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Town Talk 03/24/20: Mayor Ellington Provides Henderson COVID-19 Updates

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Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington appeared on WIZS Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m.

With at least two cases of COVID-19 currently confirmed in Vance County, Ellington assured the community that steps have been taken to contain the spread and measures are in place to assist those in need.

“We cannot control what happens, but we can control how we respond and how we react,” Ellington stated. “I want to reassure the citizens of Henderson that we have taken steps to carry us through these moments. This is the time to stand on the side of grace, as we realize our own shared humanity, and to be there for your family, friends, neighbors and the elderly.”

Ellington thanked Terrell Blackmon, Henderson’s new city manager, and City Council members for their dedication to keeping residents and City staff safe.

Last week, Blackmon elected to close Henderson City Hall to the public, changing operations to an ‘appointment-only’ format for the foreseeable future.

City Hall staff will still be available to answer questions by telephone at (252) 430-5700 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Utility payments may be made online, by phone, by mail or placed in the drop box outside of City Hall (click here for more details).

Ellington also praised the City’s decision to temporarily suspend water disconnections due to non-payment of utility bills “so people will have access to safe, sanitary water during this difficult time.”

Accounts will continue to be billed as normal for any water used during this suspension period and residents are reminded that they are still responsible for payment of all account balances.

Calling the world-wide coronavirus pandemic a “fluid situation that is constantly evolving,” Ellington said the City will continue to work with state and federal officials, as well as community partners, to provide the latest information to the public.

Ellington said he suspects we will see an increase in closings and restrictions coming down from the State and governor’s office in the next few weeks, but a bounce-back and return to normalcy is expected.

“This is going to pass, we know,” said Ellington. “True character is revealed in these times that we face.”

To hear the interview with Ellington in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.

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Mayor Ellington Provides Updates on Search for Next City Manager

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Information provided by Mayor Eddie Ellington in regards to the search for Henderson’s next city manager:

“Thursday night during a Special Called Meeting, myself and the Henderson City Council received information on the ‘Secondary Screening’ step that was completed by Developmental Associates LLC, based out of Chapel Hill, NC.

During this process, a phone interviewer asked the same questions of all the candidates that are based on the job analysis including a comment section. The phone interviewer evaluated the answers against a predetermined answer key. Then a different interviewer evaluated a written survey response that was provided to all candidates. The two interviewers did not consult with one another about their ratings.

The candidates were then ranked and sorted based on data provided from the survey and the phone interview, as well as an emotional intelligence test (EQi 2.0). These scores in no way determine at this stage if the candidates are qualified for the position.

The purpose of this step was to assist me and the council with more information and to identify whom we want to invite to visit Henderson for in-person skill assessments.

With this completed, we have identified and narrowed the field to six candidates to visit the city on Friday, November 8, 2019.

We are optimistic about who will serve as our next manager and will wait and see how the entire process concludes. This is the most important decision the city has been faced with in recent years and we are very mindful that we have our current City Manager Frank Frazier agreeing to serve as interim on a monthly basis until the ideal candidate is chosen on a unanimous decision. The future lies before us.”

-Mayor Eddie Ellington

Ellington Speaks at Rebuild Communities, NC Ribbon Cutting

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-Information courtesy Kaine Riggan, Downtown Development Director, Downtown Henderson

Mayor Eddie Ellington welcomes a healthy showing of community leaders to Thursday’s ribbon cutting for a new downtown business, Rebuild Communities, NC, located beside the courthouse on Church Street.

 

Mayor Eddie Ellington speaks on behalf of the City as Edith Thompson, John Barnes and Bernard Alston look on. (Photo courtesy Downtown Development)

 

Henderson Mayor Proclaims Wound Care Awareness Week

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Henderson Mayor, Eddie Ellington signed an official proclamation declaring June 5th through June 9th Wound Care Awareness Week in Henderson, North Carolina.  Maria Parham Advanced Wound Center, a member of the Healogics network, is helping raise awareness of chronic wounds. The fourth annual Wound Care Awareness Week is being held from June 5 to June 9.  One of nearly 800 Healogics-managed Centers; Maria Parham Advanced Wound Center offers advanced therapies to patients suffering from chronic wounds.  Program Directors across the nation will dedicate the entire week to educating physicians, patients and the general public about the chronic wound epidemic and the advanced wound care solutions.

It is estimated that chronic wounds affect 6.7 million people in the U.S. and the incidence is rising, fueled by an aging population and increasing rates of diseases and conditions such as diabetes, obesity and the late effects of radiation therapy.  If left untreated, chronic wounds can lead to diminished quality of life and possibly amputation of the affected limb. 

“We see patients living with non-healing wounds for a prolonged amount of time due to the lack of awareness of advanced wound care options,” said D. Scott Covington, MD, FACS, Chief Medical Director for Healogics. “We work to educate community physicians about which of their patients can benefit from advanced wound care, and then provide coordinated care to heal that patient’s wounds.”

People with wounds that have not improved with traditional methods of treatment may benefit from a visit to Maria Parham Advanced Wound Center. Visit www.woundcareawarenessweek.com to learn more about Wound Care Awareness Week and to hear from patients about how wound healing changed their life. To schedule an appointment, please call (252) 436-1700 or visit https://www.mariaparham.com/.

Breaking News: Charges dismissed against Mayor Eddie Ellington

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Press Release

Henderson, NC– On November 6, 2016 officers with the Henderson Police Department were called to investigate a report of domestic violence alleged to have occurred at the home of Mayor Eddie Ellington. When the responding officer arrived on scene he called his supervisor. Officers on scene spoke with Cheri Wheeler Ellington. After observing no evidence of physical abuse, officers advised Mrs. Ellington about the procedure for securing warrants if she so desired.

On November 8, 2016, warrants were issued charging Edward H. Ellington with assault on a female and communicating threats.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Ellington, after consultation with their respective civil attorneys, have requested that the charges against Edward. H. Ellington be dismissed.

Attempts to speak with Mrs. Ellington went unanswered.  However, after consultation with Cheri Wheeler Ellington’s civil attorney, District Attorney Michael D. Waters’ office has decided to not prosecute Mr. Ellington.

The decision reflects the desires of the parties and the police reports which indicated a lack of physical abuse.

Michael Waters

Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington Calls for Special Meeting

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Mayor Ellington has requested a Special Called Meeting of the Henderson City Council for Monday, January 23, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.  The purpose of this meeting is to consider all items on the January 9, 2017 Regular Meeting agenda that was cancelled due to the inclement weather, plus consideration of the disposition of a jointly held property identified as Bullock Street.  This meeting will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, NC.  The public is welcome to attend.

The Henderson City Council’s Housing Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet in Council Chambers, 134 Rose Avenue, on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at 6:00 p.m.  The purpose of this meeting is to continue review/discussion regarding housing issues.  It is possible a quorum of City Council members may attend; however, no action by Council will be taken during this meeting. The public is welcome to attend.

 

 

(This content was sent to WIZS News via email from Henderson City Clerk Esther J. McCrackin)