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City Manager John Connet announced his decision today. Myhand will begin in Hendersonville on Feb. 15. The search for a chief to replace Herbert Blake began in August. There were 62 applicants; none of which were current employees of the city's police department. The search was advertised twice to get a “significant applicant pool,” Connet said. "We knew that this was going to be a difficult recruitment period," he said. "One of the toughest jobs, or responsibilities, in our country right now is being a chief of police." Myhand and Gerald Childress, the other finalist for the job, faced ...

Looking back: Henderson County's top stories in 2020 The past year managed to bring both hardships and victories to Henderson County.  Countless lives have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with thousands of reported cases, nearly 100 deaths, and many people losing their jobs due to the economic fallout from the pandemic.  The community lost some of its beloved leaders, including Henderson County Commissioner Charlie Messer, who died suddenly in July; former Fletcher Mayor Bill Moore; and Sheriff's Office deputy Ryan Hendrix, who was killed in the line of duty in September.  Some l...