This from Lt. Irvin Robinson of the Henderson Police Department:
No decision on opening Henderson emergency shelter
According to Assistant City Manager Frank Frazier, a briefing was conducted at 4:00 p.m. today by Brian Short of the Vance County Emergency Operations Center.
Demonstrators meet with Vance officials
A demonstration outside of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office yesterday in response to last week’s slaying of of convenience store clerk Sadeq Ali Mohammed Alashimali in Williamsboro. About twenty-five to thirty demonstrators were present for the noon rally, including the victim’s brother.
Crime Stoppers crimes of the month
B & E Larceny of Motor Vehicle On August 26, 2008 at about 8:05 a.m., Mike Mosley of Toyota of Henderson, 415 Raleigh Road, reported that someone had broken into three motor vehicles on the lot.
HPD apprehend B&E suspect
On July 1, 2008 a breaking and entering occurred at 279 Kittrell Street in Henderson.
ATM card recovered, suspect charged
On July 29, 2008, George Mitchell reported his ATM bank card missing.
Rally today over convenience store murder
Home in Henderson received word early this morning that a rally will be held at 12:00 p.m. today in the parking lot of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office in response to the Friday night slaying of convenience store clerk Sadeq Ali Mohammed Alashimali in Williamsboro.
Library card campaign kicks off
On Tuesday, September 9, 2008, Perry Library’s “Discover the Value of a Library Card” campaign begins with a special Kick-Off Reception to be held in Perry Library’s McGregor Gallery from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
HPD “power shift” executes search warrants
On August 30, 2008, the Henderson Police Department’s Power Shift executed a search warrant at 645 Arch Street.
Thursday’s open line
If things seem a little slow around here, or I seem particularly thick, it’s because I’m having my semi-annual bout with bronchitis. This, combined with a new (and soon to be ex-) doctor who doesn’t see the value of my own insights into my health (or lack therein) is making for an excruciating week. I write this not to elicit your sympathy, but rather to excuse my stupidity. Carry on.
HiH video: Vance County Commission 09-02-08
Click here to view the video of yesterday’s meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners.
DCA’s questions on Embassy grant were unanswered
Information requested by the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Division of Community Assistance (DCA) remained unanswered over a month after a written enumerated list was sent to city staff.
Tuesday’s open line
If America goes to a four-day work week, which day should we add to the weekend? Friday or Monday? Cast your straw vote here on our open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The General Assembly returned to Raleigh on Wednesday for a special session to consider a bill vetoed by Gov. Easley.
Redevelopment commission to meet tomorrow
The Redevelopment Commission will meet on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Henderson City Hall council chambers at 134 Rose Avenue. No agenda of the meeting was provided in the press release.
County gov’t meetings today
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Public Safety Committee will meet today, Tuesday, September 2 at 11:00 a.m. to discuss the EMS Advisory Committee.
Weekend open line
It’s Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end of summer. We’re spending the weekend celebrating family birthdays. As you celebrate, feel free to post your thoughts here. Whether you’re feeling a little Palin or just Biden your time, there’s always lots to talk about.
Rainey advocates sidewalk repair
Evans wonders about status of Chavasse Avenue project Henderson City Council member Mike Rainey expressed concern during Monday night’s meeting over city sidewalks that need “improving and repairing”.