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The pond in front of the Henderson County Justice Complex will be freshly stocked in preparation for the annual Henderson County Sheriff’s Office Fishing Rodeo this weekend. No fishing is allowed until the… For complete coverage, see the June 4th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew Lexington Board of Aldermen approved employee pay increases and held the tax rate at the same level as last year when they passed a first reading of the 2025-26 budgets on Tuesday, May 27th. Aldermen will use savings from… For complete coverage, see the June 4th edition of The Lexington Progress.…

Article by Steve Corlew Across Henderson County veterans, their families and supporters gathered to honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice during this past Memorial Day weekend. From the stirring rendition of Johnny Cash’s “Ragged Old Flag” performed by… For complete coverage, see the May 28th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew Joint training sessions are already underway as the Henderson County Fire Department moves forward on merging with the county rescue squad. Henderson County commissioners approved the merger at its May 6th meeting. According to a joint statement by… For complete coverage, see the May 21st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe…

Article by Steve Corlew Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs is proposing no tax rate increase, and no general fund pay raises in the version of the 2025-26 budget presented to the board on Thursday, May 15th. The electric system, utility department, and broadband budgets included a… For complete coverage, see the May 21st edition of The…

Article by Steve Corlew Attorneys for the plaintiffs in a six-year-old environmental tort lawsuit about ground water contamination in Lexington met in a closed door, executive session with the Henderson County Board of Education last week in hopes of… For complete coverage, see the May 21st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew The United States Marshals Service Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested a Henderson County man for Felony Reckless Endangerment against a law enforcement officer. Dawson Maness, age undisclosed, who was out on… For complete coverage, see the May 21st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew A 26-year-old Henderson County man wanted on a seal indictment was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Service last week. William “Drew” Andrew Wallace was… For complete coverage, see the May 14th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Henderson County high schools celebrated Class of 2025 graduation last week. Scotts Hill High School held its graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 8, in the gymnasium. The SHHS Valedictorian… For complete coverage, see the May 14th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew They were divided by their beliefs of more freedom vs. more regulations as county commissioners on May 6th, discussed a building program prior to the approval of the commission’s minutes of a meeting earlier this year. One group in attendance advocated… For complete coverage, see the May 14th edition of The…