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7 Brew coffee shop opens at site of former Kelsey’s restaurant on Spartanburg Highway

The new 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop opened Monday on Spartanburg Highway.
A conservation easement has forever protected a tract of land that includes boulders, ravines, cliffs, trout streams and rare plants. [PHOTO BY OWEN CARSON]

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Easement protects 'incredibly biodiverse part of the world’

A 121-acre tract of land bordering Chimney Rock State Park is now protected forever, safeguarding exceptional biodiversity and almost three miles of clean mountain streams, thanks to a conservation easement the owners placed on the property.   Read Story »

Henderson County Public Schools officials and first responders look on as students from Upward Elementary School exit their bus after it was involved in an accident Monday morning.

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No injuries reported in school bus accident

No one was injured Monday morning when a school bus collided with an SUV on Upward Road.   Read Story »

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Elections board announces winners of 'I Voted' sticker design

Old Glory, an apple and an excellent rendering of the Historic Courthouse are featured in the winning designs of "I Voted" stickers for this year's general election on Nov. 3.   Read Story »

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St. James Choir's Choral Evensong honors Bev Ward

The St. James Choir will perform Choral Evensong for St. Michael and All Angels at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at St. James Episcopal Church. The performance serves as a memorial to Beverly “Bev” Ward, who died earlier this year. A prelude begins at 4:40 p.m.   Read Story »

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National Night Out happens Oct,. 6 at Walmart

The Hendersonville Police Department and Henderson County Sheriff’s Office will co-host National Night Out from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in front of the Walmart Garden Center, 250 Highlands Square Drive.   Read Story »

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Four Seasons Politics

Jennifer Balkcom speaks to a crowd gathered in Gastonia for a campaign rally..

On stage with Trump, Balkcom touts signature issue

Edwards still fighting House Ethics Committee

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Historic Johnson Farm announces Farm Fun Day

County pays tribute to Sept. 11 victims, first responders on 25th anniversary

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Historic Johnson Farm announces Farm Fun Day

Historic Johnson Farm will hold a Farm Fun Day from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the farm, 3346 Haywood Road. Admission is $5 for ages 4 and older; children 3 and under are free. Cash and card are accepted at the door.   Read Story »

Jennifer Balkcom speaks to a crowd gathered in Gastonia for a campaign rally..

Four Seasons Politics

On stage with Trump, Balkcom touts signature issue

Jennifer Balkcom, the Republican nominee for the open 11th Congressional District seat, brandished her signature issue Wednesday when she appeared on stage with President Trump in a campaign appearance.   Read Story »

Franklin Police officer and East Henderson High School graduate Marcus Levi McCarson married his high school sweetheart in 2024. McCarson died in a motorcycle accident this week in Franklin. [photo courtesy of Emily McCarson Ward]

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EHHS graduate remembered as devoted husband, father and son

The mother of a Franklin Police Department officer who died in an off-duty motorcycle accident this week said she wants people to know her son was a wonderful husband, father and son who loved helping others.   Read Story »

VFW talk highlights hunt for MIA soldiers

Fair offers rides, food, animals and more

Johnson Farm honors executive director with a week of appreciation

Film on rivercane loss opens Sept. 19

Here's what 14 no-Flockers told county commissioners

Edwards still fighting House Ethics Committee

WORDS ON WHEELS: N.C. honors county library for innovation

Pisgah Forest man draws long sentence for statutory sex offense