Recent Press Releases

Release Date	Description
March 9, 2010	Abandoned Manufactured Home Removal Program
February 11, 2010	Henderson County State of Emergency Terminated
February 5, 2010	Declared State of Emergency
February 5, 2010	Henderson County Offices Closed Friday, February 5, 2010
November 12, 2009	Henderson County GIS Day
October 26, 2009	County Starts Small Area Plan for the Dana, Tracy Grove and Upward Communities
October 2, 2009	Land Development Code Recognized
October 1, 2009	Plastic Bottles Banned from Landfills by State Mandate
September 29, 2009	Henderson County Now Offers Electronics Recycling
September 17, 2009	Successful Recycling Campaign at Apple Festival
September 2, 2009	Henderson County Library Receives LGFCU Employee Productivity Award
August 31, 2009	County Commissioner Chuck McGrady Receives NCACC Outstanding County Commissioner Award
August 31, 2009	Electronics Recycling at the Southern Energy and Environment Expo is a Success
August 25, 2009	County Offices Closed for Labor Day
August 25, 2009	Edneyville Community Center Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony September 3
August 18, 2009	Electronics Recycling at the Southern Energy and Environmnent Expo
July 14, 2009	Planning Department Announces Grant Opportunity
July 14, 2009	Assistant County Engineer Passes North Carolina Engineering Exam
July 9, 2009	Board of Commissioners to Hold Public Hearings
June 16, 2009	Citizens still sought for Dana Community Plan Advisory Committee
June 2, 2009	Commissioners to Continue Discussion of Budget
May 21, 2009	Dana Citizens Sought for Advisory Group
May 20, 2009	County Offices Closed for Memorial Day
May 15, 2009	Commissioners to Examine Budget at Workshop
May 4, 2009	2009 - 2010 Budget Proposal Cuts Spending
April 29, 2009	Henderson County Holds National County Government Week Events May 3 - 9, 2009
April 28, 2009	Electronics Recycling Event a Huge Success
April 1, 2009	Electronics Recycling This Saturday April 25
April 1, 2009	County Offers Composting Class
April 1, 2009	County Offices Closed for Good Friday
April 1, 2009	County Holds Electronics Recycling Day
April 3, 2009	County Now Offering Cooking Oil Recycling
April 1, 2009	5,000 Census Workers hit the Streets April 6
March 23, 2009	Largest Stream Restoration in the County Begins
March 23, 2009	Recycling Center Upgraded and Improved
March 12, 2009	2010 Census 'Complete Count Committee' Forms
March 2, 2009	New County Website for Recycling
February 23, 2009	Carolina Recycling Association Conference Set
February 9, 2009	Public Meetings on Agricultural Industry Planned
February 6, 2009	Free Mulch Available at County Transfer Station
February 2, 2009	Historic Courthouse Receives Statewide Award
January 21, 2009	County Coming in Below Budget Mid-Year
January 21, 2009	Commissioners Review Debt & Capital Plans
January 21, 2009	Board Looks at 2009-2010 Budget Projections
January 21, 2009	Service Demands Trends Reflect Economy
January 21, 2009	County Ends 07-08 in Strong Financial Position
January 21, 2009	County Reducing Energy Use
January 16, 2009	County Opens Shelters for Power Outage Victims
January 15, 2009	Historic Courthouse Bell to Toll for Marine
January 14, 2009	County Lowers Flags for Fallen Marine
January 13, 2009	Sheriff's Citizens Academy
December 18, 2008	County Office Holiday Closings
December 16, 2008	Henderson County Public Library Rated Best in the State by a National Rating Index
December 16, 2008	Hyder Elected to Lead State Association
December 9, 2008	Commissioners Schedule Budget Workshop
December 8, 2008	Henderson County Solid Waste Lowest in 3 Years
December 1, 2008	County Government Financially Strong, Audit Says
November 25, 2008	Hands-on Learning a Big Hit in Henderson County
November 20, 2008	County Observes Thanksgiving Holiday
November 15, 2008	"America Recycles Day" Nov. 15 - County Recycle Event at Wal-Mart Parking Lot
November 14, 2008	Henderson County and Asheville Leaders Meet to Discuss Water Agreement Issues
November 10, 2008	County Seeks Public Input on Newly Released Etowah and Horse Shoe Communities Draft Plan
November 6, 2008	County Observes Veterans Day
October 2, 2008	Henderson County Employee Wins State-Wide Award to Attend National Conference
October 2, 2008	TARP DAY at Landfill is Saturday, October 4
September 25, 2008	Henderson County Commissioner McGrady Appointed to Association Board
September 25, 2008	Rabies Vaccination Clinic Saturday, September 27
September 17, 2008	County Gets Grant to Address Childhood Obesity
September 16, 2008	Fall 2008 Litter Sweep Roadside Cleanup
September 15, 2008	Henderson County Vice Chairman Re-Elected to Statewide Board
September 12, 2008	County Implements Fuel Conservation Measures in Preparation for Hurricane Ike Impact
August 28, 2008	Jobs Coming to Henderson County
August 28, 2008	Commissioner Mark Williams Moves Residences
August 27, 2008	Job Creation Announcement
August 25, 2008	Henderson County Labor Day Closings
August 20, 2008	Paws & Claws Pet Education & Adoption Day Aug. 23
August 20, 2008	Recycling Event Saturday, August 23
August 7, 2008	Animal Board Denies Appeal by Owner of 44 Animals
August 5, 2008	Historic Resources Commission Seeking Volunteers
July 28, 2008	Commission Meeting Changes
July 22, 2008	44 Animals Seized from Flat Rock Home
June 25, 2008	July 4th Festivities at Jackson Park
June 25, 2008	Historic Courthouse Needs Volunteers
June 25, 2008	Henderson County July 4th Closings
June 12, 2008	County Launches New Website for Online Permits and Inspections
June 7, 2008	Recycle Event Kick-off a Success
June 2, 2008	Commissioners Adopt 08-09 Budget
May 28, 2008	Groundbreaking Friday, May 30 for Edneyville Park & Community Center
May 28, 2008	Animals & Art Display Adoption Day
May 19, 2008	2008 - 2009 Budget Proposal
May 13, 2008	Public Input Sought
May 12, 2008	Historic Courthouse Tours
April 29, 2008	Etowah Library Grand Opening and Dedication April 30
March 17, 2008	Good Friday Closings
March 11, 2008	Sheriff's Office Seeks Volunteers
March 11, 2008	Commissioners, Administration Moving to Historic Courthouse
February 12, 2008	"Spring Into Obedience" Adoption Event at County Shelter Saturday
February 12, 2008	County Plans Historic Reopening
February 5, 2008	Sheriff's Citizens Academy
February 5, 2008	Henderson County Courthouse Implements Desktop Alert System
January 31, 2008	Press Conference Alert
January 29, 2008	Agreement Reached Between County, State & "All Creatures"
January 28, 2008	Special Meeting on "All Creatures Great and Small" set for January 29
January 26, 2008	January 26 Adoption Event a Success
January 24, 2008	County Working with State on Contract for "All Creatures" Animals
January 22, 2008	Commissioners Schedule Special Meeting on "All Creatures Great and Small"
January 18, 2008	Commissioners to Place Sales Tax Referendum Before Voters May 6
January 17, 2008	Planning Retreat To Start at 10 a.m.
January 16, 2008	Planning Retreat Date Change
January 10, 2008	"Winter Care for Companion Animals" Adoption Event January 26
January 9, 2008	Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closings
January 8, 2008	Animal Adoptions on the Rise
December 18, 2007	County Collecting Toys til December 19
December 18, 2007	County Office Holiday Closings
December 5 , 2007	County Collects "Toys for Tots"
November 27, 2007	Come Meet the New Director and Adopt a Pet for the Holidays
November 19, 2007	Thanksgiving Closings
November 14, 2007	Pandemic Flu Community Meeting
November 6, 2007	Veterans Day Closings
November 6, 2007	County Welcomes New Animal Services Director with Adoption Event
November 5, 2007	County Reviewing Animal Ordinance
November 1, 2007	Pandemic Flu Community Meeting
October 30 , 2007	County Hires New Parks and Recreation Director
October 23 , 2007	Funds for Federal Lands Sought
October 23, 2007	Public Input Sought
October 23, 2007	MRSA Superbug Prevention Tips
October 19, 2007	Well Users Asked to Conserve Water
August 28 , 2007	Land Transfer Tax goes to Henderson County voters in November
July 3, 2007	Land Development Code Workshop and Public Hearing planned; Public concerns addressed in options memo
July 9, 2007	Illegal Immigration Committee hears from employer
July 3, 2007	PEPSI July 4th Festivities at Jackson Park
June 25, 2007	County Offices Closed for Holiday
June 13, 2007	County Remembers PIO
June 13, 2007	County Land Development Code Workshop Planned
June 13, 2007	Date set on The Glen Public Hearing
June 13, 2007	County Hires New Communications Officer
June 13, 2007	Jones Appointed as County Interim Parks & Recreation Director
May 22 , 2007	Offices closed for Memorial Day holiday
April 4, 2007	Offices closed for Good Friday holiday
January 12, 2007	New Addresses for some County Departments
January 10, 2007	County Offices Closed for Holiday
December 20, 2006	County Offices Closed for Holidays
November 21, 2006	County Offices Closed for Holiday
November 6, 2006	County Offices Closed for Holiday
November 6, 2006	Access to Mental Health Records
November 1, 2006	Mental Health Provider Closes
September 29, 2006	Commissioner Re-Elected to Statewide Board
September 1 , 2006	County Offices Closed for Holiday
August 18 , 2006	County Hires Internal Auditor
July 20, 2006	Input wanted in development of 2007 strategic plan
June 23, 2006	Holiday Office Closure
June 9, 2006	Assistant County Manager Wins Prestigious Award
April 28, 2006	County Government Week Wraps up with Dedication of New Animal Services Center
April 21 , 2006	"Protecting Our Communities" Theme of County Government Week
March 3, 2006	Henderson County Now Part of National Flood Insurance Program
March 2 , 2006	Commissioner Chairs Transportation Planning Agency
February 10, 2006	Announcement of New County Manager
January 12 , 2006	County Offices Closed for Holiday

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