Area News
Hearing Set for County Subdivision Amendment
Article by Steve Corlew A public hearing is set for January 2, 2025, on an amendment to the county’s subdivision regulations. The Henderson County Planning Commission will hold the hearing at 5:30 p.m. in the Henderson County courthouse as part of… For complete coverage, see the November 20th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreEverett Horn Library Benefits from Broadband Grant
Article by Steve Corlew A recently awarded state Connected Community Facilities grant will allow the Everett Horn Library to expand and upgrade the facilities technology. Henderson County and the city of Lexington were awarded… For complete coverage, see the November 13th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read More“Mr. John” Remembered on Veterans Day
Article by Steve Corlew He was well known locally for his family’s lumber business and his love of flying, but at the end of World War II he flew a special mission to bring German rocket engineers to the United States. Known as “Mr. John”, the late John W. Threadgill loved to fly and joined…
Read More911 Board Approves Longevity Pay and Christmas Bonuses
Article by Steve Corlew The County 911 Emergency Communications Board approved longevity pay and Christmas bonuses during its meeting on Thursday, November 7th. The move comes after the Henderson County Commission voted to exclude 911 from the Christmas… For complete coverage, see the November 13th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreRepublicans Sweep the County as Turnout Heavy
Article by Steve Corlew Voters in Henderson County continued their tradition of voting Republican as all the candidates easily won the county in their races. The polls closed at 7:00 p.m. and by 8:30 p.m. the counting was complete. There were only about 20 provisional votes, not enough to make a difference in any race.…
Read MoreLexNet Broadband Surpasses 2,500 Customers
Article by Steve Corlew LexNet has surpassed 2,500 customers and is still growing as the Lexington’s broadband company continues to expand in the Lexington Electric System service area. LexNet manager Brent Burnine updated the Lexington Rotary Club on the system’s progress during the club’s weekly meeting on October 29th. Burnine has been… For complete coverage,…
Read MoreScotts Hill Finalized Purchasing Changes
Article by Steve Corlew The Scotts Hill city board finalized a change to its purchasing ordinance giving the city authority to purchase items up to $25,000 without advertising for bids during its meeting on Monday, November 4th. The ordinance requires the city to have three written quotes and follows the… For complete coverage, see the…
Read MoreAldermen Approve Planning Changes, Water Improvements
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City Board discussed city planning, major water system improvements, nepotism and heard a proposal for city park lighting during its lengthy meeting on Monday, October 28th. Aldermen split 4-3 on two separate city planning… For complete coverage, see the October 30th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreCommission Postpones Trustee’s Request, Approves Bonuses
Article by Steve Corlew A discussion of a computer server for the Henderson County Trustee’s office led to talk of county employee’s work hours and no action on the trustee’s request during the special called meeting on Tuesday, October 22nd. Also, the notice and time of the meeting seemed to… For complete coverage, see the…
Read MoreLexington Celebrates 200th Birthday
After only a slight delay for some much-needed rain, the city of Lexington celebrated its founding with history, music, pumpkins, celebrities, dance and more on Saturday, October 26th. Decorated in a sea of orange, the city combined the Bicentennial celebration with the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce fall… For complete coverage, see the October 30th…
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