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Breckenridge Commons
Breckenridge Commons is the name. And, the 1,000 seat performance venue, which is connected to the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library through McGregor Hall, now has an executive director. Tommy Deadwyler’s first day was Tuesday here in Henderson. He comes from Rincon and Springfield, GA, just outside Savannah. There he helped restart Mars Theatre, which...
SHIIP
Senior’s Health Insurance Information Program Questions about Medicare? SHIIP can help! Choose from the list of questions below or call: 855-408-1212 (toll free) How do I contact SHIIP and find out what’s going on with the Program? I’m new to Medicare, what do I do? Is there help available to pay for my Medicare Part B (health...
Operation Medicine Drop
Dispose of Your Unused, Expired Prescriptions Take-back event offers public safe, secure way to dispose of their medications. WHO: Safe Kids Vance County Coalition, Henderson Police Department WHAT: Prescription drug take-back event where the public can dispose of expired, unused prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications and keep them out of the wrong hands. Operation Medicine...
Vance Superior Court
Henderson, NC – Vance County Criminal Superior Trial Court was held the week of September 8, 2015. Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Robert H. Hobgood presided for the term. District Attorney Michael D. Waters along with Assistant District Attorneys Bill Williamson, Melissa Pelfrey, and Steve Gheen appeared on behalf of the State of North Carolina. A jury was...
Stronger Economies Together
Stronger Economies Together (SET) Coming To Our Area Soon A federal program started in 2010 that is in place in over 50 regions in 28 states is about to have its Kick Off organizational meeting on October 5th at 8:30 A.M. at the Granville County Convention and Expo Center. SET is a program designed to...
Candidates Forum 2015 Audio
Unedited Audio From City Council and Mayoral Candidates Forum 2015 Who: Henderson Municipal Election Candidates for Mayor and City Council organized by The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, The Daily Dispatch and WIZS Radio When: Sunday, Sept 19, 2015 from 4:30 P.M. until 6:30 P.M. Where: Old Courthouse Downtown, County Commissioners’ Meeting Room...
New Dixie Mart Robbery Arrest Made
Press Release- September 18, 2015 On Monday, August 31, 2015, Henderson Police Department officers responded to the New Dixie Mart, 1201 the Dabney Drive in response to a report of an armed robbery. The clerk advised a black male suspect entered the store brandishing a firearm and removed the cash drawer. During the robbery, the...
Federal Indictment Served
Press Release- September 17, 2015 On Tuesday, September 15, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department served a federal indictment on Jermaine Lamont Bullock, 40, 130 Booth Avenue, Henderson. Bullock was taken into custody at the Vance County Jail at which time he was transported to Raleigh and placed into the custody of U. S...
Death Investigation – 4TH Arrested
Press Release — 4TH ARREST LISTED BELOW Death Investigation On Saturday, September 5, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department responded to the 100 block of Pinkston Street, Henderson in response to a deceased individual. Officers arrived on scene and found an individual lying near the roadway. Willard Harris Crosson, 44, 430 Vicksboro Road, Henderson...
20th Annual Crime Stoppers Banquet
Thursday night at the Vance Granville Community College Civic Center, the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers organization held its 20th annual awards and recognition banquet. Crime Stoppers Chairman Lorraine Watkins emceed the event, which included remarks from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow, Vance County Sheriff Peter White and the keynote address from Dr. Stelfanie Williams, President of...
