Entries by John C. Rose

Utility Pole Problem

A utility pole problem has emergency personnel on the scene near Lowes Home Improvement in Henderson, as of our latest check at 10:43 A.M. Fire Chief Steve Cordell confirmed at 10:00 A.M. that he had a crew on the scene and that the problem was dispatched as “a utility pole on fire.” Those within ear […]

Interim Financing New Animal Shelter

Interim financing for the new Vance County Animal Shelter will be on the agenda at next month’s meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners. A short term financing commitment was secured from BB&T Bank and will permit the construction phase for the new shelter to begin in the early spring of 2016.  According to […]

Granville County Criminal Superior Court

Oxford, NC – Granville County Criminal Superior Court was held during the week of December 7, 2015. Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Robert H. Hobgood presided during the session. The Office of District Attorney Mike Waters was represented by Assistant District Attorneys Allison S. Capps, Tasha C. Gardner and Michael W. Putney, Jr. The week-long session began with […]

Mayor/Council Sworn In

The Henderson City Council met Monday night at 6:00 o’clock, and installation ceremonies were held for the mayor, the newly elected council members as well as the re-elected incumbents. Eddie Ellington was sworn in and is now the Mayor of The City of Henderson.  Ellington told WIZS News, “I have a huge feeling of pride as […]

Blood Drive at Aycock Elem. Wed.

The American Red Cross asks you to give a meaningful gift this holiday season by donating blood. The Aycock Elementary School Blood Drive will be held in the multipurpose room on Wednesday, December 16, from 1:30 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. To schedule your life-saving appointment, log onto redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code Aycock Elementary.  You can […]

Dec. Crimes of The Month

Armed Robbery Case On October 26, 2015 at approximately 5:04 PM. Officers responded to Dollar General, located at 1702 N. Garnett Street, in reference to an armed robbery.  The suspect had left the store on foot and was headed east towards Food Lion.  Upon arrival Officers talked to Ms. Deborah Campbell, a store employee, who […]

NV / SV BB a Dead Heat

The Northern Vance and Southern Vance men’s varsity basketball teams are essentially tied after their two cross-town rival meetings. Tuesday night on the Vikings’ home floor, Northern Vance defeated Southern Vance 64 to 60, behind a game-high 21 points from Kristopher Haywood.  James Alexander also scored in double figures with 10.  Marcus Harrison led three […]

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

On Saturday, December 5, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Patrol Operations Division responded to Citi Trends, 389 Raleigh Road, Henderson in response to a report of an armed robbery.  Employees reported that two black males armed with guns had entered the business and demanded currency. Henderson Patrol Officers have arrested Tyler Jones, 19, […]