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🌱 Why did Henderson’s mayor really call that May 29 emergency meeting?

Henderson, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Henderson! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Henderson’s mayor really call that May 29 emergency meeting?
  • How Henderson standout Jacob Lazar earned his shot at college soccer

Also on today's calendar: Overly Loaded Field Party.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 56.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Henderson Mayor Explains Rationale For May 29 Called Emergency Meeting (wizs.com) — Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott is explaining why she called a May 29 emergency City Council meeting, saying it was to protect employees named in an email about removing the city manager. She also urges residents to focus on Henderson’s long-term water resources, stressing transparency and public discussion about any decisions that could affect the city’s water system and regional authority.
   

• Lazar taking next step, with Louisburg College (hendersondispatch.com) — A standout Vance Charter striker from the Henderson area, Jacob Lazar of Kittrell, is heading to Louisburg College after a record-setting high school soccer career. Lazar, long known in matches around Henderson and Oxford, will become the program’s first-ever college signee while exploring whether to continue his playing career at a four-year school after two years at Louisburg.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Henderson

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Henderson

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.