News 10/09/19
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Henderson City Council to Hold Special Called Meeting on Manager’s 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 Monday, October 14, 2019, from 3 – 5 p.m. or shortly thereafter in council chambers.
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.
The regularly scheduled Henderson City Council meeting set for October 14, 2019, at 6 p.m will still be held and the public is welcome.
Tuesday is Election Day for City of Henderson
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A reminder that Tuesday, October 8, 2019, is the official voting day for the City of Henderson’s municipal, non-partisan election. Early voting and submission of absentee ballots ended last week.
With only two contested positions on the ballot, voters will choose between George Daye (incumbent) and Jason A. Spriggs for the Henderson City Council’s 4th Ward At-Large seat, and Eddie Ellington (incumbent) and Sharon Owens for Henderson Mayor.
Candidates on the ballot include:
Office Position: Mayor – City of Henderson
Name: Edward (Eddie) Harry Ellington
Residential Address: 2223 N Woodland Road Henderson, NC 27536
Mailing Address: Same as residential address
Telephone Number: (252) 430-4018
Date of Filing: 07/05/2019
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Office Position: Mayor – City of Henderson
Name: Sharon Kay Owens
Residential Address: 815 E Montgomery Street Henderson, NC 27536
Mailing Address: Same as residential address
Telephone Number: (252) 820-0574
Date of Filing: 07/18/2019
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Office Position: Alderman 1st Ward – City of Henderson
Name: Marion Brodie Williams
Residential Address: 338 Hamilton Street Henderson, NC 27536
Mailing Address: Same as residential address
Telephone Number: (252) 767-3977
Date of Filing: 07/05/2019
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Office Position: Alderman 2nd Ward – City of Henderson
Name: David Michael (Mike) Rainey
Residential Address: 2747 Fairway Drive Henderson, NC 27536
Mailing Address: Same as residential address
Telephone Number: (252) 492-6787
Date of Filing: 07/16/2019
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Office Position: Alderman At-Large 3rd Ward – City of Henderson
Name: Melissa Elliott
Residential Address: 115 Westlake Drive Henderson, NC 27536
Mailing Address: Same as residential address
Telephone Number: (252) 438-7004
Date of Filing: 07/22/2019
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Office Position: Alderman At-Large 4th Ward – City of Henderson
Name: George McArthur Daye
Residential Address: 919 N Pinkston Street Henderson, NC 27536
Mailing Address: Same as residential address
Telephone Number: (252) 432-6659
Date of Filing: 07/19/2019
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Office Position: Alderman At-Large 4th Ward – City of Henderson
Name: Jason Albert Spriggs
Residential Address: 222 Turner Avenue Henderson, NC 27536
Mailing Address: Same as residential address
Telephone Number: (919) 514-5136
Date of Filing: 07/05/2019
Downtown Henderson Trick-or-Treating Set for Oct. 31
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-Information courtesy Henderson Vance Downtown Development Commission
The Henderson Vance Downtown Development Commission will sponsor trick-or-treating in downtown Henderson on Thursday, October 31, 2019, from 4:30 until 6 p.m.
This event is for children ages 1-12.
Garnett Street will be closed to traffic from West Young Street (just prior to the Fire Station) to Spring Street near NAPA Auto Parts and Sams Furniture during scheduled trick-or-treating hours.
Participating businesses will display signs in their windows.
New Sandy Creek Baptist Church to Hold Fall Festival, ‘Trunk or Treat’
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-Information courtesy Jackie Ayscue, New Sandy Creek Baptist Church
New Sandy Creek Baptist Church will hold a Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center at New Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 1699 Weldon’s Mill Road in Henderson.
This is a FREE community event that will include games, prizes, face painting, craft room, photo booth, cakewalk, special video presentation, nachos, popcorn, drinks, bonfire and, of course, Trunk or Treat.
Games and activities start at 6:15 p.m. and Trunk or Treat will start around 7:30 p.m.
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H-V Chamber, Charles Boyd Chevrolet to Present Show, Shine, Shag & Dine ‘After Party’
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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor Charles Boyd Chevrolet, Buick, GMC invite you to “The After Party” as part of the 18th Annual Show, Shine, Shag and Dine weekend.
Following the classic car show on Saturday, October 19, 2019, the party will be held from 3 until 6 p.m. at the corner of Breckenridge and Garnett St in Historic Downtown Henderson.
“The Konnection Band” will keep the festivities going with a variety of music including Top 40, Rock, Country, R & B, Beach and Oldies.
McGregor Hall is Going ‘Shrek’ Green With Children’s ‘Soiree in the Swamp’
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-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
Join Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and all of their friends for a “Soiree in the Swamp” at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson.
Children of all ages will enjoy yummy delicacies, entertainment by Shrek and his friends and pictures with their favorite characters.
Activities will be held on McGregor Hall’s stage in the swamp set on Saturday, October 26 and Saturday, November 2, 2019, at 2 p.m.
All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
If you or your children enjoyed last year’s “Tea With Belle” event, then you’ll love Shrek and Fiona’s “Soiree in the Swamp!”
Tickets for both “Soiree in the Swamp” and McGregor Hall’s October 25 – November 3 production of Dreamwork’s “Shrek The Musical” are available by:
DROP-IN: 201 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, N.C. Monday – Friday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m
CALL: (252) 598-0662 (M-F 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.)
CLICK HERE: www.McGregorHall.org (Use the eTix official site, online fees apply)
(This is not a paid advertisement)
West End Community Watch to Hear City Watershed Presentation
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-Information courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch
West End Community Watch will meet on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of West End Baptist Church on Dabney Drive in Henderson.
The speaker will be Clark Thomas, engineer, with the City Operations Center. Thomas will discuss the City’s watershed through the use of a PowerPoint presentation.
Law enforcement will be in attendance to give police reports and hear concerns from the floor.
This group meets every third Tuesday of the month except for the months of July and December.
Please plan to attend. Everyone is welcome.
Public Works Committee to Discuss Sanitary Sewer, Orange St. Parking
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-Information courtesy Tracey C. Kimbrell, Executive Assistant, City Manager’s Office
The Henderson City Council’s Public Works Committee will meet on Monday, October 7, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss options regarding a sanitary sewer project and use of parking lot spaces on Orange Street.
The public is welcome to observe.