huge fan of American Idol, but I was gratified to see that the show went forward without a judge with a British accent. I don’t have anything against the Brits; however, I find the presence of Brits on crap American TV talent shows for the purpose of trying to borrow a little respectability more than slightly cynical and insulting to my American sensibilities. Here’s your open line.