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Senate race in N.C. likely to be costliest ever
The race to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, is set to break records. Read Story »
Life
Blue Ridge Symphonic Brass performs Winter Concert Dec. 14
The Blue Ridge Symphonic Brass will perform a Winter Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 900 Blythe St. Read Story »
News
Deadline is Dec. 31 to apply for Renew NC grants
The deadline is Dec. 31 to apply for grants through Renew NC, a state program offering free assistance with home repair and rebuilding for those affected by Hurricane Helene and one of the last chances for homeowners who are still struggling with home damage and loss a year after the storm. Read Story »
![Shipping containers lining the temporary road through Chimney Rock Village express a message of hope. [PHOTO BY OLIVIA JARMAN]](/images/stories/2025/12/ChimneyRock.jpg)
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With hope and faith, Chimney Rock rebuilds
Fourteen months after Hurricane Helene devastated Hickory Nut Gorge, residents of Chimney Rock Village are rebuilding both physically and emotionally, with the same spirit that helped them survive the storm. Read Story »
![Shown, front row, from left, Virginia Purdy, lead instructor; Justin Dyer; Michele Swain; and Casey Elliot, EMS clinical instructor; back row, Kyle Crawford, Clark Andersen, Andrew Meacham and Hadin Robertson. [RICH KEEN/BRCC]](/images/stories/2025/12/Paramedics.jpg)
News
New paramedics ready to serve
Blue Ridge Community College hosted a paramedic graduation ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5, to honor six graduates now ready to serve the public. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Senate race in N.C. likely to be costliest ever
Land of Sky honors Volk for 36 years of service
Community News
Santa will lead Christmas tree lighting countdown
Foundation bestows top honors, reports record giving
![Fire Academy graduates, front row, from left, Michael Peace, Brody Davis, Josue Gomez and Dylan Bundrick; and back row, Octaveus Askew, Kristopher Miller, Parker Summey, Jerry Villars and Pablo Saavedra. [PHOTO BY RICH KEEN]](/images/stories/2025/12/FireCadets.jpg)
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Fire academy sends nine cadets into service
The Henderson County Fire Academy at Blue Ridge Community College graduated nine cadets on Dec. 4, bolstering the firefighting workforce of Western North Carolina. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Filing makes Hensley-Smith race official for mayor
Hendersonville Mayor pro tem Jennifer Hensley made it official, filing for mayor to formalize a run she announced in July, Gina Baxter filed to run for re-election, Rudd Orr of Mills River filed for the open District 3 seat on the Henderson County Board of Commissioners and Jennifer Capps Balkcom signed up to run for a third term in the state House on Friday as the first week of qualifying closed for the 2026 elections. Read Story »
News
Soprano and organ performance opens Friends of Music season
The first 2026 concert from the Friends of Music & the Arts Series at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18, in the historic church, 1895 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock. Read Story »
BofA honors Safelight as 2025 Neighborhood Builder
City closes personnel probe after taking 'appropriate action'
Land of Sky honors Volk for 36 years of service
Nominations open for Education Hall of Fame
Blakely to seek re-election as Fletcher mayor
City may recast DEI board as Citizens Advisory Committee
Plans filed for Osceola Inn redevelopment, apartments on Linda Vista
Sheriff announces campaign for a third term
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