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Widespread rain cools area wildfires
Rain on Monday allowed firefighters to gain the upper hand on area wildfires, according to a press release from the N.C. Forest Service. Read Story »
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Leaders of city, county and schools break ground on Berkeley sportsplex
Hailing the project as a model of interlocal cooperation, leaders of the city, county and public school system tossed shovels of dirt on Monday to mark the construction start of the Berkeley Park sportsplex, which will put four soccer fields, a softball diamond and tennis courts on the historic mill village land. Read Story »
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City's Storm Sweep is a final push to clear Helene debris
The Hendersonville City Council is launching a Storm Sweep throughout April in a final push to clear remaining debris from Hurricane Helene in the city. Read Story »
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City's mulch giveaway is under way
Hendersonville's spring mulch giveaway program is under way. Mulch is available for pickup 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The free pickup will continue until May 16 or until the mulch is gone. Read Story »
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Authorities lift evacuation orders
Polk County currently has no mandatory evacuations thanks to significant progress firefighters have made to contain three major wildfires. Mandatory evacuation orders were also lifted in Henderson and Transylvania counties. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Balkcom files Parents’ Medical Bill of Rights
Roger Snyder, a Mills River founder and its first mayor, dies unexpectedly
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6 MONTHS LATER: Rebecca's miracles
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6 MONTHS LATER: Rebecca's miracles
As overwhelming as they were, the first few days of Hurricane Helene did bring a series of lucky breaks that boosted the county’s recovery effort. Rebecca McCall calls them miracles. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Roger Snyder, a Mills River founder and its first mayor, dies unexpectedly
Roger Dale Snyder, a founder of the town of Mills River and its first mayor, serving for 10 years, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 27, after his wife found him unresponsive and he was transported to the hospital. He was 65. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Balkcom files Parents’ Medical Bill of Rights
State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom has filed a bill she says is intended to advance a broader movement to return the decision-making power regarding North Carolina’s children back to their parents. Read Story »
School calendar bill would whack county with stiff financial stick
Community Foundation has given $1.4 million in Helene grants
Air quality worsens to Code Purple
BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER HELENE: 'They're using the word catastrophic'
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Tickets available for Pardee's Spring Soiree
Wildfire burned Rosy and Matthew's cabin to the ground
Visit to hurricane-damaged counties kicks off Budd's 100-county tour
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