County mulls enhanced sheriff coverage for towns
County leaders consider offering Flat Rock and Mills River enhanced sheriff coverage at defined hourly rates amid debates over who pays for police services. The plan stems from a cost analysis showing Flat Rock at 62 dollars per hour and Mills River at 109 thousand dollars annually for a 40 hour week deputy, with options to bid a shared or separate police arrangement. New fire inspection fees will apply countywide, set by building size, with options for towns to bill themselves or let the county handle inspections.