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Benefit is today for family of premature twins born far from home
![Koalson Green sits between his sister, Marvel Mae, (left) and brother, Weller William (right). The twins were born very premature and far from home this spring. [photo courtesy of Jill Hill]](/images/stories/2026/08/thumbs/0902GreenBabbies.jpg)
Four Seasons Politics
Griffin defends hiring of Newman, ex-D.A. who was removed
Henderson County Sheriff Lowell Griffin is defending his decision to hire Greg Newman, who was removed as District Attorney for in 2021, as the new staff attorney for the Sheriff's Office, saying his experience in law practice and as a mayor of Hendersonville makes him a valuable asset. Read Story »
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County pays tribute to Sept. 11 victims, first responders on 25th anniversary
In Missouri, young people can’t become a certified firefighter until they’re 18 years old. Read Story »
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Singer-songwriter headlines Rhythm & Brews next week
Brennen Leigh, a singer, songwriter, guitar and mandolin player whose songs have been recorded by Lee Ann Womack, Rodney Crowell, Sunny Sweeney, Charley Crockett and others, headlines the show when the Rhythm & Brews outdoor concert returns on Thursday, Sept. 17. Read Story »
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Anti-Flock fervor erupts in city and county
The growing anti-Flock campaign is now fighting City Hall while still urging the county to shut down the license-plate readers. Read Story »
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Laurel Park gets $1.7 million to repair Roberts Drive
FEMA announced nearly $33 million in funding for more than 20 recovery and mitigation projects to help North Carolina communities recover from Helene and other disasters including $1.7 million to the town of Laurel Park to repair Roberts Drive. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Griffin defends hiring of Newman, ex-D.A. who was removed
School Board forum is set
Community News
Todd Kirmss of Holt Orchards named Apple Farmer of the Year
Meet Haley Marshall, 2026 Apple Ambassador
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LIGHTNING PHOTOS: King Apple Parade caps festival
The 80th North Carolina Apple Festival came to an end Monday with a parade that highlighted Henderson County’s apple industry, its emergency responders and its young people. Read Story »
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Housing agency wins grant for 132-unit affordable housing development
A proposed 132-unit affordable housing development on Dermid Avenue won a $2.9 million grant in federal post-Helene disaster recovery funding, Gov. Josh Stein and the N.C. Housing Finance Agency announced last week. Read Story »
Short supply on East Coast boosts apple price here
School Board forum is set
Donaldson named apple recipe grand prize winner
Todd Kirmss of Holt Orchards named Apple Farmer of the Year
Although city won two rounds, Haywood Road zoning lawsuit survives
'Flock No!' activists set to fight city hall
Ask Matt ... why pole went up, restaurant came down
In 413-2 vote, House censures Edwards
