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Neighbors continue to oppose proposed Haywood Road development
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Jerry Smith announces campaign for mayor
Jerry Smith Jr., who served on the Hendersonville City Council from 2009 to 2023, announced his candidacy for mayor of the city on Monday. Read Story »
![A developer is seeking a county rezoning to allow 30 single-family lots, 120 townhome units in 23 structures and 280 apartments in 10 structures on 56 acres on Asheville Highway across from Jackson Steel. [CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE PLANNING DEPARTMENT]](/images/stories/2025/08/Baystone.jpg)
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Public gets a chance to comment on high-density developments
One high-density residential development is on the docket for the Henderson County Board of Commissioners this week and another is working its way toward a review by the Hendersonville Planning Board and potentially an up-or-down vote by the city council. If approved the two projects together would add 610 apartments, townhomes or single-family homes. Read Story »
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Only Hope removes Absher from all involvement in agency
The Board of Directors of Only Hope WNC Inc. has removed Michael Absher from “all positions of authority” and banned him from the organization's home for teen-aged boys, which is also Absher’s residence, the nonprofit said in a statement Monday. Read Story »
![Maggie Baugh headlines the Rhythm & Brews concert Thursday downtown. [CONTRIBUTED]](/images/stories/2025/08/MaggieBaugh.jpg)
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Maggie Baugh headlines Rhythm & Brews concert Thursday
Maggie Baugh, who has performed on the Country Music Hall of Fame stage and the Grand Ole Opry and toured with Keith Urban as a utility player, headlines the Rhythm & Brews concert Thursday downtown. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Democrat announces campaign for state House
Here's how to apply for school board seat
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Smart Start was 'an unexpected blessing' for daycare centers after Helene
Pack A Patrol Car School Supply Drive is Tuesday at Walmart
Four Seasons Politics
Here's how to apply for school board seat
Action by the state Legislature to switch Henderson County School Board elections from nonpartisan to partisan gives the county Republican Party the authority to name a replacement for board member Robert Bridges, who died on Aug. 4. Read Story »
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League program explores benefits of plant-based diet
The Henderson County League of Women Voters and the Hendersonville Community Co-op invite the public to a lunch-and-learn program, Eat To Beat The Heat: The Link Between Food and Climate Change, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at First Congregational Church, 1735 Fifth Ave. W. Read Story »
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Search warrants reveal more details of charges against Absher
The ongoing investigation into the founder and operator of a shelter for homeless teenagers has led to nine more charges of sexual offense involving a minor, jail records of the Henderson County sheriff's show. Read Story »
Applications open for NC Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts grants
Smart Start was 'an unexpected blessing' for daycare centers after Helene
NC appeals court freezes sale of Shepherd Memorial Park
Bounty of Bethlehem announces new volunteer director
LOCAL BRIEFS: GOP hot dogs, progressive post cards, I-26 driver aid, Helene recovery legal aid
Serial drunk driver appeals prison sentence
Democrat announces campaign for state House
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