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Fall Festival, Bicentennial Celebration Set for Oct. 28th
Article by Steve Corlew The city of Lexington will celebrate its 200th anniversary this Saturday, October 26th during the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Festival on Court Square. The opening ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. as city officials will recognize former city leaders and the three oldest businesses… For complete coverage, see…
Read MoreOfficials Open Family Justice Center in Lexington
Article by Steve Corlew Victims of domestic and sexual violence now have a safe place to seek help as Henderson County officially opens the 14th Family Justice Center in the state. Officials gathered on Monday morning, October 21st to celebrate the center’s opening… For complete coverage, see the October 23rd edition of The Lexington Progress.…
Read MoreLexington Man Faces Multiple Charges After Saturday Incidents
Article by Steve Corlew A Lexington man is facing multiple charges after a series of incidents that began with a reported shooting on U.S. 412 West near Flanagan Acres Road on Saturday, October 19th, according to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office. William Michael Collins,… For complete coverage, see the October 23rd edition of The Lexington…
Read MoreEarly Voting is Underway for The Presidential Election
Article by Steve Corlew Early voting is underway in Henderson County for the November 5th Presidential election. Voting started this morning (Wednesday) at 9:00 a.m. at the Henderson County Election Commission office at 435 West Church Street in Lexington and will continue until Thursday, October 31st. The office is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and… For…
Read MoreFall Festival, Bicentennial Celebration Set for October 26th
Article by Steve Corlew Signs of fall have been appearing around the Henderson County court square as the City of Lexington is preparing for the October 26th Fall Festival and the city’s bicentennial celebration. A walking history tour will be part of the bicentennial plans where local historian Phillip Renfroe will tell stories about the…
Read MoreScotts Hill Changes Purchasing Ordinance
Article by Steve Corlew The Scotts Hill city board voted to change its purchasing ordinance to match state law and increasing the amount that can be purchased without sealed bids. Meeting on Monday, October 7th, aldermen voted to approve the first reading of the new ordinance and postponed… For complete coverage, see the October 16th…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Awareness Day Brings Agencies Together
Article by Steve Corlew Last year there were 275 cases of domestic violence and sexual assaults reported to local law enforcement. On Friday, October 4th, survivors were honored and remembered with a walk at Beech Lake. Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs presented a resolution from himself and county mayor Robbie McCready expressing… For complete coverage, see…
Read MoreToday Lexington Turns 200! Celebration Set for October 26
Article by Steve Corlew Today, October 9th, is the official 200th anniversary of the City of Lexington and the city’s official celebration is set for Saturday, October 26th during the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Festival. The bicentennial committee is still working to line up entertainment and to finalize the plans… For complete coverage,…
Read MoreChristmas Bonuses Approved For County Employees
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission’s Budget Committee voted to approve Christmas Bonuses for county employees and started discussions on the 2025-26 budget during its meeting on Tuesday October 1st. The committee also voted to delay… For complete coverage, see the October 9th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreGrand Jury Returns 46 True Bills, Hears 48 Cases
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Circuit Court grand jury returned 46 “true” bills and two “no” bills during its session on Tuesday, October 1st. Of those indictments, 10 were sealed as law enforcement officers worked… For complete coverage, see the October 9th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
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