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‘I was scared to die’: Lightning strike leaves Henderson father with unexplained symptoms
A Henderson father is searching for answers as he battles memory loss and mobility issues one month after an apparent lightning strike.
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Henderson drug kingpin sentenced to almost 27 years in federal prison
Alexander Trowbridge, 41, also known as "Snow" is charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with the intent to sell more than 400 grams of fentanyl and more than 2.2 pounds of heroin. He was sentenced to almost 27 years in federal prison. Five others sentenced.
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The 828 area code girls tennis rankings for 2026
HighSchoolOT's 828 area code top 15 ranks the best high school girls tennis teams in the greater Asheville and southwestern areas of North Carolina. All rankings are presented by State Employees' Credit Union.
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The 828 area code boys soccer rankings for 2026
HighSchoolOT's 828 area code top 15 ranks the best high school boys soccer teams in the greater Asheville and southwestern areas of North Carolina. All rankings are presented by State Employees' Credit Union.
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Pedestrian killed in Henderson on West Andrews Avenue
Around 2:45 p.m. Emergency personnel with the Henderson Fire Department and Vance County Emergency Services responded to a call of a man lying in the road in the 600 block of West Andrews Avenue.
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Two men shot in Henderson, police say
Henderson police are investigating a double shooting in the 700 block of Marshall Street Wednesday evening.
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Man dies in Vance County shooting, SBI assisting investigation
Thelonis Devin Perry, 38, of Henderson, died from a gunshot wound after deputies responded to a shooting around 2:30 a.m., according to the Vance County Sheriff's Office.
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More than 170 combined charges after Henderson and Vance County drug bust
According to North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement, special agents began investigating in January 2026 after several complaints of loitering and harassment by suspected drug dealers at several establishments. Agents seized large amounts of illicit drugs, cash and weapons.
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Second man arrested in deadly May shooting, charged with murder
Henderson police arrested 21-year-old Rodriekgus Johnson on Tuesday in connection with a deadly shooting in May. He faces several charges, including murder.
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Teen killed, man charged with murder in weekend shooting in Henderson
One person was arrested and charged after a teen was killed and two people, including a child, were injured after a shooting late Saturday night in Henderson
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Vance County teen charged with first-degree murder, deputies search for other suspects
The 17-year-old is accused of shooting and killing 33-year-old James Boggs of Henderson, according to the Vance County Sheriff's Office.
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Arrest made in Henderson shooting death
Jamari Speed was arrested on Thursday, Henderson police said. Speed is charged with murdering 76-year-old Willie Satterfield on May 9 on Lamb Street.
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Flooded roads reported in parts of western NC after heavy rain
Heavy rain in parts of western North Carolina led to flooding and water rescues overnight.
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Multi-agency raid in Vance County leads to man’s arrest, drug seizure
A multi-agency law enforcement operation led to the arrest of Ta’Shawn Baskerville after the execution of a search warrant in Vance County. Authorities seized hundreds of doses of heroin, fentanyl M30 pills, cash and a gun.
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Man killed after weekend shooting in Henderson
Police said they found a 76-year-old man, Willie Satterfield, with a gunshot wound. He died after being taken to the hospital.
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Elevator at NC senior apartments broken again after short repair, still impacting elderly residents
The elevator at the Maria Parham senior apartments in Henderson has failed again due to a broken power module. It comes after it briefly returned to service following a month-long outage.
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Vance Co. board approves rezoning for possible data center development despite residents' opposition
The Vance County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 to approve a rezoning request near Henderson tied to developer Natelli Investments, potentially paving the way for a future data center project.
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Senior Henderson residents going days without working elevator, Department of Labor investigating
The property management company says repairs are on the way, as tenants await a fix to this issue near downtown Henderson.
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Son shot by father in domestic disturbance, Henderson police say
A man was shot multiple times in what police described as a domestic dispute between a father and son in Henderson Tuesday morning.
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Led by MOW Madelyn Korvink, Parkwood dominates 5A girls wrestling championship
The Wolfpack dominated the NCHSAA 5A girls wrestling team tournament championship on Friday, racking up 138.5 points with four state champions.
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Jay M. Robinson boys win 5A indoor track championship, led by record-setting MVP Cameron Tucker
The Bulldogs thanks to MVP Cameron Tucker, who won the 55 and set a new NCHSAA record in the 300. Michael Ferguson of North Buncombe was the only other double-winner, taking the 1600 and 3200.
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North Lenoir's next head football coach is Justin Clark of NC Wesleyan
Clark, who has been serving as the associate head coach at NC Wesleyan, was previously the head coach at North Gaston and North Henderson.
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Two teens found dead in Henderson home were siblings, sheriff's office says
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of a 13-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy who were found on Monday night inside a Henderson home.
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7-month-old among three people shot in Henderson; police and SBI investigating
Police said a preliminary investigation determined the three were parked in front of a home on Wester Avenue when a dark-colored SUV pulled alongside their vehicle and started shooting. The SUV then drove away toward East Winder Street.
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Henderson mother killed on Christmas Eve remembered for kindness
Tiffany Lassiter, 37, was shot and killed by her boyfriend on Christmas Eve, leaving her family shattered. Police are still working to learn what caused the shooting.
