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TownTalk: Interest In And Options For Public Transportation Growing In The Area
UPDATE 2-18-25: Because of the weather, the Transportation Town Hall has been re-scheduled for March 17, 2025. A community town hall-style meeting on the topic of public transportation is scheduled for Monday, March 17 in Oxford to provide information about the types of public transportation that are available now and to help shape the future
TownTalk: Mobility Hub Funding
The Henderson City Council made its selection Monday for where the Mobility Hub would be located, which in turn sets in motion the next steps for the overall plan to bring passenger rail service back to Henderson. The Council chose the iconic downtown First National Bank building over the Garnett Street Station, even though –
TownTalk: Council Amends Mayor’s Office Project And Programming Budget
The Henderson City Council approved a resolution Monday that amends the Projects and Programming Budget to include $5,000 to be used by Mayor Melissa Elliott to pay for training and other programs she attends in her role as mayor. The vote was 4-1, with Council member Sam Seifert casting the no vote. Voting in favor
TownTalk: City Council Removes Daeke As Mayor Pro Tem, Replaces Him With Michael Venable
The Henderson City Council on Monday voted to remove Council Member Garry Daeke as mayor pro tem and replace him with Council Member Michael Venable. Daeke was not present at the meeting but told WIZS News Tuesday afternoon that he was not totally surprised by the decision. “We saw this coming a month or so
TownTalk: Carolina Peanut Factory, Deli Rekindle Local Retail Outlet Following Fire
Carol Monahan said she and husband John thought they were going to have a peanut store with a little deli on the side, but the way things are going, it’s the other way around – the Deli has been open for about six months and Carol said they’ve been thrilled with the response from the
TownTalk: Community Information Series To Feature Mayor Elliott
Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott can be found at the city building on Rose Avenue for monthly Council meetings, but you’re also likely to spot her most anywhere across town in any number of places promoting the city and supporting its residents. Elliott was at the Senior Center Thursday morning to help senior adults create “vision
TownTalk: Vance County Commissioners Vote To Accept Audit Report
The Vance County Board of Commissioners received and accepted the most recent audit report as part of its Feb. 3 meeting. It’s a routine matter for the board, but County Attorney Jonathan Care asked a few questions of Alan Thompson, who presented the report to the board and reviewed highlights. Care wasn’t so much concerned
TownTalk: Community Partners For Pets Grant Approved By Vance County Commissioners
The Vance County Board of Commissioners approved spending $10,000 to satisfy a matching grant to spay and neuter dogs and cats waiting to be adopted at the animal shelter as well as pets of county residents. The grant comes from Community Partnership For Pets, Inc. through the Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society. The county match
TownTalk: Commissioners Will Continue Jail Discussion At Special Called Meeting Feb. 10 At 4 P.M.
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on Monday, Feb. 10 to focus on short-term and long-term steps concerning conditions at the county detention center. Sheriff Curtis Brame and Maj. William Mitchell spoke to commissioners at their regular monthly meeting Monday night and emphasized the need to reach some decision
TownTalk: Vance County Commissioners Meeting – County Water
County residents who are trying to decide whether to tap into the countywide water system have an incentive: Vance County commissioners have set the signup fee at $125 and have extended the reduced rate to be effective for the duration of construction of Phase 1B. As Commissioner Tommy Hester explained it, “We’re trying to get
