Sheriff defends protest remarks amid public outcry
Henderson County Sheriff Charlie McDonald responds to a statewide backlash over his February Guardian newsletter comments on protests, insisting he supports peaceful demonstrations, defends his intent, and vows to protect First Amendment rights while urging unity and productive debate.
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Fletcher Henderson deputies rescue 40 animals from abandoned home
Henderson County deputies and animal shelter workers recovered 40 neglected animals from a Fletcher home after a family left 32 dogs eight cats and a total of 40 animals in poor condition. The owner surrendered all animals and civil and criminal charges are pending as the investigation continues with rescue groups offering to aid adoptions. A second brief notes Mills River Farmers Market vendors meeting set for March 9 at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Office.
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Mills River Farm Seeks SNAP EBT Acceptance Growth
Farm invites patrons to use SNAP and EBT and requests ideas to expand market growth. For information contact Mills River Farm via email millsriverfarm@gmail.com or by phone at 828-891-3332.
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Chamber Trivia Challenge Brings March Madness Edition
The 11th annual Chamber Trivia Challenge titled March Madness Edition, sponsored by Park Ridge Health, will take place Thursday at Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall. Registration runs 5:30 to 6 p.m., with three rounds of trivia across pop, local, educational, and sports categories. Teams of four pay $150. prizes will be awarded and food provided by The Dugout.
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Bunny Hop 5K Set at Jackson Park by Kiwanis
Hendersonville Kiwanis Club hosts the third annual Bunny Hop 5K Fun Run and 1 mile run walk at 10 a.m. Saturday April 15 at Jackson Park to fund Kiwanis programs including Terrific Kids Balfour Babies and Shoes and Socks for children. Pre registration through April 14 is 15 per person 5 18 5 under 5 free Race day 20 per person Tee shirts 10. Pre registered hoppers receive bunny ears and one winner gets 50 cash egg. Platinum sponsors Pardee Hospital and Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group.
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