LEXINGTON, Ky. — Three topics commanded resident attention on the r/Lexington forum today, spanning criminal allegations, neighborhood nostalgia, and local politics.
A thread about a bourbon maker accused of secretly filming guests sparked outrage and concern. Kentucky bourbon maker Wes Henderson has been accused by family members of secretly filming them, as well as others in multiple places, including the Kentucky Castle, according to a lawsuit filed in Kentucky. Henderson is a Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame member best known as the founder of Angel’s Envy, which was sold for a reported $150 million to Bacardi in 2015. Henderson is a deputy coroner in Oldham County and a former firefighter. According to the lawsuit, family members removed approximately 15 hidden cameras and their SD cards and reviewed footage which captured intimate acts as well as images of themselves in various stages of undress and using the restroom. Residents expressed disbelief at both the allegations and Henderson’s professional roles, with one commenter noting concern about hidden cameras in short-term rental spaces and others calling for thorough law enforcement investigation. Law enforcement continues to maintain possession of the evidence, though it is unclear which law enforcement agency has the cameras and footage.
A second thread mourned the closure and demolition of Hibachi Express, the beloved Japanese restaurant near UK’s campus. Residents shared nostalgic memories of the restaurant’s affordable meals—one commenter recalled paying “$8” for a full plate—and lamented its place in a broader wave of demolitions reshaping the city. The original poster described watching the restaurant “get chewed up by an excavator,” while another resident noted that “feels like half the city is being demoed right now.” Several commenters expressed broader concern about University of Kentucky development and the loss of local establishments, with one asking whether the restaurant plans to relocate elsewhere. The thread reflected community anxiety about changing urban landscapes and student culture.
A third discussion focused on Kentuckians for the Commonwealth’s local endorsement list ahead of the November election. The original poster noted that the progressive group notably did not endorse Vice Mayor Dan Wu this year, a change from 2022. One commenter expressed surprise at seeing Raquel Carter on the endorsement list, saying “I would’ve been shocked if they’d endorsed Gorton.” The 2026 Lexington mayoral election will be held on November 3, 2026, with incumbent two-term mayor Linda Gorton advancing to the general election alongside real estate agent Raquel E. Carter following a May 19 primary. Discussion revealed disagreement about Carter’s development stance, with one resident concerned she would favor developers and another expressing enthusiasm for progressive endorsees. One commenter asked where to find the official endorsement list, suggesting the document had just circulated.
Sources
- r/Lexington
- Bourbon maker Wes Henderson accused by family of secretly filming guests with hidden cameras
- 2026 Lexington mayoral election details
- Bourbon maker accused of secretly filming guests having sex, including at Kentucky Castle
- Goodbye Hibachi Express
- Kentuckians for the Commonwealth releases local endorsement list
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This roundup was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) from public discussion on the r/Lexington community forum, with facts checked and context added via web search. Reddit usernames are never used; commenters are referred to generically.