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City and county offices closed Dec. 24-26; recycling center reopens Friday

Henderson County and Hendersonville city offices will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Friday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas holiday.   Read Story »

News

City to again pitch Dogwood lot for hotel

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News

Mini-floats to roll in city's first ‘Mountain Mardi Gras’

Downtown Hendersonville is set to bring big fun in tiny form when it debuts its first-ever ’T-Rex Parade at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7.   Read Story »

Bill Humleker

Opinion

STUCK MIDDLE: Only a preschooler can croon 'Rudolph' like this

I have just listened to my 4-year-old grandson sing “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” as only a 4-year-old can. James is practicing for his pre-school’s Christmas program, and if his somewhat tortured rendition is any indication, it’ll be a hoot.    Read Story »

DG Martin

Life

A scraggly Christmas tree

I remember one Christmas more than all the others.   Read Story »

News

Pedestrian struck on Spartanburg Highway dies of injuries

A 48-year-old pedestrian died from injuries she suffered after being struck by a car on Spartanburg Highway near Nelson Street, the city said in a news release.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Here's the final candidate list for 2026 elections

Democrat challenges Moffitt, two school board incumbents file for re-election

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Community News

Mr. WHHS Pageant raises $33,480 for families in need

Santa will lead Christmas tree lighting countdown

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Eric Randall Mahaffey

News

Transylvania man gets 20-29 years in prison for long-term sexual abuse

A 42-year-old Transylvania County man was sentenced 20-29 years in prison on Friday after a jury convicted him on five counts of statutory rape and two counts of sexual offense of a minor under the age of 15, District Attorney Andrew Murray announced.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Here's the final candidate list for 2026 elections

A crowded race for Congress, challengers for all three of the county's legislative delegation members and a Hendersonville mayoral race pitting a former mayor pro tem, Jerry Smith Jr., against the current mayor pro tem, Jennifer Hensley, highlight the political contests as filing closed at noon Friday for the 2026 elections.   Read Story »

Sports

Documentary chronicles HHS championship teams

A documentary film exploring Hendersonville High School’s storied basketball tradition will stage its world premiere at the HHS auditorium on Friday, Jan.  29, with ticket sales benefiting the HHS alumni association’s scholarship fund.   Read Story »

Democrat challenges Moffitt, two school board incumbents file for re-election

Georgia man gets up to 49 years in prison for abduction and rape

Man, 35, charged with sex offense against a minor in Edneyville

Sewer moratorium blocks Bo Time

City sewage spill cleanup underway

Bounty of Bethlehem seeks volunteers as it swings into final prep

High court ruling favors AdventHealth over HCA

With DG Martin's passing, North Carolina loses a class act