Power politics poisons Hendersonville water dispute in Anderson County
Anderson County commissioners, led by Bill Lapsley, press for state regulated control over Hendersonville water system. Lapsley accuses city leaders of obstruction while proposing fulltime oversight by the Utilities Commission. City warns of slowed response to infrastructure needs and potential legal fight with Raleigh oversight looming. City Council and residents worry about loss of local control and higher costs.
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Anderson County
Bill Lapsley
City Water System
Hendersonville
Lapsley
Raleigh
Board of Commissioners
Mills River
Fletcher
Henderson County
HHS
Chuck McGrady
Wingate University
Blue Ridge Community College
Pardee Hospital
Utilities Commission
Barbara Volk
North Carolina
McGrady
Academy Road
Dana
Lapstey
Public Utilities Commission
Brightwater
Jeff Miller
Miller
Sheriff outlines need for new law enforcement training center
Henderson County Sheriff McDonald explains why a modern training facility is needed beyond a shooting range. The March 27 meeting at 6 pm in Kaplan Auditorium, Hendersonville Public Library, will cover use-of-force training, crisis de escalation, and backup communications with Blue Ridge Community College. The event is free and open to the public with a following Q A.
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Kaplan
Public Library
Hendersonville
Henderson County
McDonald
Blue Ridge Community College
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