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News 12/04/19

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Maza Food Mart Clerk Robbed at Gunpoint, Suspect Apprehended

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department

On November 29, 2019, at around 3:30 a.m., a W/M subject entered Maza Food Mart at 1421 E. Andrews Avenue, brandished a handgun, and robbed the clerk of an undisclosed amount of currency.

Kenneth Ray Patton, (age 55) of 434 Tower Lane in Vance County, was charged with Armed Robbery and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in a case involving Maza Food Mart. (HPD photo)

After a relentless investigation by the Henderson Police Department’s case agent, Detective D.A. Ward and others, the suspect was identified as Kenneth Ray Patton (Age 55) of 434 Tower Lane in Vance County.

On December 2, 2019, members of the Henderson Police Department and Vance County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 434 Tower Ln. During the execution of the search warrant, the suspect, Kenneth Ray Patton, was taken into custody. Items connected to the robbery were seized, including a firearm.

Kenneth Ray Patton was charged with Armed Robbery and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. He has a court date set for December 16 and has been remanded to the Vance County Jail under a $95,000 bond.

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Reminder: Henderson Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting This Saturday

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-Information courtesy Alice Sallins

The Henderson, NC Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019. The parade begins at 4 p.m. and will proceed along Garnett St. in downtown Henderson, ending at Montgomery Street.

Food vendors will be available at the corner of Orange and South Garnett Street.

Floats, fire trucks, and vehicles with trailers participating in the parade will line-up on the Dabney Drive Extension (enter from Raleigh Road) beginning at 3 p.m.

A tree lighting ceremony will follow the parade in front of the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center and the Perry Memorial Library on Breckenridge Street.

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Mayor Ellington Calls Special Meeting on City Manager Position

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

Mayor Eddie Ellington has requested a Special Called meeting of the Henderson City Council on Friday, December 6, 2019, at 10 a.m.  This meeting will be held at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson.

The purpose of the meeting is to hold a Closed Session Pursuant to G.S. 143-318-11(a)(6) Regarding a Personnel Matter pertaining to the City Manager Position.

News 12/03/19

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Henderson City Council’s Land Planning Committee to Meet Dec. 3

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

The Henderson City Council’s Land Planning Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. This meeting will take place at 2 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss group homes, the tree in Veteran’s Park, a School of Government proposal and guidance for the sale of 725 Roberson Street.

The public is welcome to observe.

News 12/02/19

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News 11/26/19

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Reminder: City of Henderson’s Sanitation Schedule for Thanksgiving Week

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

The City of Henderson’s sanitation schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday will be as follows for recycling and yard debris:

Monday, November 25 –  Monday and Tuesday customers will be collected

Tuesday, November 26 – Wednesday and Thursday customers will be collected

Wednesday, November 27  – Friday customers will be collected

Please note that Waste Industries garbage collection will follow a different schedule for Thanksgiving. Their schedule is as follows:

Monday, November 25 – No Change

Tuesday, November 26 – No Change

Wednesday, November 27  – No Change

Friday, November 29 – Waste Industries to collect Thursday customers

Saturday, November 30 – Waste Industries to collect Friday customers

If you have any questions, please call the Assistant Public Works Director, Lee Owens at (252) 431-0419

News 11/25/19

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