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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC
The Henderson City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 10, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave. in Henderson, NC.
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:
- Email written comments to: emccrackin@ci.henderson.nc.us
- Emails received by 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be read aloud at the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes per person.
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Agenda Items Include:
PUBLIC HEARING
Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Define Restaurants with Entertainment as a Special Use Permit.
Exchanging Vance County Tax Parcel 0106 03001 Owned by the City with a Portion of Vance County Tax Parcel 0105 01001 Owned by Kearney & Company, LLC.
NEW BUSINESS
Affirming the City of Henderson Council’s Support Regarding Implementation of a Compliant (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Stormwater Program.
Award Engineering Contract to CDM Smith in the amount of $15,000 to Submit an Application to Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (DWSRF) for an Additional $6,000,000 for the Completion of the Kerr Lake Regional Water System (KLRWS) 20 MGD Expansion.
CONSENT AGENDA
Establishing a Budget for the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Funding Grant.
Authorizing an Application for U.S. Department of Justice’s 2020 BJA Justice Assistance Grant.
Award a Construction Contract to S.T. Wooten in the Amount of $246,420 for the Henderson 2020 Pavement Overlay Project.
Ratifying the Acceptance of North Carolina Volkswagen Settlement On Road Program Grant Award from the NCDEQ.
Tax Releases and Refunds for the Month of June 2020.
WORK SESSION
City Communications Tower in Support of Improved Signal Clarity for Emergency Responders.
CLOSED SESSION
a) Pursuant to G.S.9143-318.11 (a)(3) regarding an Attorney/Client Matter.
Click here to view previous and current Henderson City Council meeting agendas and minutes.
Local Law Enforcement, First Responders Honored at Community Events (Pics)
/by Kelly BondurantTHIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY
Law enforcement officers, 911 communicators, medical personnel, fire/rescue personnel and first responders were honored late last week in two separate appreciation events: “Back the Blue” at the Henderson Police Department and a free community lunch held at Tony’s Auto & Tire.
April Willis, who said she and her family are holding “Back the Blue” donation events as a way to show support for law enforcement, distributed over 150 gift bags on Friday, August 7. Bags were delivered to Henderson Police Department and Highway Patrol officers, including K9s.
Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow said it meant a lot to the officers to be recognized with individual care packages. “My guys said it was very nice,” said Barrow. “The community continues to be as great to us as they have always been.”
Willis said plans are underway to hold a similar event at the Vance County Sheriff’s Office in the near future.
On Saturday, August 8, businesses and individuals from the Vance County community provided a free drive-thru lunch for law enforcement officers and first responders at Tony’s Auto & Tire, 415 Raleigh Road in Henderson.
The event was sponsored by Rebuilding Hope, Action Graphics, Wildeco, Henderson Fruit & Produce, The Help Center, Durham Coca Cola, Sunrise Biscuits, Ladies of the Moose Lodge, Subway of Henderson, Carey Baptist Church, L.H. Dickens, Tony’s Automotive and many others.
“We wanted to honor those that serve our community,” said Tony Sanford, owner of Tony’s Auto. “We have a good police force here and a good community. We want to challenge other communities to do the same thing.”
Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame described Saturday’s turnout in one word, ”awesome.”
“Back the Blue” supporters pictured. (Photo courtesy April Willis)
Volunteers distribute gift bags to officers. (Photo courtesy April Willis)
Officers, community members and businesses participated in a drive-thru appreciation lunch event for law enforcement and first responders. (Photo courtesy Vance Co. Sheriff Curtis Brame)
Vance Co. Sheriff Curtis Brame pictured above with volunteers from The Help Center. (Photo courtesy Sheriff Brame)
Warren Co. Coop. Extension Announces Two-Part Horse Pasture Management Series
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-Information courtesy Warren County Cooperative Extension
The Warren County Cooperative Extension Center announces an upcoming Pasture Management for Horse Owners Webinar Series via Zoom platform. Sessions will be held on Thursday, August 13 and Thursday, August 20, 2020, from 12 to 1 p.m.
This two-part series will provide information on forage variety options, preparation, planting and establishment.
Please register online at https://go.ncsu.edu/equinepasturemamagement
Registration Underway for Annual H-V Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament
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Join the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor BB&T (now Truist) at Kerr Lake Country Club for the 22nd Annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament.
This super ball tournament is one of the Chamber’s largest fundraising events for the year.
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2020
Times: Registration – 11:45 a.m.; Lunch – 12:15 p.m.; Welcome/Rules – 12:45 p.m.; Golf Begins – 1 p.m.
Tournament Entry Fee: $440/Foursome. Sponsorships are available.
Registration Deadline: September 25, 2020
Tournament fee includes cart and green fees, mulligan, gift bag, lunch, beverages/snacks on the course and an awards ceremony.
Awards for first, second and third place teams will be given. Skills contests will include Hole-in-One, Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin.
For more information, including the registration form, please contact Sandra Wilkerson at (252) 438-8414 or sandra@hendersonvance.org.
Vance Co. Board of Elections Open Monday-Friday for Voter Registration
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This script is provided by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce. The H-V Chamber provides a daily “Chamber Minute” on WIZS daily between Tradio and the noon news.
Are you registered to vote? There is still time to register before the fall elections.
In Vance County, the Board of Elections Office is located at 300 South Garnett Street, in the Dennis Building, on the corner of Winder and Garnett Streets in downtown Henderson. Office hours are Monday- Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Faye Gill is the Vance County Board of Elections Director. Stop by to pick up and fill out a voter registration form today.
Also, if you have recently moved to Vance County, or you have moved to a new home in a new district, you can go by the Board of Elections office to update your address and find out the voting site location in your new district.
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce encourages you to take an active part in your civic duty of being a good citizen by registering to vote.
For more information, visit the Vance County Board of Elections’ website (click here).
Two Arrested for Obtaining Property by False Pretense at Quality Equipment
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-Press Release and photos, Vance County Sheriff’s Office
On August 6, 2020, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Unit received information regarding the attempt of obtaining property by false pretense at Quality Equipment located at 70 John Deere Road, Henderson, NC.
Investigators arrived at the scene and observed two individuals loading property onto a trailer after they had forged a person or person‘s name.
Investigators approached suspects Hoshayah Abraham Isreal (Age 26) and Javon Tyrell Williams (Age 28).
Ultimately, Isreal was charged with Obtaining Property by False Pretense, Accessing Computer to Defraud, Possession of Stolen Property and Possession Fraudulent ID. Williams was charged with Accessory After the Fact, Possession Stolen Property and Possession Fraudulent ID
Isreal’s bond was set at $70,000 secured, and Williams‘ bond was set at $42,000.00 secured. Both parties are set to be in Vance County District Court on September 14, 2020.
Note from Sheriff Curtis Brame: We believe these two suspects have been operating in other jurisdictions throughout North Carolina – possibly in Durham, Alamance, Wake and Cumberland counties.
If either of these two suspects has been into your place of business to purchase lawn care equipment or filled out an application for a line of credit, please contact your local law enforcement agency or the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.
Hoshayah Abraham Isreal
Javon Tyrell Williams
Coach’s Corner 08/07/20: Vance Charter’s Nadia Simmons Heading to NC Wesleyan
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Nadia Simmons, basketball player and recent Vance Charter School graduate, appeared on WIZS Coach’s Corner Friday.
A power forward for Vance Charter’s Women’s Basketball, Simmons plans to continue playing the game she loves at NC Wesleyan College this fall.
“I went for a visit, and it just felt like home,” said Simmons of her decision to attend Wesleyan. “I met up with some of the players, and everything just felt right. I feel like it’s the right decision.”
In a previous discussion with WIZS, Vance Charter Coach Brian Howard said that Simmons is “one of the best athletes I’ve ever had the privilege of coaching.”
Averaging 20 points per game in high school, Simmons said she is “determined and ready to work hard [at Wesleyan].” She continued, “Going in, you have to work hard, have a good mindset and be ready to rock-and-roll.”
Listen to today’s Coach’s Corner audio by clicking the play button below.
Henderson City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Night Club Zoning Ordinance
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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC
The Henderson City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 10, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave. in Henderson, NC.
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:
To listen to the meeting online:
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 881 9346 5545
Passcode: 814538
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Agenda Items Include:
PUBLIC HEARING
Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Define Restaurants with Entertainment as a Special Use Permit.
Exchanging Vance County Tax Parcel 0106 03001 Owned by the City with a Portion of Vance County Tax Parcel 0105 01001 Owned by Kearney & Company, LLC.
NEW BUSINESS
Affirming the City of Henderson Council’s Support Regarding Implementation of a Compliant (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Stormwater Program.
Award Engineering Contract to CDM Smith in the amount of $15,000 to Submit an Application to Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (DWSRF) for an Additional $6,000,000 for the Completion of the Kerr Lake Regional Water System (KLRWS) 20 MGD Expansion.
CONSENT AGENDA
Establishing a Budget for the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Funding Grant.
Authorizing an Application for U.S. Department of Justice’s 2020 BJA Justice Assistance Grant.
Award a Construction Contract to S.T. Wooten in the Amount of $246,420 for the Henderson 2020 Pavement Overlay Project.
Ratifying the Acceptance of North Carolina Volkswagen Settlement On Road Program Grant Award from the NCDEQ.
Tax Releases and Refunds for the Month of June 2020.
WORK SESSION
City Communications Tower in Support of Improved Signal Clarity for Emergency Responders.
CLOSED SESSION
a) Pursuant to G.S.9143-318.11 (a)(3) regarding an Attorney/Client Matter.
Click here to view previous and current Henderson City Council meeting agendas and minutes.
Dedication of Granville County Law Enforcement Center Postponed
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-Press Release, Granville County Government
The Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the Granville County Law Enforcement Center, originally scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2020, has been postponed, due to the expanded Phase Two restrictions set in North Carolina this week.
The decision to postpone was made on Friday, August 7, after considering the continued health guidelines that were required to be observed.
“This was a difficult decision to make,” said Board of Commissioners Chair and former Sheriff David T. Smith, “but we want to ensure the health and safety of everyone who had expressed interest in attending.”
A rescheduled date will soon be announced.
Reminder: Free Lunch for Law Enforcement, First Responders Sat., Aug. 8
/by WIZS StaffTHIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY
-Information courtesy Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame
Sponsors from the Vance County community will provide lunch for on or off duty law enforcement officers, medical workers and first responders on Saturday, August 8, 2020.
The free lunch will be served drive-thru style starting at 11:30 a.m. at Tony’s Auto & Tire located at 415 Raleigh Road in Henderson. The meal includes pork, chicken and fixings.
Eligible participants include:
Lunch is being offered on behalf of the following sponsors: Rebuilding Hope, Action Graphics, Wildeco (Gordon Wilder), Henderson Fruit & Produce, The Help Center, Durham Coca Cola, Sunrise Biscuits, Ladies of the Moose Lodge, Subway of Henderson, Carey Baptist Church, L.H. Dickens, Tony’s Automotive and many other individuals in the community.
HPD: Search Warrant Yields 448 Dosage Units of Heroin
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-Press release and photos, Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow
On Wednesday, August 5, 2020, officers of the Henderson Police Department served a search warrant on a residence located at 150 Faulkner Street.
During the service of the warrant, 448 dosage units of heroin and $1,945 in U.S. Currency were located.
Jerome Manson, age 32, was arrested on scene and charged with the following: trafficking Heroin by possession, trafficking Heroin by manufacturing, maintaining a dwelling place for a controlled substance and PWIMSD Heroin.
Manson, who was on pre-trial release, received a $500,000 secured cash bond.