Henderson County Conversations

March 17, 2025 Mike & Marcus Monday Morning Update

Chief Communications Officer Mike Morgan and County Engineer Marcus Jones discuss the debris removal process and highlight the Private Property Debris Removal Program.  They also information about Disaster Resource Fairs and Free Legal Aid Clinics planned for this week in Henderson County.

March 3, 2025 Mike & Marcus Monday Morning Update

Chief Communications Officer Mike Morgan and County Engineer Marcus Jones discuss the Burn Ban that is in effect for Henderson County, they update the debris removal process and share other programs and events that are coming up this week in the County.

February 10 Mike & Marcus Monday Morning Update

In today's episode of the Mike & Marcus Monday Morning Update, Chief Communications Officer Mike Morgan and County Engineer Marcus Jones discuss the importance of non-residents and non-essential workers staying out of the Bat Cave/Gerton area and update residents on the latest on debris pickup including how to register for the Private Property Debris Removal program. 

February 3, 2025, Mike & Marcus Monday Morning Update

Chief Communicatons Officer Mike Morgan and County Engineer Marcus Jones are back with another Monday Morning Update.  Mike & Marcus discuss weekly events, the Private Property Debris Removal program and updates all things debris removal in the County.

January 27 Mike & Marcus Monday Morning Update

In our first episode of the Mike & Marcus Monday Morning Update, Chief Communications Officer Mike Morgan and County Engineer Marcus Jones, update residents on Hurricane Helene Recovery efforts.  This episode they highlight the Agriculture Recovery Center on January 28, Free Legal Clinic on February 1 and update the debris removal process.

2024 Year in Review

In our final Henderson County Conversations Podcast episode of 2024, Chief Communications Officer Mike Morgan is joined by Public Safety Director Jimmy Brissie and Assistant County Manager Christopher Todd for our Year in Review.  Mike and Jimmy discuss the response and recovery from Hurricane Helene that hit Henderson County, then Mike and Chris discuss other events that shaped Henderson County in 2024.

Episode 15, Suicide Prevention Month

In Episode 15 of the Henderson County Conversations, Mike Morgan and Melissa Witmeier, Public Health Strategist with the Health Department, have a discussion about September being National Suicide Prevention Month.  This podcast discusses topics related to suicide, including personal stories and sensitive content. Please take care when listening, and if you need support, contact 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or 211 for links to resources and services in our community.

Episode 14, Preparedness Month

In Episode 14 of the Henderson County Conversations Podcast, September is National Preparedness Month, and Chief Communication Officer Mike Morgan is joined by Emergency Management Planner and Preparedness Coordinator Victoria Cortes to discuss how County residents can be prepared for disasters and emergencies.  

Episode 13, The Budget and a Goodbye

In Episode 13 of the Henderson County Conversations Podcast, Mike Morgan sits down with Assistant County Manager Amy Brantley for a deep dive into the budget process. We also have a chance to say goodbye to Amy as she will be retiring at the end of June after 25 years of service to Henderson County and 32 years total in Local Government work. Thanks for all you have done for the residents of Henderson County!

Episode 12, Mental Health Awareness Month

In Episode 12 of the Henderson County Conversations Podcast, May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  Jodi Grabowski, Department of Strategic Behavorial Health Director and Juliana Whitaker, Community Health Improvement Specialist, joins Mike Morgan to discuss mental health and the #YouMatterHendo campaign.