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Johnson Farm honors executive director with a week of appreciation

Historic Johnson Farm Executive Director Mandy Gibson teaches students in the barn at the farm.

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VFW talk highlights hunt for MIA soldiers

In honor of National POW-MIA Recognition Day, Hedrick-Rhodes VFW Post 5206 will host a presentation on Saturday, Sept. 18, on its efforts to locate missing-in-action service members.   Read Story »

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Film on rivercane loss opens Sept. 19

A new documentary exploring the near-disappearance of rivercane — a native bamboo that was a critical resource for Cherokee culture and a natural protector of riverbanks — will have its world premiere at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Thomas Auditorium at Blue Ridge Community College.   Read Story »

'We are not animals in a zoo for all of you and our law enforcement to keep an eye on,' Maddie Drake told county commissioners.

Four Seasons Politics

Here's what 14 no-Flockers told county commissioners

They cited George Orwell’s 1984, the Fourth Amendment, civil liberties, the right of privacy, the cost of defending lawsuits. They frequently used the phrase “mass surveillance.”   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Elections board announces winners of 'I Voted' sticker design

Old Glory, an apple and an excellent rendering of the Historic Courthouse are featured in the winning designs of "I Voted" stickers for this year's general election on Nov. 3.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Edwards still fighting House Ethics Committee

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, who was censured by his House colleagues in a 413-2 vote two weeks ago, is still fighting the ethics report that led to the public rebuke.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Edwards still fighting House Ethics Committee

Here's what 14 no-Flockers told county commissioners

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

Todd Kirmss of Holt Orchards named Apple Farmer of the Year

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County Commissioner Rebecca McCall presented an Innovation Award from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners to library director Trina Rushing, center, and library outreach coordinator Carrie Rowe. [CONTRIBUTED]

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WORDS ON WHEELS: N.C. honors county library for innovation

Henderson County’s mobile library won a state honor for innovation.   Read Story »

Christopher Raymond Smith

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Pisgah Forest man draws long sentence for statutory sex offense

A 46-year-old Pisgah Forest man was sentenced to at least 60 years in prison on Friday after a Henderson County jury found him guilty of 12 counts of statutory sex offense with a child 13, 14 or 15 years old, District Attorney Andrew Murray announced.   Read Story »

Hannah Green holds her twins, Weller William and Marvel Mae, during a benefit for the family on Saturday in Tuxedo.

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Green River rallies for preemie twins: 'One miracle after another'

Infant twins, Marvel Mae and Weller William, attended the barbecue benefit held in their honor Saturday when churches, neighbors, family and friends came together in Tuxedo to show their love and raise money for the babies who were born premature and far from home this spring.   Read Story »

Which Hendersonville brewery won medals in N.C. Brewers Cup?

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

Griffin defends hiring of Newman, ex-D.A. who was removed

School Board forum is set

Anti-Flock fervor erupts in city and county

Singer-songwriter headlines Rhythm & Brews this week

Laurel Park gets $1.7 million to repair Roberts Drive

LIGHTNING PHOTOS: King Apple Parade caps festival