Noon News for 11 Nov. 2020. Stories include:
– Weather update
– Veteran’s Day Events around the local area
– Henderson Tobacco Warehouse revitalization
– Covid19 update
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– Veterans Day Program on WIZS
– Henderson Police Earn Life Saving Awards
– Weldon’s Mill Road Bridge Closure
– Bombas Grant
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-Information and image courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center’s performance of “With a Little Help From Our Friends: A Beatles Concert for McGregor” has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre in Henderson.
Stay tuned to McGregor Hall’s Facebook page (click here) for updates on the show, including introductions to the local talent who are helping bring the music of one of the most iconic groups to life.
Donations benefiting McGregor Hall will be accepted upon arrival as your ticket price for the event. No gift is too small or large.
McGregor Hall appreciates the community’s support during this difficult time and looks forward to this “Come Together” moment on November 17.
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-Information and photos courtesy the Henderson Police Department
Henderson Police Department’s Officer Shaw and Sgt Simmons were presented with the department’s “Life Saving” Award by their Lieutenant, J. Ferguson last week. This is Sgt Simmons’ second Life Saving Award during his tenure with the department.
On October 17 at 1:58 a.m., Sgt. Simmons and Officer Shaw responded to a residence on Hughes Street to investigate a call from a neighbor that smelled smoke and could hear someone screaming. When they arrived, they heard the screaming and saw smoke coming from the residence. They immediately radioed for fire units to respond and notified communications that a person was inside.
With the help of a neighbor, Simmons and Shaw were able to breach the door. They could not initially locate the person due to the heavy smoke. Shaw was finally able to enter the residence, and with just a minimum amount of visibility, located the resident, and led him out of the home to safety.
Fire and EMS units arrived and treated the citizen for serious smoke inhalation and other symptoms. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment.
The HPD shared that “these are the moments that rarely are told unless told by us; expect to see us begin to share more. These officers went above and beyond.”
Noon News for 6 Nov. 2020. Stories include:
– Provisional Ballots in North Carolina
– Latest figures on Covid19
– TownTalk
– Zene St. Urban redevelopment
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-Information courtesy the City of Henderson
The Henderson City Council will meet on Monday, November 9, 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:
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Agenda Items Include:
Recognizing retiree Police Captain Steven Vaughn.
Directing the Code Compliance Director to remove or demolish the structure at 622 E. Montgomery Street for failure to comply with the Minimum Housing Code (Chapter 21).
Approval of a $30,000 non-federal match for a NCDOT Federal Transit Administration Grant in the amount of $1.25 million for the Connecting Rural and Urban Triangle Communities through an Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Project.
Awarding Change Order #1 to S.T. Wooten in the amount of approximately $50,000 and not to exceed $100,000 for the Henderson 2020 Pavement Overlay Project.
Adoption of the 2021 City Council meeting schedule.
Authorizing the acceptance of a Bureau of Justice Assistance Office Grant for the Bulletproof Vest Program for the Police Department for FY 21.
Click here to view previous and current Henderson City Council meeting agendas and minutes.
Noon News for 5 Nov. 2020. Stories include:
– City of Henderson receives award
– Henderson Fire Dept. Winter tips
– Henderson Police makes drug arrest
– Cancer survivors dinner plate event
– adoption awareness month
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-Press Release, Government Finance Officers Association
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Henderson for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2019.
The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
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-Information courtesy the Henderson Fire Department
With cold weather in mind, the Henderson Fire Department has provided the following tips, courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), to keep residents safe and warm during the winter freeze:
For more information on fire safety, please visit www.nfpa.org.
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-Press Release and photos, Henderson Police Department
On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, officers of the Henderson Police Department served search warrants on two separate homes located at 1473 Perry Ave. and 550 West Andrews Ave., Apartment 39.
During the service of the warrants, a total of 590 dosage units of heroin, 35 grams of cocaine, 35 grams of ecstasy, drug manufacturing equipment, marijuana, $15,741 in U.S. Currency, a stolen semi-auto pistol and a stolen revolver pistol were located.
Keynod Antonio Hayes was arrested in regards to this investigation.
Hayes was charged with two counts of trafficking heroin, one count of PWIMSD heroin, three counts of trafficking cocaine, one count of trafficking MDA/MDMA, two counts of possession of a stolen firearm, two counts of maintaining a vehicle/dwelling place for a controlled substance, one count of manufacture schedule I, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, one count of possession of marijuana paraphernalia and one count of possession of marijuana up to ½ oz.
Hayes received a $300,000 secured bond.
Keynod Antonio Hayes
On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, officers of the Henderson Police Department served search warrants on two separate homes located at 1473 Perry Ave. and 550 West Andrews Ave., Apartment 39. During the service of the warrants, a total of 590 dosage units of heroin, 35 grams of cocaine, 35 grams of ecstasy, drug manufacturing equipment, marijuana, $15,741 in U.S. Currency, a stolen semi-auto pistol and a stolen revolver pistol were located.
