Henry County
Coverage of Henry County in the Nexus archive.
- Suspect in Virginia State University shooting arrested, found hiding in closet and more headlines
A suspect in a Virginia State University shooting was arrested and found hiding in a closet. Other local news headlines cover Henry County suspending Flock camera access amid privacy debates, Virginia Beach considering a data center moratorium, potential SNAP benefit declines for Virginia, and a former Patrick & Henry Community College player's professional success with the New York Yankees.
- Suspended Georgia lawmaker pleads guilty to pandemic unemployment fraud
Sharon Henderson, a suspended Georgia state lawmaker, pleaded guilty to collecting $17,811 in pandemic unemployment benefits by falsely claiming she was laid off as a substitute teacher. She is the third Georgia Democrat to face similar charges, with sentencing set for November 3.
- Andy Ogles Takes on Challengers Hatcher, Molder as Tennessee’s 5th District Takes on New Borders
Andy Ogles faces challenges from Charlie Hatcher and Chaz Molder in Tennessee’s 5th District, which has been redrawn by Republican state lawmakers at the request of Donald Trump. The new district includes parts of Williamson, Maury, Henry, Weakley counties, and Memphis, but excludes previous areas like Davidson and Wilson counties. Ogles claims confidence in his reelection despite the revised borders.
- Shocking video shows giant black plume of smoke rising from Tennessee plastic recycling facility fire
A massive fire broke out at Sigma Renew 360, a plastic recycling facility in Henry County, Tennessee, prompting a shelter-in-place order and emergency response. The cause of the fire is unknown, and crews are still battling remaining flames. There are no reported survivors, but it's unclear if there were any injuries or fatalities.