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Harvest Gala Offers Fine Dining in the Middle of the Street

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-Information courtesy hendersonncdowntown.com

The annual Harvest Gala event is scheduled for downtown Henderson, NC on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at 6 p.m. on West Young Street.

This event (weather permitting) is actually on the street itself for an experience you won’t forget. The street is closed, lights are hung, tables are set for a fine dining experience in the middle of the street with the historic downtown fire station clock tower in the background. If weather is not cooperative, the event will be held inside at 130 West Montgomery Street.

Gold Sponsors
AA Self Storage
Barnett Properties and Associates

Silver Sponsors
Kilian Engineering
WW Properties

Bronze Sponsors
Early Falsom Properties

Other contributors
Betty B’s, Breedlove Electric Inc, Quick Print, and Stella Jones Entertainment

2019 Harvest Moonlight Gala Menu – Chef Llew Sutton

Starter Treat
Salmon Cake Resting on House – Made Cocktail Sauce with Citrus Soli and Cilantro Atop

Chef Llew’s California Salad
Mixed Greens, Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Peppered Bacon, Dried Cranberries, Blue Cheese Crumbles, with House – Made Balsamic Reduction Drizzle

Main Course
Thyme Seared Pork Tenderloin Medallions
complimented with
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
along with
Fresh Lemon Peppered Asparagus

Delicious Dessert
Creme Brulee in Mini Mason Jars

Tickets can be purchased on Downtown Henderson’s website (click here), or by calling Alice Sallins at (252) 767-4579.  Only 130 tickets will be sold for this event. We are designating 80 tickets for sale online, and the remainder will be sold in person or through sponsor deals.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available which includes tickets to the event, and advertising for your company in all event promotions. You may secure your sponsorship level online by changing the Ticket Type to a Bronze, Silver, or Gold level sponsor.

This is the only fundraising event for the Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission, a non-profit organization focused on revitalizing Henderson’s historic downtown business district. Donations will be used for events and beautification projects in Henderson’s central business district in an effort to preserve the historic integrity, revitalize commerce and avoid further neglect and demolition.

Tickets purchased through the website can be picked up at Dataforge, 217 South Garnett Street, Henderson, NC. See Phil Hart. Phil is usually in the office from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for lunch. Feel free to call (252) 438-4000 to verify availability.

News 09/10/19

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Henderson Police Department

HPD: Attempted Breaking & Entering Ends in Death of Suspect

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department

On Monday, September 9, 2019, at approximately 2 a.m., Henderson Police Department officers responded to a report of someone shot at 232 Crozier Street. Upon arrival to the area, officers located a deceased subject who had been shot, lying outside a window.

Preliminary investigative efforts reveal that the subject was attempting to break and enter the window when he was shot by a resident inside the home. The investigation is continuing, however no charges have been filed at this time.

The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending proper notifications.

Anyone from the area that may have information on the shooting or breaking and entering is urged to contact Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141.

Town Talk 09/09/19: Restaurant 39 Holds Free Appreciation Breakfast

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If you were anywhere near the Crossroads Shopping Center in Henderson this morning, you may have wondered about the large gathering of police officers, deputies, fire personnel, EMS/EMT, Rescue Squad, State Highway Patrol and other public and civil servants.

Thankfully, the cause of the gathering at 946G West Andrews Avenue was not of the emergency variety but was instead a show of gratitude.

Restaurant 39 owner J.R. Stainback held a free breakfast buffet for law enforcement and first responders from 8 until 10 a.m. to show his appreciation for those who serve and protect.

“We are just trying to let them know we appreciate everything they do for our city and our community,” Stainback said. “I worked with Sheriff Curtis Brame and Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow to get this breakfast together, and I hope we can get other businesses to follow suit.”

Local law enforcement, fire, EMT/EMS, Rescue Squad and other first responders attend a free appreciation breakfast courtesy of Restaurant 39 in the Crossroads Shopping Center, Henderson. (WIZS photo)

Henderson Fire Chief Steve Cordell spoke to WIZS’ John Charles Rose during the station’s live broadcast and expressed his gratitude to Stainback and the restaurant staff for their generosity.

“It means the world to us to know that we’ve got business owners and volunteers that are here today looking after local fire, EMS and law enforcement. Knowing that the community and people like JR and his staff have public safety in their thoughts and prayers means the world to us,” he said.

Sheriff Curtis Brame remarked on the good turn out and said, “We don’t often get that pat on the back; it’s great to be appreciated.”

WIZS John Charles Rose brings listeners a live, on-location broadcast from Restaurant 39’s appreciation breakfast. (WIZS photo)

Brame also informed the crowd that Chief Barrow was unable to attend due to a prior engagement but did have a big part in planning and promoting the breakfast.

Javier Plummer, director for Vance County EMS, said he and his crew were glad to be included in the occasion. “Hopefully, we don’t have any interruptions and then we can enjoy and fellowship,” joked Plummer. “We do the best we can for the citizens and we are proud that we can be here and represent.”

Before partaking of the meal, David Barnett, associate minister at South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church, offered a blessing and words of encouragement.

“Your jobs are very difficult, very dangerous and very demanding,” he said. “I hope you find them very rewarding also. It’s not just a grab and it’s not just a job. Restaurant 39 and the rest of the people gathered here today want to say we love and appreciate you. Lives are changed because of what you do.”

To hear WIZS’ broadcast from Restaurant 39, please click the play button below. Listen live to WIZS’ Town Talk Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.

West End Baptist

City Operations Director to Speak at West End Community Watch Meeting

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-Information courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch 

West End Community Watch will meet on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at West End Baptist Church on Dabney Drive. Please plan to attend!

The speaker will be Andy Perkinson, Director of the City Operations Center. Police will be present to give an updated crime report.

See you there!

News 09/09/19

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U.S. Department of Justice

Blacknall, of Henderson, Sentenced to Federal Prison for Heroin, Gun Convictions

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-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice

Robert J. Higdon, Jr., the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces that United States District Judge James C. Dever, III, sentenced JERMILL BLACKNALL, 31, of Henderson, North Carolina, to 81 months’ imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised released.

On June 6, 2019, BLACKNALL pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute heroin and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. On January 21 and 28, 2018, officers of the Henderson Police Department (HPD) conducted controlled purchases of heroin using a confidential informant from BLACKNALL’S residence.

Subsequently, a search warrant was executed at that location where officers recovered a loaded assault rifle with two extended magazines and a 50-round magazine “drum.” HPD also found raw heroin, a blender with heroin residue, digital scales, and packaging materials.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

Since 2017, the United States Department of Justice has reinvigorated the PSN program and has targeted violent criminals, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime.

This case is also part of the Take Back North Carolina Initiative of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina. This initiative emphasizes the regional assignment of federal prosecutors to work with law enforcement and District Attorney’s Offices on a sustained basis in those communities to reduce the violence crime rate, drug trafficking, and crimes against law enforcement.

The investigation of this case was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Henderson Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Robert J. Dodson prosecuted the case for the government.

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Henderson City Council to Hold Regular Meeting Sept. 9

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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC

The Henderson City Council will hold their regular meeting on Monday, September 9, 2019, beginning at 6 p.m. in the R.G. (Chick) Young, Jr. Council Chambers of the Municipal Building located at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, NC.

Agenda items include:

Public Hearing: Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-34, Rezoning 108 & 109 Wortham Court, Vance County Tax Parcel 0208A 01006 & 0208A 01005 from OIA (Office Institutional “A” District) to B-2A (Highway Commercial “A” District).

Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-40, Authorizing the Sale of a Parcel of City Owned Land Located at 725 Roberson Street, Recorded in Vance County Tax Deed Book 1164, Page 212, Further Identified as PIN #0068 01014 and to Advertise for Upset Bids Per North Carolina General Statute 160A-269.

Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-35, Authorizing the Closing and Vacating of 315 Davis Street for Failure to Comply with Minimum Housing Standards.

Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-36, Authorizing the Removal or Demolition of 724 Hughes Street for Failure to Comply with the Abandoned Structure Code.

Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-38, Approving the Sixth Amendment to the Kerr Lake Regional Water System (KLRWS) Agreement.

Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-39, Approving Rent Increase and Continuation of CSX Transportation, Inc. Lease Agreement No. CSX 015161 and a Memorandum of Understanding with Vance-Granville Community College and the City of Henderson Regarding Use of the Kenneth K. Roberson Training Center (Henderson Police Training Center).

Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-39, FY 19-20 Budget Amendment #5, Authorizing the Transfer of Funds from the Henderson Police Department Federal Asset Forfeiture Account to the Overtime Account of the Police Operations Budget.

Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-41, Approving a Transfer of Real Estate Located at 709 Arch Street, Vance County PIN #0091 01002 to Mr. Omega Perry Under North Carolina General Statutes §160A-457.2 Urban Homesteading Program.

Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-33, Amending Sanitation Ordinance Chapter 17, Section 17-3, Garbage and Trash Collection Policy.

Consideration of Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds from Vance County for the Month of July 2019.

Work Session: Consideration of Ordinance 19-37, Amending the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.

Click here to view previous and current Henderson City Council meeting agendas and minutes. 

News 09/06/19

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