Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- It is useful, anonymous, and provides a way to help keep students safe in school. However, until recently, the SafeTN app has not been widely known. School officials and the state are trying to get the word out. One of the key features of the app is that it is totally…

Article by Steve Corlew- A Henderson County Family Justice Center is beginning to take shape and will be providing services to domestic abuse victims. In December 2022, the Henderson County Commission approved a 3-year Justice Assistance Grant that includes a $3,500 per year match from the county.  Joe T. Wood helped the county secure the…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board approved the financing of a $1 million solid waste shedder during the board’s monthly session, August 28th. The board worked through a lengthy agenda, discussing such issues as the sidewalk improvements, police retention, and food trucks. A month earlier, the financing proposal for the solid waste shredder…

Article by Steve Corlew-  High winds swept through Henderson County on Saturday, August 26th, causing widespread power outages and down trees. Henderson County Emergency Management Director Steve Denton said that damage was limited, but the most noted exception was a massive oak tree that fell at Noah Casner’s residence on Timberlake Road, in north Lexington.…

Article by Steve Corlew- For children in the juvenile court system, there is always one consistent support group that helps them through the process. The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. It is a group of dedicated volunteers that are appointed by the juvenile court judge to look out for the child’s best interests. Recently…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Prevention Coalition, a new program working to battle substance abuse, will hold a candlelight remembrance service, Thursday, August 31st, at The Well Church in Lexington. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. and will highlight International Overdoes Awareness Day, according to April Reeves the director of the Henderson…

Article by Steve Corlew- A new program to help support children facing trauma has brought together local law enforcement and schools. The Henderson County and Lexington City School systems announced, “Handle with Care,” a joint program with the Lexington Police Department and Henderson County Sheriff’s office. “Handle With Care” enables first responders whether that is…

Article by Steve Corlew- It could not have been a more fitting way to kick off the 2023 high school football season than for two Henderson County teams to meet for the first time in eleven years. Lexington Coach Bryant Hollingsworth and Scotts Hill Coach Rennard Woodmore scheduled the opening season game to rekindle the…

Article by Steve Corlew- “Therefore, I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing,” – 1 Timothy 2:8. A student led prayer walk at Scotts Hill High School was held, Sunday, August 21st, after a student requested blessings be made for classrooms, halls, and doors at the school. As…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Commissioners voted to approve raises for sheriff’s department employees, funds for road repairs, and parking lot improvements, during its monthly session, August 8th. In July the commissioners approved the tax rate without approving employee raises or funds for road improvements. At that time commissioners voted 12-2 to approve…