Chief K.L. Sidwell reported yesterday that members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit conducted a search warrant at the address of 532 Water Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
To the editor: McAllister’s platform
My name is Tim McAllister and I am a candidate for Mayor of Henderson.
Wednesday’s open line
Home in Henderson once again encourages all Vance candidates in the 2009 election to submit letters-to-the-editor stating positions and platforms. We know you’re out there. Here’s your open line.
Questions solicited for 2009 Henderson election
Well, it’s that time of biennium again when Home in Henderson asks its readers to submit questions to the candidates for Henderson City Council. You can send your questions to election2009@homeinhenderson.com. All questions submitted to candidates will remain anonymous. Questions are due by September 4, 2009.
To the editor: Coffey’s platform
My name is Sara Coffey and many of you know me because of my outspoken stands on issues in the city of Henderson.
Elissa Yount: Same old, same old
The City Council of the City of Henderson finds and determines that blighted areas, as specifically defined in General Statutes 160-456, exist in the City of Henderson, and that the redevelopment of such areas is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals, and/or welfare of the residents of the City of Henderson.
City land planning committee to meet Friday
The Henderson City Council’s Land Planning & Development Committee will meet on Friday, August 21, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. The item slated for discussion is the former Beacon Light apartment complex.
Golden LEAF meeting offers criticisms, strategy
The number of attendees at yesterday’s meeting of the Golden LEAF Initiative far exceeded the capacity of the small auditorium in Vance-Granville Community College’s Building 2.
HPD makes arrest for burglary
On August 8, 2009 at approximately 11:00 p.m. Henderson Police Department officers responded to a report of a breaking and entering and larceny which occurred at 160 S. Bullock Street.
Vance board of ed. committee meets Wednesday
The Vance County Board of Education’s Policy Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. No agenda for the meeting was provided. All meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.
Police arrest suspect for B&E
On August 17, 2009 at approximately 11:15 a.m., members of the Henderson Police Department responded to 227 W. Belle Street in reference to a report of a breaking and entering in progress.
Tuesday’s open line
If you’re a Vance County Schools teacher, you’ll understand: “Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more…”
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
The 2009 session of the General Assembly has adjourned, but not before we finished up work on a number of important matters.
Vance tourism spending rises 1% for 2008
Gov. Bev Perdue announced on Wednesday that 62 of the state’s 100 counties saw increases in visitor spending in 2008, including 16 counties that had increases of more than 5 percent.
Golden LEAF to meet tonight at VGCC
The public is invited to a Golden LEAF Community Assistance Initiative Forum on Monday, August 17, 2009.
Purdue signs Racial Justice Act
On August 11, 2009, North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue signed Senate Bill 461, the North Carolina Racial Justice Act, which permits defendants and inmates to challenge death sentences by presenting statistical evidence of racial bias.
Monday’s open line
We’re looking forward with interest to this evening’s meeting of the Golden LEAF Community Assistance Initiative at Vance-Granville Community College. Will interested parties work cooperatively to maximize the potential benefit for as many residents of Vance County as possible, or will they sumo for the biggest slice of the pie? Speculate and commiserate on today’s open line.
Search warrant at Owens Auto Repair nets two
Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit conducted a search warrant at the business Owens Auto Repair located at 335 Hamilton Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Arrest made in elder abuse case
Editor’s Note: The photographs of the conditions at 212 Charles Street in this case are both graphic and shocking. We recommend that readers use discretion when considering whether to let young children view these pictures and in looking at these pictures themselves. The pictures have been placed underneath the text of this article. On July 28, 2009 members of the Henderson Police Department, the Department of Social Services, the City of Henderson Fire Department, and the City of Henderson Code …