Henderson PD Press Release
Press Release- January 11, 2016
On Saturday, January 9, 2016, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit and the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Agency executed a search warrant at 838 Eastside Drive, Henderson. Officers seized 47 bricks (2350 dosage units) of heroin, a firearm, and U. S. currency. The heroin seized in this matter had a street value of 23,500.00.
Vondell Tyshang Gregory, 27, 838 Eastside Drive, Henderson was charged with three (3) counts of trafficking heroin, possession of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of a school, maintaining a dwelling for keeping/selling a controlled substance, and maintaining a vehicle for keeping/selling a controlled substance. Gregory was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 300,000.00 secured bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled in Vance County District Court on January 19, 2016.
Anthony Languan Brame, 40, 726 State Street, Henderson was charged with three(3) counts of trafficking heroin and possession of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of a school. Brame was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 260,000.00 secured bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled in Vance County District Court on January 19, 2016.
Qwanisha Billenger, 24, 838 Eastside Drive, Henderson was charged with possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver heroin, possession of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of a school, maintaining a dwelling for keeping/selling a controlled substance, and maintaining a vehicle for keeping/selling a controlled substance. Billenger was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 74,000.00 secured bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled in Vance County District Court on January 19, 2016.
Authority: Chief Marcus Barrow
Attention Henderson City Residents
Loose leaf collection within the City of Henderson has been extended until January 29, 2016, at which time the leaves will need to be bagged prior to pick up. If leaves are not bagged after January 29, 2016, there will be a $75.00 fee added to your utility bill. Leaves must be in clear bags so that it is not confused with regular trash.
Please visit https://ci.henderson.nc.us and search Muni-code for a copy of the Sanitation Code. Any questions should be directed to Jeanetta Lyons or Michael Ross at 252-431-6115.
Citizens Aligned to Take Back Henderson Holds Second Meeting
On Monday night at the Maria Parham Medical Center Auditorium, a group of concerned citizens known as “Citizens Aligned to take back Henderson, NC”, met to discuss the state of dilapidating structures within the city limits. Steve Cordell, fire chief for the City of Henderson, and Alan Faulkner, of Faulkner Grading & Landscaping, addressed concerned citizens and provided quality answers to questions.
Cordell broke down the process of burning down a structure. Cordell said, “We have to evaluate the home for asbestos, check tax leans, financial considerations, process of removal, it’s a lot.” Cordell went on with, “…apply for demolition permits…file for air quality, get state approval, and do a cost benefit analysis.”
The process of burning abandoned houses in the City of Henderson is going to take time and money. However, there are other options.
Faulkner said, “It costs as much tear down a house as it does to take it to the landfill.”
The general consensus of the meeting was whether it is burning down abandoned homes or tearing them down, something must be done for the appearance and perception of the City of Henderson and all of Vance County.
The next step for the group is to take their cause to both the Henderson City Council and Vance County Board of Commissioners.
To learn more about Citizens Aligned to take back Henderson, like them on Facebook at facebook.com/cleanuphenderson.
Granville Chamber Banquet to feature WRAL’s Scott Mason
The Granville County Chamber’s Annual Banquet has been scheduled for Monday evening, January 25th, 6:30 pm in Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus Civic Center.
Meetings committee chairman William Adcock announces that the evening will once again include the presentation of the Chamber’s most prestigious award, the John Penn Citizen of the Year Award, recognizing outstanding community service.
Guest presenter for the evening will be Scott Mason, Reporter, WRAL-TV and “The Tarheel Traveler”. Mason is a broadcast journalist with more than 30 years of television experience. Scott has worked as a reporter and bureau chief for several network affiliates. His success caught the attention of WRAL-TV. In April, 1997, Scott became the station’s Documentary Producer. He researched, wrote and produced nine documentaries before adding his talents to the nightly news team as a reporter specializing in features.
Today, Scott is known as the Tar Heel Traveler. His Monday-Thursday features series on WRAL takes viewers along the back roads of North Carolina where he meets memorable characters, finds out-of-the-way places and unearths fascinating historical footnotes. The series has become so popular it has led to Tar Heel Traveler half-hour specials, which Scott produces each quarter.
A buffet dinner will be provided by Chamber member Ted’s Catering. Tickets are $40 each. Corporate tables of 8, with reserved seating, are available for $300.00. Corporate tables of 10, reserved seating, are available for $380.00. Tickets/reservations are required prior to the event – by January 15th. Checks or credit card payments are accepted by contacting one of the Chamber’s offices – 919.693.6125/Wanda, wanda@granville-chamber.com or 919.528.4994/Toni Anne, tawheeler@granville-chamber.com.
Banquet sponsors are: Duke Energy/Presenting Sponsor; BB&T, CertainTeed, Granville Health System, The School of Graphic Arts and Time Warner Cable.
Ellington set to lead Henderson-Vance Community Watch Association
Mayor-elect Eddie Ellington is going to be a busy man. Last night at the Golden Corral in Henderson, Eddie Ellington was voted as the next president of the Henderson-Vance Community Watch Association. Ellington succeeded Dr. Gene Wood of the Calvary Baptist Church. Dr. Wood had held the position for the last three years.
Leonard Hight was voted by the board of directors as the new vice president of the Henderson-Vance Community Watch Association at the same meeting to replace Ellington’s vacated seat.
The Henderson-Vance Community Watch Association is widely regarded in North Carolina as it is the only such association in the state.