A dispute over leadership at a Henderson County church has turned from angry words to fist fights.
About 30 police officers from five agencies were called to break up fights Sunday at Greater New Zion Baptist Church in Fletcher.
Keith Knox Jr., 29, a lifelong member of Greater Mount Zion, said some church members want new leadership, someone who’s more open to a modern approach. He said the leadership had asked Ray to retire but he declined, and he said some members were concerned about the manner in which funds were sometimes disbursed from the church....
