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Asheville Orchid Festival puts on a dazzling show

The 24th Asheville Orchid Festival takes place this weekend at the North Carolina Arboretum.
A squadron of Marines move the flag-draped coffin carrying the remains of World War II veteran Luther Rhodes from a Delta Airlines flight to Jackson Funeral Home’s waiting hearse.

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Remains of missing WWII Marine Luther Rhodes return home after more than 80 years

With a brother and extended family he never knew looking on, the remains of World War II soldier Luther Rhodes returned to Henderson County Tuesday, more than 80 years after he died fighting the Japanese during the battle for Guadalcanal.   Read Story »

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Road to Bat Cave, Chimney Rock to reopen this weekend

BAT CAVE — The N.C. Department of Transportation, in partnership with local municipalities, will remove barricades and open U.S. 64 to traffic this weekend, ahead of schedule.   Read Story »

Downtown lofts will be showcased during the 2026 Downtown Loft Tour on Saturday, March 28.

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Loft tour gives glimpse of upstairs downtown

The public can discover what’s behind the doors of some of Hendersonville’s most intriguing Main Street spaces during the 2026 Downtown Loft Tour 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 28.   Read Story »

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Community invited to 'Walk & Roll' on Ecusta Trail

Walkers, joggers, rollers and bicyclists are invited to register for the Main2Main “Walk & Roll” event on Sunday, April 19, supporting the Ecusta Trail.   Read Story »

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Berger requests recount, files protests

In the coming days, election officials in Guilford and Rockingham counties will conduct a recount in the race for North Carolina State Senate District 26.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Berger requests recount, files protests

Party leaders to pick candidates for vacant Superior Court judge seat

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Downtown lofts will be showcased during the 2026 Downtown Loft Tour on Saturday, March 28.

Loft tour gives glimpse of upstairs downtown

'Joy of Jazz Festival' presents free concert on Saturday

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Hendersonville High School and West Henderson High School musicians will work under professional jazz players before performing a free concert Saturday afternoon.

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'Joy of Jazz Festival' presents free concert on Saturday

The halls of Hendersonville High School will once again ring out with the vibes of jazz when the eighth annual “Joy of Jazz Festival” opens at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, and culminates with a concert, free and open to the public, at 4 p.m. in the high school auditorium.   Read Story »

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Laurel Park residents invited to comment on comp plan

Laurel Park residents are invited to a drop-in session on the town’s 10-year comprehensive land-use plan from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 23, at First Congregational Church, 1735 5th Ave. W.   Read Story »

Carolina Village has supported the Henderson County Hunger Walk since 1985, even creating its own mini-walk and fundraiser. Last year, the Carolina Village walk, in conjunction with FernLeaf Community Charter School, raised $47,105 for the Henderson County Hunger Coalition.

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Carolina Village plans to add 60 apartments, new amenities

Carolina Village has plans to add 60 new independent living residences and numerous new and improved amenities on three acres of its 98-acre campus, the lifecare community announced this week.   Read Story »

County triggers taskforce on shooting range permits

Party leaders to pick candidates for vacant Superior Court judge seat

City announces lineup for Rhythm & Brews concert series

Contractor pulls out of Fairmont-Cedars project

Commissioners, NC Legislature, Long Leaf Pine Order honor Waldrup

USTA awards $200,000 grant for Berkeley Park sportsplex courts

Registration open to volunteer during Days of Caring

Osceola Lake Inn seeks OK for major renovation, new dwellings