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Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday, January 11

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Henderson City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 11.  Click here for AGENDA.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Henderson City Council Scheduled Regular Meeting
Monday, 11 January 2021
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536

Due to COVID-19 health mandates issued by Governor Cooper, the number of citizens allowed into Council Chambers is limited.  However, members of the community are strongly encouraged to provide questions/comments for Council in writing as follows and to listen via Zoom:

Written Comments:

  1. Email written comments to: emccrackin@ci.henderson.nc.us
  2. Emails received by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be read aloud at the meeting.  Comments are limited to 3-minutes per person.

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City of Henderson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: City Council Meeting

Time: Jan 11, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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U.S. ATTORNEY RECOGNIZES LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS DURING LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY

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— press release

RALEIGH, N.C. – U.S. Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. recognizes the service of federal, state, local, and tribal police officers on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, which is being observed Saturday, January 9, 2021. On this date, communities across the country will show their appreciation and support for law enforcement agencies and their personnel in various ways.

“I ask every citizen of the Eastern District to join me in recognizing the tremendous service and sacrifices that our law enforcement officers have made this past year and make every day,” said U.S. Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. “Together, with our ongoing partnerships, commitment, and dedication, we will continue to work together to ensure that our citizens, here in the Eastern District of North Carolina, are safe and secure.”

As part of this national day of recognition, citizens across the country are encouraged to share their expressions of gratitude and support for local law enforcement agencies, officers, and public safety personnel within their respective communities. Likewise, citizens and officers alike are encouraged to share their positive experiences and collaborations with each other.

The Eastern District of North Carolina serves the 44 easternmost counties of North Carolina.

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Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society’s Animal “Ride To Freedom” Rides On

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The yearslong animal rescue “Ride To Freedom,” done weekly by Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society and Vance County Animal Services, continues tonight after a one-week covid disruption.

The plan that has rescued into the thousands of Vance County animals and gotten them to loving, safe homes continues this evening.  While the Vance County Animal Shelter remains closed to the public, and Chief Animal Control Officer Frankie Nobles continues to be unsure when it will reopen, arrangements for the Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society’s “Ride To Freedom” were confirmed earlier this week so the tradition can continue.

Brandon Boyd, president of Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society, said, “We would like to thank our very important partners Chief Frankie Nobles and (the) Vance County Animal Shelter for their support and effort which allows this to happen along with our many passionate and faithful supporters that give to support this deserving cause.”

The loading of the animals can typically be watched online live via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RCAPS.Henderson.

Local News Audio

Noon News 1-8-21 Snow; Animal Rescue; Downtown Wifi; Stalking; Girl Scout Cookies; Tree Planting

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Stories include:

– Snow in the forecast

– animal rescue event to take place

– free wifi coming to downtown Henderson and Kittrell

– National Stalking Awareness Month

– Girl Scout Cookies to go on sale

– Tar River Conservancy to hold tree planting event

For full details and audio click play.

 

Open Broadband

Part of Agreement Commissioners Approve Means Free Wifi Downtown and in Kittrell

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The Vance County Commissioners approved an agreement Monday with an Internet broadband provider that will bring free Wi-Fi to parts of downtown Henderson and to the town of Kittrell.

County Manager Jordan D. McMillen said the Wi-Fi Zone agreement is a joint effort between the city and the county and begins a five-year commitment with Open Broadband, LLC.

“Now that the agreement has been signed it will take a few weeks or months for them to order the equipment and determine the areas downtown for equipment to be located,” McMillen said in a written statement to WIZS. Next steps include identifying downtown business owners to partner with Open Broadband to place antennas.

The plan is it to have Wi-Fi available in the general area between Orange Street and Rose Avenue along Garnett Street, as well as along the side streets which extend to Chestnut Street, McMillen added. “We are excited about this initiative and (are) glad to partner with the City to make it happen,” he said. The free public Wi-Fi for Kittrell will be available within the town limits.

Open Broadband, LLC is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that seeks to bring broadband internet service to underserved markets and rural areas, according to information provided on its website. It provides service in about 20 North Carolina counties.

At Least There Will Be Girl Scout Cookies; Local Sales Start Jan.16

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The countdown to cookie season is almost here! In just over a week, area residents will see the colorful boxes in the hands of local Girl Scouts, many familiar types and one new variety to enjoy. Each box is $5.

Sales kick off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16 and conclude on March 7. In addition to the traditional door-to-door sales and tables outside big box stores and groceries, Teresa Wimbrow, local membership director for the North Carolina Coastal Pines Council, reminds anyone looking to satisfy their cookie craving can order online by visiting  https://www.nccoastalpines.org/.

She said, “Some who live in neighborhoods will be knocking on doors but that practice is being discouraged for safety reasons and because of Covid. ”

The troops are “quite competitive in normal times” and Winbrow hopes that this year’s cookie sale will be another success. “We’ve never sold cookies in a pandemic before,” she said, and expressed gratitude that Walmart is allowing the troops to set up their booths again this year. Customers can find the cookie booths outside retailers such as Walmart by Jan. 24. All the scouts and the adult volunteers will wear masks and will follow all state-directed pandemic protocols. Expect to see them in operation on Saturdays and Sundays, Winbrow added.

Winbrow oversees Girl Scout troops in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties. Franklin County has 11 troops, Granville has 10, Vance has 4 and Warren has 2 troops. Anyone interested in learning more about Girl Scout membership or volunteering can contact Winbrow. “The cookie sale usually sparks some interest,” she said, adding that the troops do get some new members during and after the cookie sale.

This year’s cookie list has favorites customers have been gobbling down for years, but there is a new cookie called Toast-Yay!, a French toast-inspired flavor. Traditional favorites such as Thin Mint, Shortbread, Tag-along and Do-si-do are all available as well, Wimbrow said.

Most of the local troops will pick up their cookies at a Durham warehouse this Saturday in advance of the Jan. 16 opening day. Proceeds from the cookie sale support troop activities such as trips and other outings, but the girls also choose to support land donate to local programs in their area.

For more information about scouting, visit the North Carolina Coastal Pines website at  https://www.nccoastalpines.org/. Contact Winbrow at 252.438.8103 or twimbrow@nccoastalpines.org.

Local News Audio

Noon News 1-7-21 Vaccine Hotline; ACTS Fish Fry; Possible Snow

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Stories include: I

– Information on the Covid 19 vaccine hotline from Granville Vance Public Health

– ACTS fish fry fundraiser

– Chance of snow in the local forecast

For full details and audio click play.

 

Local News Audio

WIZS Noon News Audio 01-06-21: VGCC; Property Tax; Farmers Market; Weather

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The WIZS Noon News Audio with stories including:

  • Registration Deadline for VGCC Spring Classes
  • Property Tax Deadline
  • Vance County Regional Farmers Market Advisory Committee Meeting
  • Police News
  • Weather/Snow

 

ACTS Fundraiser: Fish Fry at 220 February 1st

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A big ACTS fundraiser will happen February 1st.  Area Christians Together in Service will host a fish fry at 220 Seafood.

Dinner includes trout, fries and coleslaw.  Take out only.  4 p.m. to 7 p.m.  For a modest price, you’ll receive a generous portion of food, and you’ll be supporting a great, local cause.

“People can come by ACTS to purchase tickets from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. or from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. any weekday,” Lee Anne Peoples, executive director at ACTS, told WIZS News.

At that same location, 201 S. William Street, you can also drop off a donation of non-perishable food and more.

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Have You Paid Your 2020 Property Tax?

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Property taxes for 2020 have been due for a while, but the last day to pay without penalty was today (January 5).

Starting January 6th, two percent (2%) interest begins on unpaid taxes per North Carolina General Statute.

There is an online payment option by credit card, with a fee, and if your bank or card provider allows a large enough transaction to submit the payment. The address online is ccpaymentservice.com. Then, you fill in the blanks and provide a card number. You are warned about the fee prior to hitting submit.

You can also pay by phone at 888-571-6087.

Vance County has provided extra warnings on its web page too, online at https://www.vancecounty.org/departments/tax-overview/.

The page reads, “ATTENTION TAXPAYERS: In light of the current health crisis, we urge taxpayers who traditionally pay taxes in person during December and early January to pay: by mail 122 Young St., Ste E, Henderson NC 27536; by credit/debit card (processing fees applied); or call 1-888-571-6087; or by drop box located in the hallway outside our office. Since we are allowing only three people in the office at a time, this will avoid sizable wait times and also help us avoid close gatherings of people. In office visit, you must have on a face covering.”