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Henderson Christmas Parade

Drive-Thru Christmas Parade Planned for Downtown Henderson

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-Information courtesy the H-V Downtown Development Commission

The Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission and the Vance County Arts Council will sponsor a Drive-Thru Christmas Parade in downtown Henderson on Saturday, December 5, 2020. The parade begins at 5 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m.

Cars will drive through from Raleigh Road along Garnett St. to Rose Avenue to view the parade.

The lineup will be in the left lane of Garnett St. beginning at the House of Toyz to Rose Avenue near Sunrise Biscuit.

Parade forms for interested participants will be available beginning November 1 at www.hendersonncdowntown.org, at the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce office or by calling (252) 767-4579.

Local Schools and Local Sports Now

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WIZS SportsTalk Tuesday at 1 p.m. featured guests Homer Ramirez, executive director NC Independent School Athletic Association, and George Marshall, athletic director and head men’s basketball coach at Henderson Collegiate.

Following a question and answer with WIZS’ Trey Snide, Ron Noel and John Rose, and after both guests had concluded the show, came a strong set of opinions at the end of the show concerning how listeners and readers source the information shared on social media, that social media should not be used to tear down and tear apart institutions and their beliefs.

Later in the week, WIZS will have Dr. Anthony Jackson on WIZS TownTalk at 11 a.m. Thursday to find out more about Plan C for the rest of the semester and how it will affect sports preparation.

Independent Schools in North Carolina and schools like Henderson Collegiate have resumed school and sports.

Ramirez said, “It’s been a labor of love. The kids are playing, so kuddos to our heads of school and those behind the scenes.”

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Ramirez said this isn’t the norm and where we want to settle.  Ramirez said he’s really proud of how schools have managed.  “Happy is a fair term.”

NCISAA schools are playing fall sports.

Ramirez said we’ve experienced hiccups and that’s part of the learning curve. He said he hates the impact covid is having on the health of Americans; As schools, we have to learn to overcome.

Marshall said practices start tomorrow.  He said students are required to wear masks in the building, doesn’t matter that it’s sports.  For Marshall and Henderson Collegiate, it’s “safety first and then skill development and camaraderie.”

“The kids are stoked,” Marshall said.  He said, as a parent, quarantine has been really difficult on kids of all ages. “For us to be able to provide a safe space, we believe that is going to be really beneficial going forward.”

Marshall explained the philosophy of Henderson Collegiate saying “what will benefit the most athletes is what we are working on this year, which is to raise the standard for all sports. Our support and administrators are there to get us off the ground.”

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Henderson’s Sewer System Bypasses 144,300 Gallons of Untreated Water

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-Press Release, City of Henderson

The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 144,300 gallons of untreated water on October 11, 2020, through October 12, 2020, due to inflow/infiltration from heavy rain.

The overflows occurred at Sandy Creek Pump Station and several manholes including Neatherly Street, the intersection of Pinkston Street/Farrar Avenue, the intersection of Alexander Avenue/S. Elizabeth Street, S. Pinkston St. (Green Acres), E. Rockspring St., and the intersection of Alexander Avenue/Willow Lane.

Approximately 139,050 gallons of untreated water entered a tributary to Sandy Creek. Approximately 5,250 gallons were contained on the ground.

North Carolina General Statutes Article 21 Chapter 143.215.1c requires a press release for all bypasses of 1,000 gallons or more that enter surface waters.

Questions concerning this matter should be directed to Joey Long Jr – Collection System ORC at (252) 226-4492, Christy Lipscomb – HWRF Interim Director/ORC at (252) 430-9387, or Public Works Director – Andy Perkinson at (252) 431-6117.

Henderson Police Department

Rowland St. Gunshot Victim Identified

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department

On Sunday, October 11, 2020, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to 406 Rowland Street to investigate a shooting.

When they arrived, they located William Glen Nicholson Jr., (44) of 111 Walker Ln. Warrenton, NC, suffering from a gunshot wound. William Nicholson Jr. had succumbed to his injuries prior to officers’ arrival.

The location of the incident is the home of Kadashia Perry (26), Nicholson’s wife, where she and several other relatives reside.

This investigation is still being deemed a domestic-related incident and remains open for further investigation and evidence review.

Trick or Treat

Trunk-or-Treat Drive-Thru Style Courtesy H-V Downtown Development, HPD

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The Henderson Vance Downtown Development Commission and the Henderson Police Department will sponsor a “Downtown Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treat” event on Thursday, October 29, 2020, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

With the coronavirus changing the way many people celebrate Halloween this year, this event will allow the community to trick-or-treat safely from their vehicles.

Directions:

From the Henderson Fire Station on Young Street, make a left turn on Court Street, continue across Montgomery Street (treats in the police parking lot), go through the Sally Port (more treats), make a right on Breckenridge Street (even more treats) and, finally, exit on Breckenridge.

If you would like to participate in the distribution of candy this year, please call Alice Clark Sallins at (252) 767-4579 for a parking space. You may begin set up at 3:30 p.m. Please try to order pre-packaged candy. If not, package treats 10 days in advance for distribution.

Please wear your mask!

Henderson Men's Shelter

Henderson Men’s Shelter to Open Nov. 1; Meals & Donations Needed

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-Information courtesy Jane King, Community Partners of Hope

The Henderson/Vance Emergency Men’s Shelter opens for the 2020-2021 season on November 1.

Volunteers and staff are busy at work getting the shelter ready to open with extra precautions due to the coronavirus pandemic. The shelter can only house six men at a time, so stays are limited to 14 days (they can return after a week IF there is room).

Unfortunately, volunteers will not be used inside the shelter this year, but meals and donations are still needed. Someone is also needed to pick up meals from restaurants occasionally.

This year, meals must be delivered in take-out boxes so that the food is free from contamination. Eight meals will be needed each night (six men plus supervisors). Many men do not eat pork, so please avoid sending pork products.

If you bring beverages, they will need to be in individual bottles – water, tea, lemonade, etc.

If you want to use a local restaurant, please be sure the food is in individual servings (not a pizza in a large box).

The shelter is located in the basement of First Presbyterian Church in Henderson below the Fellowship Hall. Follow men’s shelter signs from the corner of Chestnut Street and Church Street – park in the alley and someone will come out to your car to get the meals.

You can sign up to bring meals by clicking here. If you need help signing up or if you have additional questions, please call Jane King at (252) 432-9494.

DONATIONS

Check the current list of needed donations at www.cp-hope.org/donate

PRAYERS

Please continue to hold the shelter, its guests, its staff, its volunteers and board of directors, and all who face homelessness in your prayers.

Henderson Police Department

One Dead, Two Injured in Shooting on Rowland St.

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department

On Sunday, October 11, 2020, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to 406 Rowland Street to investigate a shooting.

When they arrived, they located an unnamed male (name release pending family notification) suffering from a gunshot wound. The unnamed person had succumbed to his injuries prior to officers’ arrival. Two others had received non-life-threatening injuries, and a third person is being interviewed at this time.

At this point, this investigation is being deemed a domestic-related incident.

This is a fluid, ongoing investigation. More information will be forthcoming.

Henderson Police Department

@HPDNC Looking for Shooting Suspect; Vehicle of Interest

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***Update***

Short Video of a Vehicle of Interest.
If anyone recognizes the vehicle please contact Henderson Police immediately.

Press Release:On Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 at approximately 8:43PM, Officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to the 600 block of E. Andrews Avenue to investigate gunfire.

When they arrived, they located Alveante (Al) Markeith Holden (18), of Vance County, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso. Mr. Holden was found seated inside a vehicle he had been operating earlier, in the parking lot of “The Wash House”, a laundry mate. Mr. Holden had succumbed to his injuries prior to our arrival.

Evidence was found in and around “The Wash House” and several individuals were spoken with and interviewed. Through information gathered, Alveante Holden is a victim of a narcotics transaction gone awry. The suspect is a white male and is believed to be the sole shooter in the incident. He was accompanied by another white male, and a white female.

We are seeking the assistance of our community and the people of the surrounding area to solve this case. We are currently looking for an extended cab, white, full-size, truck with a high stance, possibly a lift kit. The make of the vehicle is not clear, but is possibly a GMC or Chevrolet. The only additional descriptor we have is brush/limbs protruding from the cargo area.

We are pleading with the community for anyone with information about this case to contact us immediately. A cash reward of up to $2,000 is offered through Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers (252- 492-1925 or P3 app). Please call us at 252-438-4141 or contact us through Facebook or Instagram.

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City Council Meeting to Include Boat Storage Hearing, Adoption of Water/Sewer CIP

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-Information courtesy the City of Henderson

The Henderson City Council will meet on Monday, October 12, 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:

  1. Email written comments to emccrackin@ci.henderson.nc.us
  2. 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 Table of Uses by adding boat storage in the B-4 District (Neighborhood Commercial) as a permitted use.

Adoption of the City of Henderson’s Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and financial analysis.

Award a contract to Synagro for sludge removal from the Henderson Water Reclamation Facility via a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) project and approve Budget Amendment #4 to establish the CIP project.

Establish a Use of Funds schedule for the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding grant.

Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Henderson and Dominion Energy North Carolina.

Approval of purchase of 204 Mulberry Street for the Urban Redevelopment Area.

Accepting an award for U. S. Department of Justice’s 2020 BJA Justice Assistance Grant to fund the purchase of two Watchguard In-Car Video Camera systems.

Accepting transfer of ownership of K-9 Deli to Sgt. Jonathan Thomas, handler, through a Contractual Hold Harmless Agreement.

Board Appointments.

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

Henderson Police Department

HPD: 18-Year-Old Shot, Killed in Apparent Drug Deal Gone Awry

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department

On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at approximately 8:43 p.m., officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to the 600 block of E. Andrews Avenue to investigate gunfire. When they arrived, they located Alveante (Al) Markeith Holden (18), of Vance County, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso.

Holden was found seated inside a vehicle he had been operating earlier, in the parking lot of “The Wash House,” a laundromat. Holden had succumbed to his injuries prior to the officers’ arrival.

Evidence was found in and around “The Wash House,” and several individuals were interviewed. Through information gathered, Holden is a victim of a narcotics transaction gone awry.

The suspect is a white male and is believed to be the sole shooter in the incident. He was accompanied by another white male and a white female.

HPD is seeking the assistance of the community and the people of the surrounding area to solve this case. We are currently looking for an extended cab, white, full-size truck with a high stance, possibly a lift kit. The make of the vehicle is not clear but is possibly a GMC or Chevrolet. The only additional descriptor we have is brush/limbs protruding from the cargo area.

We are pleading with the community for anyone with information about this case to contact us immediately. A cash reward of up to $2,000 is offered through Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers ((252) 492-1925 or P3 app).

Please call the HPD at (252) 438-4141 or contact us through Facebook or Instagram.