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City police invites public to share feedback on its service

The Hendersonville Police Department is inviting community members to share feedback about the services it provides via a short online survey available for the next two months.   Read Story »

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LOCAL BRIEFS: Books for babies, Bradford pear bounty, progressive postcard party

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Housing agency invites homeowners to apply for help with home repairs

The Housing Assistance Corp. is inviting eligible homeowners in need of essential home repairs to apply for the agency's help.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Mayor pro tem Jennifer Hensley poses with state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom, Mayor Barbara Volk and NC Auditor Dave Boliek.

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NC Auditor honors Hensley for transparency, Helene leadership

State Auditor Dave Boliek honored Hendersonville Mayor pro tem Jennifer Hensley recently with his office’s Cardinal Award, praising her for her influence in conservative budgeting and stalwart volunteer work after Hurricane Helene.   Read Story »

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First flood mitigation project taking shape on Mud Creek

There’s no doubt that Hurricane Helene served as a powerful provocation for examining how well prepared we were for a catastrophic flood.   Read Story »

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UNC Health Pardee opens Brevard campus

UNC Health Pardee officials and community leaders snipped a ribbon on its new Brevard medical campus on Wednesday, marking an important milestone in expanding access to care for patients in Transylvania County and the surrounding region.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

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Henderson County Board of Commissioners candidate Steve Wyatt (standing in the center) speaks with supporters Tuesday night, including former county commissioner Tommy Thompson, after learning he would not win a seat on the board.

Orr defeats Wyatt, McCall rolls, House incumbents cruise, road bonds win big

Registration opens for county’s Republican convention

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Walker Carriker retired recently after 20 years as a Meals on Wheels volunteer.

Besides lunch, Carriker delivered joy and quick wit as Meals on Wheels driver

Five to be inducted into Education Hall of Fame

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The H-CATS, the City Aquatics Team youth swimming program, was hugely popular in the 1990s. We found the photo from the H-CATS alums’ Facebook promotion of a reunion in 2014.

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It's time to take the plunge on aquatics center

Our community is talking about building an indoor municipal swimming pool, but it isn’t the first time that discussion has come around.   Read Story »

Pictured, from left, are Chapter Vice Regent Melinda Holt; Kenly Brand, West Henderson High School; Hannah Lackey, Henderson County Early College; Carson Waller, North Henderson High School; and Cricket Crigler, North Carolina State Regent. Not pictured is Campbell Hodge, Hendersonville High School, who was unable to attend.

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DAR honors seniors for good citizenship

Four high school seniors were recognized for their citizenship by the Joseph McDowell Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Feb. 13 Champion Hills Clubhouse.   Read Story »

Walker Carriker retired recently after 20 years as a Meals on Wheels volunteer.

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Besides lunch, Carriker delivered joy and quick wit as Meals on Wheels driver

After 20 years of faithful service, Walker Carriker is hanging up his Meals on Wheels delivery bag— leaving a remarkable legacy of warm-hearted service.   Read Story »

Orr defeats Wyatt, McCall rolls, House incumbents cruise, road bonds win big

Edwards, Ager wins set up closely watched battle for 11th District seat

Mental health conference set for March 23

Voters choose nominees, decide city road bond

Boots'n'Blues kicks off March 27 on Playhouse stage

City leaf collection is under way

Cedar Mountain man to 'pay dearly' for child-sex offense

No serious injuries in experimental aircraft crash