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City of Henderson Selects New Manager

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-Press Release, City of Henderson

Mr. Edward Terrell Blackmon has been selected as Henderson’s new City Manager and will be sworn in during the City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 13, 2020, at 6 p.m. or shortly thereafter.

A native of Smithfield, NC, Mr. Blackmon is a seasoned nonprofit executive with prior municipal government experience. He has served as Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Chester in South Carolina, as well as holding various planning positions in the NC communities of Monroe, Raleigh, Garner and Tarboro.

Blackmon received his MBA from Montreat College and his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Mr. Blackmon is also a licensed Real Estate Broker in North & South Carolina, in addition to being recognized as a certified Housing Development Finance Professional by the National Development Council.

Mr. Blackmon’s community activities include the Beta Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Team Charlotte grassroots basketball program. He also serves as President of the UNC Charlotte Alumni Association’s Black Alumni Chapter.

Mayor Eddie Ellington made the following comment on Blackmon’s selection, saying:

The City Council and I look forward to working with Mr. Blackmon as we plan for and address the challenges and opportunities facing our municipality.

Mr. Blackmon possesses more than 25 years of community economic development experience and currently serves as Community and Economic Development Manager for the Town of Mooresville, NC where he is responsible for the Town’s housing, economic development and downtown redevelopment activities.

He is married to the former Akenna Vaught of Lenoir, NC and they have two adult sons: Edward Terrell Blackmon, II and Robert Kennan Blackmon.

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Davis Chapel Baptist to Reopen Free Soup Kitchen, Clothing Giveaway

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-Information courtesy Davis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church

Davis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 742 North Chestnut St. in Henderson, is reopening its soup kitchen with clothing giveaway beginning Tuesday, January 7, 2020. The soup kitchen will be open every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Members of the church will be serving a free, full lunch of a meat, two sides, dessert and drink to anyone in need of a hot meal.

The clothing giveaway is also free and includes clothing for kids, women and men.

Those in need in the community are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

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Henderson City Council to Review Results of Fire Study Proposal

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

The Henderson City Council’s Public Safety Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 1 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson.

The purpose of this meeting is to review the results of the Fire Study Proposal. The public is welcome to observe.

News 01/06/20

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News 01/03/20

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Perry Memorial Library Announces FREE Winter Youth Programs

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-Information courtesy the Perry Memorial Library website

Perry Memorial Library announces its 2020 winter lineup of FREE youth programs. Winter programs run January and February, and include:

Totally Tweens – Ages 8 – 12, Mondays @ 5 p.m. Program themes vary by week.

Story Explorers – Ages 5 – 11, Tuesdays @ 5 p.m. Explore books and stories in creative ways.

STEAMworks – Ages 10 – 14, Wednesdays @ 5 p.m. Weekly lessons in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

Books & Babies – Ages Birth – 2, Thursdays @ 10:45 a.m. A lap-sit program focusing on pre-reading skills.

Mother Goose Storytime – Ages 2 – 5, Thursdays @ 11 a.m. Songs, books, music and crafts.

LEGO Fun Club – Ages 5 – 13, Thursdays @ 4 p.m. Free build, drop-in program offered year-round.

For more information on youth and adult programs, please visit the library’s website by clicking here.

News 12/31/19

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News 12/30/19

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Arendall Wanted; Sheriff Says 2 Shootings Linked

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Press Release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

Update:  On Friday, December 27, 2019, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division obtained warrants for Christopher Arendall, age 28, for a shooting that occurred at 137 Sombrero Lane, Henderson, North Carolina 27537 on December 16, 2019.

Arendall was charged with one count of Attempted Murder and one count 1st Degree Burglary.

Arendall is considered armed and dangerous.  Please contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office regarding the whereabouts of Arendall at 252-738-2200. This investigation is continuing.

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On Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at 9: 13 a.m., the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to 2840 US 158 Bypass, Henderson, North Carolina, 27536 in reference to an Attempted Murder of a known male.

Deputies made contact with the victim at the above location. The victim was transported by Vance County EMS to Duke Medical center located at 2301 Erwin Road, Durham, North Carolina for his injuries.

On Friday, December 27, 2019, at (the) Vance County Sheriff’s Office, (the) Criminal Investigation Division obtained warrants for Christopher Arendall, age 28, for the shooting that occurred on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at 2840 US 158 Bypass, Henderson, North Carolina 27536.

Arendall was charged with one count of Attempted Murder, one count Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

Arendall is considered armed and dangerous, please contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office regarding the whereabouts of Arendall at 252-738-2200. This investigation is continuing.