"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - MLK… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on January 19, 2021
Following the death of George Floyd and the civil unrest which gripped North Carolina and the nation, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association recognized the need for law enforcement… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on January 11, 2021
Drinking too much can be harmful to your health. Excessive alcohol use … Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on January 4, 2021
Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on December 21, 2020
The holiday season is right around the corner and shoppers are crowding malls and discount stores to buy the latest gadgets and find the best deals. But what shoppers are neglecting is their… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on December 15, 2020
The holiday season is right around the corner and shoppers are crowding malls and discount stores to buy the latest gadgets and find the best deals. But what shoppers are neglecting is their… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on December 7, 2020
With the holiday season upon us and winter’s low temperatures, the chances of a fire occurring in your home dramatically increase. Decorations, candles and Christmas trees are the leading cause… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on November 30, 2020
From all of us here at the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office, have a happy and safe Thanksgiving! As always, we are very thankful for… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on November 23, 2020
Posted by Transylvania County on November 2, 2020
COVID-19: Follow State and County health policies. Halloween costume masks are not suitable to provide COVID-19 protection. Promote the use of hand sanitizer by… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on October 26, 2020
Every year, wildfires burn across the U.S., and more and more people are living where wildfires are a real risk. Nearly 45 million homes abut or intermingle with… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on October 16, 2020
Install fire extinguishers close to an exit and keep your back to a clear exit when you use the device so you can make an easy escape if the fire cannot be controlled. If the room… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on October 12, 2020
Every election cycle, our beautiful county (and state and nation) is littered with political signs. As an elected official myself, I must confess that I don’t really like them! … Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on October 6, 2020
School resource officers are often the calm in the middle of daily educational chaos. During a worldwide pandemic, these officers’ jobs have changed dramatically, but they… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on September 29, 2020
Detective Ryan Hendrix
Henderson County Sheriff’s Office… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on September 21, 2020
Text message scams (or SMS scams) are a popular type of phishing attack: These types of scams are difficult to trace, easy to do while pretending to be someone else, and can… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on September 14, 2020
We recently looked at new mobile phone scams on the rise in 2020. Text message scams (or SMS scams) are a popular type of phishing attack: These types of scams are difficult… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on August 31, 2020
2020 has seen a significant jump in the number of mobile scams (many connected, in part, to coronavirus conditions), and a lot of them are targeted at iPhone users. Since… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on August 17, 2020
2020 has seen a significant jump in the number of mobile scams (many connected, in part, to coronavirus conditions), and a lot of them are targeted at iPhone users. Since… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on August 10, 2020