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Hendersonville native is holding sheriffs to account in WNC

A series of alleged misconduct and removal cases within the past year involving Western North Carolina sheriffs has been making waves in the state’s mountain counties due to their rare occurrence, with the district attorney saying she’s “not seen it like this before.”   Read Story »

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Cause of Howard Gap Road fire identified

Investigators determined that an improper campsite led to a recent brush fire that burned eight acres off Howard Gap Road, Henderson County’s Fire Marshal Glen Gillette said Wednesday.   Read Story »

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Detectives investigating mail fraud going door to door

Detectives from Henderson County Sheriff’s Office are going door to door in some neighborhoods in an effort to solve a case of mail fraud. “If you see our (Henderson County Sheriff’s Office) detectives in your neighborhood or receive a knock at your door, please know this is a legitimate law enforcement effort,” the sheriff’s office said in a press release issued Wednesday. “Our detectives will always properly identify themselves with official Henderson County Sheriff’s Office credentials when approaching members of the public.”The sheriff’s office began an investigation into possible mail fraud recently after patrol deputies conducted a traffic stop and recovered stolen mail. Investigators believe there may be additional victims of mail fraud in the community. People who believe they may have been a victim of mail fraud or who have any information related to this investigation, are encouraged to contact the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office at 828-697-4911 or use the “submit a tip” feature on the Sheriff’s Office app.   Read Story »

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Stein appoints Athena Brooks to District 42 Superior Court seat

Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday announced the appointment of Athena Fox Brooks to the Superior Court seat that became vacant upon the retirement of Peter Knight, who was chief resident Superior Court judge for the district made up of Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania counties.   Read Story »

The winning photo in the 2025 Habitat at Home Photo Contest was shot by Ken Weitzen.

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Land conservancy's photo contest opens

Conserving Carolina invites nature lovers to enter the seventh annual Habitat at Home photo contest, which celebrates the beautiful and wild things we can see outdoors.   Read Story »

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Detectives charge man in connection with email scam

Henderson County sheriff’s detectives charged a 64-year-old man on Tuesday in connection with an email scam involving people falsely posing as representatives of PayPal, the sheriff’s office said.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Hendersonville native is holding sheriffs to account in WNC

Stein appoints Athena Brooks to District 42 Superior Court seat

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Tickets on sale now for Blue Ghost tours in the forest

Loft tour gives glimpse of upstairs downtown

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Bonesteel's George Masa film is launched with free showings

A new documentary exploring the life of George Masa, a Japanese immigrant photographer whose images helped shape early conservation efforts and the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, will be featured in a series of special free screenings across western North Carolina this week ahead of its national broadcast premiere on PBS next month.   Read Story »

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Bullington Gardens plant sale blooms Thursday through Sunday

Gardeners of all experience levels are invited to attend the annual Bullington Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.   Read Story »

Students in the Woodworking II class at North Henderson High School won first place in the ‘Pawrade of Homes,’ a competition that required the design and construction of doghouses.

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North Henderson carpenters win 'Pawrade of Homes'

A carpentry team from North Henderson High School was awarded first place and a $400 prize in the inaugural “Pawrade of Homes,” a workforce development initiative of the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains.   Read Story »

LOCAL BRIEFS: BRCC art, Saluda Grade Trail, NHHS woodworkers, 'Walk'n'Roll' on Ecusta Trail

Emergency lights maker adds jobs paying $69k/year

Democrats' new Morning Momentum series features School Board candidates

Brush fire off Howard Gap Road mostly contained after crews work overnight

Bottle labeled as acetonitrile found in search of poison-murder suspect’s home

AVL opens new baggage claim facility

BRCC's AI specialist wins NC Excellence in Teaching Award

Search warrants reveal new details in widening poison-murder probe