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Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist to Host Gospel Music Awards; Formal Attire Encouraged

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Information courtesy Angela Crawford, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church

Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church will host its 1st Annual Gospel Music Awards on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at 3 p.m. Special guest will be The Holly Spirit along with other gospel performers.

Everyone is invited to attend the Red Carpet Event to pay tribute to the music of gospel greats. Formal attire is suggested; tuxedos and gowns are welcomed.

The church is located at 2464 Rock Mill Rd. in Henderson.

News 02/12/20

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Blessed Hope Baptist Youth to Hold Spaghetti Fundraiser

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-Information courtesy Lauren Elliott, Blessed Hope Baptist Church

Blessed Hope Baptist Church, 741 Dabney Road in Henderson, will hold a Spaghetti Supper Youth Fundraiser
on Friday, February 28, 2020, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Plates are $7 and include spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert. A drink is included for dine-in.

Dine-in, carryout or delivery available. Please contact Chris Pegram at (252) 432-0860 for more information.

News 02/11/20

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City of Henderson Reports Nearly 300,000 Gallons of Bypassed Wastewater

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-Press Release, City of Henderson

NOTICE OF BYPASS OF UNTREATED WASTEWATER

The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 299,350 gallons of untreated water on February 6, 2020, and February 7, 2020, due to heavy rain. The areas that ran over were Red Bud outfall, Alexander Ave., Beckford Dr. outfall, Neatherly St., Pinkston St., Farrar Ave., and Willow Ln.

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 the Public Services ORC Joey Long, Jr. at 252-226-4492 or Andy Perkinson at 252-431-6117.

News 02/10/20

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Henderson City Council to Meet Mon., Feb. 10

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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, February 10, 2020, 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

a) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 20-05, Amending the Zoning Map to Rezone 730 and 732 East Avenue, Vance County Tax Parcels 0081 02017 and 0081 02038 from R-6 (High-Density Residential District) to B-4 (Neighborhood Commercial District).

b) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 20-06, Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Allow Short Term Sleeping Quarters in an Industrial/Manufacturing Use Zoning District.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON AGENDA ITEMS 

NEW BUSINESS

a) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-16, Awarding a Contract to Corbett Clearing and Demolition, LLC for the HWRF Obsolete Treatment Structures Demolition Project.

b) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-13, Providing for the Disposition of a Jointly Owned Property by the City and County Identified as 318 Rowland Street, Recorded in Vance County Tax Deed Book 1303, Page 0962, Further Identified as PIN #0073 04002.

c) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 20-07, FY 20 BA #15, Transferring Funds to the CIP Regional Water Stantec Project for Regional Partner Meeting Expenses.

d) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-09, Ratifying the Submission of an Application to the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program for Grant Funding for the Henderson Police Department Speed and Alcohol Field Enforcement (SAFE) Unit.

CONSENT AGENDA 

a) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-11, Ratifying the Acceptance of $45,507 Bureau of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of North Carolina Project Safe Neighborhoods 2018 Grant.

b) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-15, Ratifying the Submission of an Application to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Governor’s Crime Commission for Grant Funding for the Henderson Police Department’s Portable Camera Tower.

c) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-10, Establishing Council Committee Appointments.

d) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 20-08, Extending Moratorium on Approval of Establishment or Operation of New Electronic Gaming Operations.

e) Consideration of Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds from Vance County for the Month of December 2020.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 

REPORTS

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

Rebuilding Hope Receives Donation from The Pegram Agency

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-Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc. 

The Pegram Agency has donated $550 to Rebuilding Hope as part of its Community Cause Program. In a statement, the agency said the donation was made because RHI is “an organization we’re all familiar with in our church families and the community.”

“We also are in the business of helping people when they have catastrophic things happen in their lives,” the statement continued. “That’s what Rebuilding Hope does as well.”

“Community partners are so important to the RHI ministry,” said RHI coordinator Randolph Wilson. “The Pegram Agency’s donation will help us to serve better and to serve more.”

The insurance firm has offices locally in Henderson and Oxford.

Ray Pegram of The Pegram Agency (left) presents a $550 donation to RHI coordinator Randolph Wilson (right). The donation is part of the agency’s Community Cause Program. (Pegram Agency photo)

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Untreated Wastewater Bypassed at Sandy Creek, Redbud Pump Stations

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-Press Release, City of Henderson

NOTICE OF BYPASS OF UNTREATED WASTEWATER

The City of Henderson experienced heavy rains on February 6 and 7, 2020, that caused flooding throughout the area. The City had two discharges of untreated wastewater.

The first discharge of an estimated 36,000 gallons at the Sandy Creek Pump Station, located at 482 Rock Mill Road, was discharged into Sandy Creek. The second discharge of an estimated 14,850 gallons at Redbud Pump Station located at 51 Vance Academy Road was discharged into Redbud Stream. Both are part of the Tar Pamlico River Basin.

The Division of Water Resources was notified of the event on February 7, 2020, and is reviewing the matter. For more information, contact the City of Henderson Water Reclamation Facility at (252) 431-6080.

News 02/07/20

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