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Local News Audio 8-24-20 Noon

Vance County Schools Meal Box Distribution Postponed Until Tuesday

Local Retail Sales Up, June Record Month

Granville County Teacher Arrested

Local Economic Development Grant Requests Approved

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HPD: Three Arrested in Large Heroin Bust

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-Information and photos courtesy Henderson Police Department

On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, officers of the Henderson Police Department recovered 2,725 dosage units of heroin during a traffic stop and subsequent search warrant on a residence located at 200 A Wester Ave.

During the service of the warrant, drug manufacturing equipment, U.S. currency, marijuana, a semi-auto shotgun, and a stolen semi-auto pistol were located.

Amadeus Da Monte Yarborough, Katashia Tawanda Fisher, and Antonio Cooper were arrested in regards to this investigation.

All three subjects were charged with:

  • Trafficking Heroin of 28 or more grams
  • Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling Place for a Controlled Substance
  • PWIMSD Heroin, Manufacture Schedule I, Possession of Marijuana
  • Conspiracy to Traffic Heroin, Manufacture/Sell/Distribute
  • Possess a Controlled Substance within 1,000 feet of a School
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Antonio Cooper and Katashia Fisher had an additional charge of Possession of a Stolen Firearm.

Amadeus Yarborough received a $150,000 secured bond. Antonio Cooper received a $125,000 secured bond.
Katashia Fisher received a $175,000 secured bond.

 

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City of Henderson Seeking Letters of Interest for Vacant Ward 4 Seat

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-Information courtesy the City of Henderson

Notice is hereby given that the City of Henderson’s Ward 4 Ward Seat is vacant and the City is seeking Letters of Interest.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Must be a resident of Ward 4;
  • Must be at least 18 years of age;
  • Must be a United States citizen;
  • Must not be a convicted felon; and
  • Must have full voting rights.

Individuals who meet the minimum qualifications may obtain Letter of Interest instructions by contacting the City Clerk at emccrackin@ci.henderson.nc.us or by calling (252) 430-5705.

Letters of Interest must be submitted as original copies with original signatures and must be received by the City Clerk, 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, NC 27536, no later than 5 p.m., September 4, 2020.

Incomplete Letters of Interest and/or those not received by the aforementioned deadline will not be considered by the Henderson City Council. All Letters of Interest are considered public records.

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Local News Audio 8-20-20 Noon

  • Dr. Rachel Desmarais, President of Vance-Granville Community College, Oldest Son Killed in Car Crash
  • David “DJ” Cooper on Serving as Transportation Director of Vance County Schools, The Same Schools He Himself Attended
  • McGregor Hall Continues Online

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Local News Audio 8-19-20 Noon

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  • David Cooper, Vance County Schools Director of Transportation, School Bus Safety
  • Henderson City Council and Kerr Lake Regional Water Considering New Contract with Franklin County
  • Vance County Commissioners Special Meeting, Public Hearing Tonight on Economic Development Incentives
  • Vance County GOP Lt. Gov. Candidate Appearance

 

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Local News Audio 8-17-20 Noon

  • Annual Ducky Derby
  • Show Shine Shag & Dine cancelled
  • Cokesbury VFD cancels fireworks
  • Tuesday Henderson City Council Meeting

 

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Local News Audio 8-14-20 WIZS Noon

Local News Audio 8-14-20 Noon WIZS: Maddox Fundraiser And Community Fair

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  • Colton Maddox Fundraiser
  • Four County Community Fair

 

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Henderson Mayor Calls Special Meeting on Existing Water Contract

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-Information courtesy the City of Henderson

Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington has requested a Special Called Meeting of the Henderson City Council for Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at 12 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to amend an existing water contract.

This meeting will be held in Council Chambers, 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, NC.  The public is welcome to observe.

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Local News Audio 08-13-20 WIZS Noon

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Noon News August 13, 2020

  • Kerr Lake Country Club Re-Grand Opening
  • Former Local Athlete Sentence to 14 Years
  • Book Bag drive

 

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Special Report/Noon News: 08/12/20

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Special Report/Local News Audio for 08-12-20 at Noon

Henderson City Councilwoman Fearldine Simmons Passed Away Sunday

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