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Public invited to welcome veterans as HonorFlight celebrates 20th year

: About 75 people on Wednesday attended the kickoff of a campaign in support of a proposed farmland preservation bond in Henderson County.

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Campaign in support of farmland preservation bond kicks off in apple country

Supporters of a proposed farmland preservation bond made their pitch to voters who gathered in the heart of apple country Wednesday to learn more about the effort to conserve Henderson County’s open spaces.   Read Story »

A conservation easement has forever protected a tract of land that includes boulders, ravines, cliffs, trout streams and rare plants. [PHOTO BY OWEN CARSON]

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Easement protects 'incredibly biodiverse part of the world’

A 121-acre tract of land bordering Chimney Rock State Park is now protected forever, safeguarding exceptional biodiversity and almost three miles of clean mountain streams, thanks to a conservation easement the owners placed on the property.   Read Story »

The new 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop opened Monday on Spartanburg Highway.

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New drive-thru coffee shop has big opening

Customers in cars and on foot lined up early Monday and continued streaming in when 7 Brew, a new drive-thru coffee shop, opened on Spartanburg Highway.   Read Story »

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Farm Fun Day is Saturday at Historic Johnson Farm

Historic Johnson Farm will hold a Farm Fun Day from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the farm, 3346 Haywood Road. Admission is $5 for ages 4 and older; children 3 and under are free. Cash and card are accepted at the door.   Read Story »

Representatives from the city and other partners celebrated the grants and loans received to fund Hendersonville's Wastewater Treatment Facility Flood Mitigation and Expansion Project. Shown, from left, are Zachary Trammel (McKim & Creed), Brent Detwiler (city engineer), Susan Mims (Dogwood Health Trust), Devin Owen and Garrett DeMoss, of the city, Suzanne Molloy (N.C. DEQ Division of Water Infrastructure), Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Hensley, Adam Steurer, water-sewer director, Brian White (Land of Sky Regional Council).

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After Helene, city makes major investment in wastewater treatment plant

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Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Jennifer Balkcom speaks to a crowd gathered in Gastonia for a campaign rally..

On stage with Trump, Balkcom touts signature issue

Edwards still fighting House Ethics Committee

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Farm Fun Day is Saturday at Historic Johnson Farm

County pays tribute to Sept. 11 victims, first responders on 25th anniversary

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City wins grant for downtown facades, murals

The Friends of Downtown Hendersonville has received a $25,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support its Downtown Business Improvement Grant Program, providing financial assistance to businesses in the Main Street and Historic Seventh Avenue districts.   Read Story »

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A stroll down Main Street 100 years ago

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is Part 1 of Carey O’Cain’s two-part account of his mother’s remembrance of Main Street in 1925.   Read Story »

Henderson County Public Schools officials and first responders look on as students from Upward Elementary School exit their bus after it was involved in an accident Monday morning.

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No injuries reported in school bus accident

No one was injured Monday morning when a school bus collided with an SUV on Upward Road.   Read Story »

Elections board announces winners of 'I Voted' sticker design

St. James Choir's Choral Evensong honors Bev Ward

National Night Out happens Oct,. 6 at Walmart

On stage with Trump, Balkcom touts signature issue

EHHS graduate remembered as devoted husband, father and son

VFW talk highlights hunt for MIA soldiers

Fair offers rides, food, animals and more

Johnson Farm honors executive director with a week of appreciation