Couple Charged With Felony Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found Abandoned in Henderson County Home

Authorities say two severely underweight dogs were rescued after being left alone inside a residence for nearly two weeks. Henderson County, NC – Two people are facing felony charges after authorities say…

Henderson County Offices Closed Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, Due to Ice Storm

HENDERSONVILLE, NC – Henderson County remains under a State of Emergency as an Ice Storm Warning continues through 1:00 PM Monday, January 26. Due to the hazardous conditions and widespread power outages,…

Operation Fowl Play nets eight arrests of noncompliant sex offenders in Henderson County

HENDERSONVILLE, NC – A two-day statewide enforcement effort led to the arrest of eight registered sex offenders accused of violating supervision and registry laws, officials announced Wednesday. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office…

Henderson County deputies arrest man in connection with deadly shooting

Henderson County man charged after fatal shooting leaves child injured and under investigation ZIRCONIA, NC – A man now faces felony charges after a shooting in the Zirconia community left one person…

Teen on bike disappears from Henderson County neighborhood

Search underway for missing 17-year-old last seen in Henderson County Henderson County, NC – A 17-year-old boy has been reported missing after he was last seen late Monday night in a Henderson…

Inmate escapes Henderson County Detention Facility through emergency exit

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities are actively searching for Erick Perez, an inmate who escaped from the Henderson County Detention Facility on Thursday afternoon. The escape occurred around 12:10 p.m. on July…

Construction begins on Berkeley Park Sports Complex in Henderson County

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Construction is officially underway on the Berkeley Park Sports Complex in Henderson County, prompting a full closure of the park to the public for the next 18 months, county…

Wildfire threat prompts voluntary evacuations in Henderson County

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Residents in parts of Henderson County are being urged to evacuate voluntarily as nearby wildfires continue to spread in Polk County, local officials announced Sunday. Henderson County Emergency Management…

Free Well Testing For Henderson County Storm Victims

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — The Henderson County Department of Public Health is offering free well water testing for residents whose private drinking wells may have been affected by Hurricane Helene. The initiative aims…

Henderson County Issues New State of Emergency Update

Henderson County, NC – Henderson County remains under a State of Emergency. The county-wide curfew was lifted on Thursday at 7 a.m. Restricted travel remains along Highway 64, Highway 74, and Highway…

Henderson County Opens Disaster Recovery Center

Hendersonville, NC – Henderson County announced the establishment of a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to aid residents affected by Hurricane Helene. The center is located at 2111 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, NC…

Henderson County Lifts Curfew Amid State of Emergency

Henderson County, NC – Henderson County continues to operate under a State of Emergency. The county-wide curfew was lifted on Thursday at 7 a.m., however, travel restrictions remain along Highway 64, Highway…

Henderson County Issues Travel Ban to Bat Cave Area Amid State of Emergency

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. — Local authorities have restricted travel to the Bat Cave area following a modification to the county’s State of Emergency declaration, officials announced Wednesday. The order prohibits access to…

Henderson County updates curfew and resource hub hours as recovery from Hurricane Helene continues

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Henderson County remains under a State of Emergency following the impact of Hurricane Helene, with officials amending the curfew to run from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., according to…

Weekend Hours For Henderson County Disaster Recovery Resource Hubs

HENDERSONVILLE, NC – The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has announced updated hours for the county’s Resource Hubs over the weekend of October 5 and 6. The hubs will be open from 10:00…

Henderson County opens emergency shelter for residents displaced by Hurricane Helene

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – An emergency shelter has been opened at Edneyville Elementary School for Henderson County residents displaced by Hurricane Helene, local officials announced Friday. The shelter, located at 2875 Pace Road,…

Henderson County schools remain closed as Hurricane Helene recovery continues

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – Schools in Henderson County will remain closed for students from October 7 through October 11 as recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene continue, according to an update from county officials…

Henderson County Shares Post-Storm Safety Reminders

Hendersonville, NC – Following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Henderson County Government has issued crucial safety reminders to residents impacted by the storm. These guidelines are offered by Edneyville Fire &…

Henderson County Distributes Supplies and Meals at Resource Hubs

HENDERSON COUNTY, NC – Henderson County officials have announced the operation of six resource hubs to distribute water and other essential supplies. These efforts are supported by volunteers and county employees. The…

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Henderson County Storm Debris Pickup Details

Hendersonville, NC – Henderson County has announced a free curbside pickup service for storm debris to assist residents facing cleanup after recent storms. The service, initiated on Monday, is being conducted in…

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