
"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

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

Drinking too much can be harmful to your health. Excessive alcohol use … Read More

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

Detective Ryan Hendrix
Henderson County Sheriff’s Office… Read More

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

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

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

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