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Franklin police officer and East High graduate remembered as devoted husband, father and son

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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VFW talk highlights hunt for MIA soldiers

In honor of National POW-MIA Recognition Day, Hedrick-Rhodes VFW Post 5206 will host a presentation on Saturday, Sept. 18, on its efforts to locate missing-in-action service members.   Read Story »

The Mountain State Fair this week offers rides, food and music along with lots of farm animals and equipment for crowds to enjoy.

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Fair offers rides, food, animals and more

Whether watching newborn calves in the Mooternity Ward or pigs racing on a speedway, visitors to the Mountain State Fair this week celebrated farm life in Western North Carolina.   Read Story »

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

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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 »

Historic Johnson Farm Executive Director Mandy Gibson teaches students in the barn at the farm.

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Johnson Farm honors executive director with a week of appreciation

The Historic Johnson Farm community came together recently to honor Executive Director Mandy Gibson with an Appreciation Week recognizing her eight years of transformative leadership at the farm.   Read Story »

A Cherokee basketweaver carries rivercane.

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Film on rivercane loss opens Sept. 19

A new documentary exploring the near-disappearance of rivercane — a native bamboo that was a critical resource for Cherokee culture and a natural protector of riverbanks — will have its world premiere at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Thomas Auditorium at Blue Ridge Community College.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

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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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Community News

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

Todd Kirmss of Holt Orchards named Apple Farmer of the Year

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'We are not animals in a zoo for all of you and our law enforcement to keep an eye on,' Maddie Drake told county commissioners.

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Here's what 14 no-Flockers told county commissioners

They cited George Orwell’s 1984, the Fourth Amendment, civil liberties, the right of privacy, the cost of defending lawsuits. They frequently used the phrase “mass surveillance.”   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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Edwards still fighting House Ethics Committee

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, who was censured by his House colleagues in a 413-2 vote two weeks ago, is still fighting the ethics report that led to the public rebuke.   Read Story »

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

Pisgah Forest man draws long sentence for statutory sex offense

Green River rallies for preemie twins: 'One miracle after another'

Which Hendersonville brewery won medals in N.C. Brewers Cup?

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

Griffin defends hiring of Newman, ex-D.A. who was removed

School Board forum is set

Anti-Flock fervor erupts in city and county