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Detainee dies in Henderson County jail; NCDHHS records show history of failed inspections
A week after Alan Green was arrested, he was found dead in his jail cell at the Henderson County Detention Center. The jail is now under investigation by the state to see if any missteps were taken to prevent Green's death and if proper legal protocols were followed, just months after the jail was found to be out of compliance with maintenance codes.
Ecusta Trail Moves Forward with Bridge Installation
Columbus – The Ecusta Trail has reached an important milestone with the addition of new pedestrian bridges. These bridges have been incorporated along Phase I of the developing Ecusta Trail, which follows an unused rail corridor connecting Henderson and Transylvania Counties. Phase I stretches from South Main Street in downtown Hendersonville to the Highway 64 and Battle Creek Road crossing in Horse Shoe.
Sheriff: college picked role players that injured students in Western NC police training
Problems with a community college police training program − closed May 8 after officials said there were serious injuries to students − did not originate with instructors, but with the community college that picked non-certified role players, the Transylvania County sheriff has said. Sheriff Chuck Owenby spoke out Aug. 9 in defense of...
Mountain biker dies from 'serious' crash at national competition in Henderson County
A mountain biker died after a serious crash Aug. 4 at the 2024 Gravity Mountain Bike National Championships in Henderson County. Scott Huntley was competing in a downhill race at the national competition hosted by Ride Rock Creek in Zirconia when he crashed, according to a post on USA Cycling's website. ...
eCourts goes live in Henderson County
The new electronic court filing system that’s gone live in Henderson County allows the public to search and download court files from home, requires attorneys to file cases and motions electronically and does away with millions of 8½x11 sheets of paper. Judges not only can sign orders electronically;...
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