– Tyrone Wimbush, of 711 Booth Avenue, was arrested for failing to appear on a drug paraphernalia charge. He was confined in the Vance County Jail under a $750 secured bond.
Friday’s open line
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is reporting that the North Carolina Senate is considering a bill that would award attorney’s fees automatically to plaintiffs winning open records lawsuits. Apparently, North Carolina is one of the few states that does not have automatic sanctions.
Tax increase recommended by city manager
Water/sewer fees may increase Using a slide show presentation as a visual aid, Interim City Manager Ed Wyatt presented staff recommendations for the fiscal 2008-2009 budget.
B&E tool-taking suspect arrested
On April 15th, 2008 a breaking and entering occurred at the residence located at 1514 South Williams Street.
Thursday’s open line
We hear there’s a new flag flying in front of the Henderson Police Department, and we agree that it’s a good thing. Form is content, after all.
HPD scores major drug bust
An overall view of drugs, goods, and currency seized by the Henderson Police Department during the execution of two search warrants served on Tuesday A search warrant was executed by the Henderson Police Department at 278 Kittrell Street and 254 Kittrell Street on Tuesday, May 27, 2008.
Armed robbery suspect apprehended
On May 15, 2008, an armed robbery occurred in the 300 block of Harriett Street.
Henderson budget recommendations for 08-09
What follows are links to the entire text of the Budget Recommendations for 2008-2009 for the City of Henderson.
Potential Eric Williams lawsuit settled
The Henderson City Council agreed during its workshop session yesterday to settle a potential lawsuit with former City Manager Eric Williams for $30,000.
Blood drive at Henderson Family Medicine
Henderson Family Medicine will be holding a blood drive Friday, May 30, 2008 from 11:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Britthaven is located at 480 Ruin Creek Road in Henderson. For more information, please contact Tammy Bliss at 252.492.3152 Ext. 224 or email to bowen018@mc.duke.edu. Walk-ins are welcome!
HiH video: Henderson City Council 05-27-08
Click to play video The main session of the Henderson City Council workshop featuring a discussion of 2008-2009 budget recommendations. Click to play video The Henderson City Council workshop after meeting in closed session featuring a discussion of the Eric Williams potential lawsuit settlement.
Wednesday’s open line
For those of you who like your violence more-or-less unadulterated, mixed martial arts is coming to the Triad.
Blood drive at Britthaven
Britthaven of Henderson will be holding a blood drive on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Britthaven is located at 1245 Park Avenue in Henderson. For more information, please contact Nancy Hughes at 252.492.1088 or by email at hnd43-admin@britthaven.com. Walk-ins are welcome!
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The General Assembly held a historic session in Greensboro on Thursday to help the state’s third-largest city celebrate its bicentennial.
Workshop session of city council tonight
The Henderson City Council will meet in a workshop session tonight at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall on Beckford Drive.
Relay for Life BBQ & chicken dinner
The Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Relay for Life team will be offering Evan’s Famous Bar-B-Que and Chicken Dinner on June 3, 2008 at Evans Famous Bar-B-Que & Chicken, Inc. on Raleigh Road. For more information, please contact Annie Bullock at 919.693.5244 or 919.939.6766.
Tuesday’s open line
While the Henderson City Council has recently voted to eliminate the Certificate of Occupancy ordinance, the Durham City Council has voted to increase the authority of its housing inspectors.
Investing in our troops’ futures
A Memorial Day column by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge As we welcome summer this Memorial Day weekend with beach trips and barbecues, I ask all North Carolinians to take a moment to remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice during our nation’s history.
Information on student risky behaviors available
Parents may want to be aware of some informational materials available on the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Healthy Schools’ Web site.
President vetoes farm bill
House votes to override veto Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge criticized President Bush for his veto this past Wednesday of The Food, Conservation and Energy Act, a new five-year Farm Bill that passed the House and the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support last week.