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News From Across Henderson County for 2024
Article by Steve Corlew As we ring in 2025, it is time that we look back on the past year. It was a year of challenges for city and county governments, a year of successes, and ended as a year of sadness. Just this past week, Henderson County laid to rest a… For complete coverage,…
Read MoreCounty Educators of the Year Recently Announced
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County School System recently announced the 2024 educators of the year. Three teachers, a supervisor and a principal were all honored. County School District Attendance Supervisor, Kimberly Bryant received the Supervisor of the Year Award. Bargerton School Principal… For complete coverage, see the January 1st edition of The Lexington…
Read MoreSardis Upgrades Water Meters
Article by Steve Corlew After nearly a year and a half, the Sardis Water System has finally been able to upgrade its water meters to a new “smart” meter that will allow the town to remotely read meters and detect leaks sooner. Crews began the… For complete coverage, see the January 1st edition of The…
Read MoreTributes Pour in Following County Fire Chief’s Passing
Article by Steve Corlew From across the state and nation, words of tribute, consolation and memories have been coming into the Henderson County Fire Department after the sudden death of its beloved fire chief, Lynn Murphy. Flags were lowered to half mast across the county on Saturday as… For complete coverage, see the December 25th…
Read MoreArea Churches Celebrate The Christmas Story
Article by Steve Corlew Area churches came together on Wednesday, December 18th at the First Baptist Church in Lexington raising the voices in unison for the annual Holiday Hallelujah Service. The service, which is normally held on the… For complete coverage, see the December 25th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreFoundation Pays off Gold Star Family Mortgage
Article by Steve Corlew A Scotts Hill Gold Star family recently had its mortgage paid by the Tunnel of Towers Foundation. The family of United State Army Sergeant Brendan J. Scallon mortgage was paid off as part… For complete coverage, see the December 25th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreCommissioners Approve Library Grant, Solar Plan
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission approved an agreement to save on its energy bill at the criminal justice complex and approved library and farmers market grants during a lengthy meeting on Tuesday, December 10th. During the hour and a half meeting of the Henderson County Commission touched… For complete coverage, see the…
Read MoreMayor Breaks Tie on Subdivision Plat Review
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission approved an agreement to save on its energy bill at the criminal justice complex and approved library and farmers market grants during a lengthy meeting on Tuesday, December 10th. During the hour… For complete coverage, see the December 18th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreAnimal Control Fee Repealed, No New Plan Approved
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission reversed its stance on an animal control plan during its meeting Tuesday, December 10. Commissioners had unanimously passed a plan in September establishing a fee on animals when… For complete coverage, see the December 18th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreHometown Christmas Celebrated in Henderson County
Article by Steve Corlew It is a “Hometown Christmas Past and Present” being celebrated in Henderson County with a parade through downtown, music, lights and all the festivities of the holiday season. The parade followed the official lighting of the Christmas Tree on the court square of Lexington on Thursday, December 5th to… For complete…
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