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Marvin Rhodes holds a photograph of his late brother, Luther, as he and other family members pose for a photograph Thursday. The family gathered this week to learn more about Luther’s death during World War II.

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Marines will bring home the remains of Guadalcanal casualty Luther Rhodes

The remains of Luther Rhodes, a young Marine who died while fighting the Japanese in World War II, will finally return to Edneyville for burial as soon as the family is ready and arrangements can be made.   Read Story »

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What to know about MLK Jr. celebration, city and county closings

The 2026 Unity Breakfast Celebration is planned for Monday at the Blue Ridge Conference Hall at BRCC, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast Committee announced.   Read Story »

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Woman charged with two murders, two attempted murders

Henderson County sheriff’s deputies have charged a 52-year-old Hendersonville woman with a 2007 murder that had remained unsolved, and the murder of a woman and attempted murder of two more people last year.   Read Story »

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Pardee reopens Mills River clinics after smoke closure

UNC Health Pardee reopened its Pardee Urgent Care and Pardee BlueMD Primary Care offices at Mills River Plaza, at 3334 Boylston Highway, on Friday following a temporary relocation due to smoke conditions in the area. Both clinics officially resume operations at their original location.   Read Story »

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City business owner among those hit with 'potentially catastrophic' premium increases

For months, Adrian Pitts followed the news with bated breath as Congress fought — and eventually shut down the federal government — over whether to extend COVID-era subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace health plans.   Read Story »

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Mills River mayor endorses Orr for county commission

Democratic Party announces 11th Congressional District candidate forum

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Marvin Rhodes holds a photograph of his late brother, Luther, as he and other family members pose for a photograph Thursday. The family gathered this week to learn more about Luther’s death during World War II.

Marines will bring home the remains of Guadalcanal casualty Luther Rhodes

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In a bankruptcy filing, board members of Only Hope WNC say more than $200,000 in restricted grant money was "used improperly."

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Funders seek to claw back grants in bankruptcy of Absher's Only Hope WNC

Amid more than 20 charges of alleged child-sex abuse that suggest a moral bankruptcy at Only Hope WNC, the nonprofit agency has filed a petition to liquidate its assets and pay creditors the proceeds.   Read Story »

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Unvaccinated siblings in Buncombe County contract measles

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday announced two additional cases of measles in unvaccinated siblings in Buncombe County, bringing the total number of North Carolina measles cases to seven since late December.   Read Story »

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County receives $9.2 million to acquire flood-prone property

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Laurel Park residents have until Friday to comment on comp plan

BRCC announces hiring of workforce development chief

HHS gets a new principal

Tickets now on sale for season of 'Hits that Hit Home' at the Playhouse

Democratic Party announces 11th Congressional District candidate forum

Bounty of Bethlehem 'reflects the heart of Henderson County'

AdventHealth opens Obstetrical Emergency Department at The Baby Place

Thursday is final open enrollment deadline for HealthCare.gov marketplace