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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 companionship 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 »

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.

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

Political newcomer Rudd Orr defeated former Henderson County Manager Steve Wyatt for a county commission seat, state Reps. Jennifer Capps Balkcom and Jake Johnson turned back primary challengers and Hendersonville residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of a $10 million road bond issue on Tuesday.   Read Story »

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

Serving up what is likely to be one of two closely watched congressional contests in the state, incumbent Chuck Edwards trounced challenger Adam R. Smith to take the Republican nomination while Buncombe County cattle farmer Jamie Ager cruised past Richard Hudspeth, a physician and retired CEO of Blue Ridge Health, and three others, winning with 65 percent of the vote.   Read Story »

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Mental health conference set for March 23

As behavioral health needs continue to grow across Western North Carolina, the Henderson County Department of Public Health will host the 2026 Behavioral Health Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, at Blue Ridge Community College.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

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 companionship as Meals on Wheels driver

Five to be inducted into Education Hall of Fame

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Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at 35 precincts throughout the county.

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Voters choose nominees, decide city road bond

Henderson County voters go to the polls Tuesday to fill two seats on the Board of Commissioners, choose Republican and Democratic nominees for Congress and pick the Republican nominee for two state House seats. Hendersonville voters will decide whether the city can borrow $10 million for road, sidewalk and transportation safety improvements.   Read Story »

Mac Arnold performs in the Boots'n'Blues show at the Flat Rock Playhouse March 27-29.

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

A powerhouse night of authentic American music will light up the Flat Rock Playhouse when the Boots'n'Blues show hits the stage March 27-29.    Read Story »

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City leaf collection is under way

Crews will begin spring bulk leaf collection service this week for Hendersonville city residents. Leaf collection will continue throughout the month of March and conclude on April 3.    Read Story »

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

No serious injuries in experimental aircraft crash

Edwards announces $166 million in FEMA aid

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After soccer fields and Ecusta Trail, aquatics advocates say, ‘Got next’

Voters to choose nominees for Congress, other seats, decide city road bonds