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Party leaders to pick candidates for vacant Superior Court judge seat

Area Republican and Democratic leaders will meet in coming days to select candidates for a Superior Court judge seat left open after the recent retirement of Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Peter Knight.   Read Story »

Firecracker Jazz Band will kick off the 2026 Rhythm & Brews Concert Series on June 18.

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City announces lineup for Rhythm & Brews concert series

Jazz, blues, country and Southern rock acts will take the stage during the 2026 Rhythm & Brews Concert Series in downtown Hendersonville.   Read Story »

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Contractor pulls out of Fairmont-Cedars project

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State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom presented Kevin Waldrup with a resolution from the N.C. General Assembly.

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Commissioners, NC Legislature, Long Leaf Pine Order honor Waldrup

Kevin Waldrup, a firefighter for 45 years, was honored on Wednesday during the regular meeting of the Henderson County Board of Commissioners — and not just by the county.   Read Story »

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USTA awards $200,000 grant for Berkeley Park sportsplex courts

When tennis players are whacking the ball at the new Berkeley Park sportsplex this coming fall, they may not even be aware that a big name in the game had a part in paying for the courts.   Read Story »

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Registration open to volunteer during Days of Caring

Registration is now open for individuals, families, or teams to sign up with a local nonprofit to volunteer at the 2026 Days of Caring, sponsored by the United Way of Henderson County May 8 and 9.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Chart shows three options for funding the debt service for the $100 million courthouse tower. Other options not shown include a bond issue and shifting some rainy-day fund money to cover debt service. [HENDERSON COUNTY JCAR PRESENTATION]

VERDICT: DIVIDED BOARD OKs $100M COURTHOUSE ANNEX

Rockingham sheriff inches toward upset of powerful state Senate leader

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North Henderson senior named Boys & Girls Club's Youth of the Year

Commissioners, NC Legislature, Long Leaf Pine Order honor Waldrup

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A new plan for the historic Osceola Lake Inn includes 10 hotel rooms, 15 artist studios, a restaurant and bar, event space and business center plus 14 new dwellings and a ‘resiliency hub.’

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Osceola Lake Inn seeks OK for major renovation, new dwellings

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A large builder of affordable housing developments is seeking city zoning approval to construct a 77-unit apartment building on Mitchelle Drive next to Shroader’s Honda. [CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT]

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Planning board endorses rezoning for affordable housing

The city could make a dent in the area’s affordable housing deficit if the Hendersonville City Council authorizes a rezoning on Mitchelle Drive near Four Seasons Boulevard.   Read Story »

Chart shows three options for funding the debt service for the $100 million courthouse tower. Other options not shown include a bond issue and shifting some rainy-day fund money to cover debt service. [HENDERSON COUNTY JCAR PRESENTATION]

Four Seasons Politics

VERDICT: DIVIDED BOARD OKs $100M COURTHOUSE ANNEX

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Local waitress highlights tax benefit at White House

Rockingham sheriff inches toward upset of powerful state Senate leader

County poised to create taskforce on shooting range permits

North Henderson senior named Boys & Girls Club's Youth of the Year

Police shoot knife-wielding suspect

Developer's lawsuit accuses city of 'whimsical, willful and unreasonable' denial of rezoning

Go-or-no vote scheduled on $93M courthouse expansion

Company eyes adding 33 jobs paying $69,000/year