Surviving Helene: Pets Protected By County Animal Services Chief
Henderson County Animal Services director Brad Rayfield led round the clock care for stray animals at the shelter on Stoney Mountain Road and for pets evacuated to an emergency shelter at the Athletics & Activity Center on South Grove Street during Hurricane Helene. He described exhausting but rewarding days, noting unity and humanity during the crisis.
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Brad Rayfield
Helene
Rayfield
Henderson County
Stoney Mountain Road
County’ Athletics & Activity Center
South Grove Street
Amy McCrawi
Hendersonville Lightning
Henderson County Animal Services
County Tightens Weapons Ordinance Over Shots Fired Near Homes
Henderson County commissioners amended the weapons ordinance to hold property owners liable for shots fired from their land toward neighboring property or homes after multiple Hoopers Creek complaints. The move follows residents reporting bullets entering houses and a local resident presenting photos of bullet holes.
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Lightning
Sheriff’s
Hoopers Creek
Henderson County
Bill Lapsley
Fletcher
James Martin