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Early voting starts at 8 a.m. Thursday

Master fiddler Josh Goforth will perform at the first Winter Ramble.

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LOCAL BRIEFS: 3-day mountain music event, brass ensemble, Trails of St. John

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Hendersonville Mayor Barbara Volk received the G. Ray Cantrell Lifetime Service Award from Chamber President Bob Williford while Craig DeBrew of Duke Energy presented Citizenship and Service Award to Rebecca McCall. [JULS BUCKMAN/Juls Buckman Photography]

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WOMEN RULE: Volk, McCall win top honors at Chamber dinner

Two leaders who have made significant contributions to Henderson County during their service in elective office received the top awards on Jan. 29 during the 103rd Annual Dinner and Awards Program of the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce at Blue Ridge Conference Hall at BRCC.   Read Story »

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Pardee holding open house hiring event next week

UNC Health Pardee has rescheduled its February Walk-In Wednesdays hiring event due to the impacts of the recent snowstorm. The event will now be held on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the hospital, 800 N. Justice St. Signage in the lobby will direct to the location.    Read Story »

Battalion Chief Bradley Bailey, Battalion Chief Dustin Nicholson, Chief Justin Ward, Chief D. James Miller, Fire Marshal Nate Young, Administrative Assistant Pam Ludwig and Battalion Chief Jon Ward. [CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE]

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Council thanks Chief Miller, welcomes Justin Ward as new fire chief

The Hendersonville City Council honored retiring Fire Chief D. James Miller and welcomed the new chief, Justin Ward, during its regular meeting Thursday night.   Read Story »

Goats look out the barn door. The photo was made when rangers and volunteers were returning from a memorial service for Ailish, who died of complications from birthing her kids. Hankin said it was as if Ailish’s friends knew what had taken place. [PHOTO BY GLEN HANKET]

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Sandburg Home volunteer shares joys of the park

Situated in the rolling hills of Flat Rock, the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site preserves the legacies of Carl and Lillian “Paula” Sandburg. A top Western North Carolina attraction, the historic site draws up to 90,000 visitors yearly.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Barbara Volk has been the one constant presence while the Hendersonville City Council evolved over the years. Often the only female member of the board, she served in the mid-teens with Jeff Miller, Jerry Smith, Steve Caraker and Ron Stephens. Currently, the council is made up of Melinda Lowrance, Lyndsey Simpson, Jennifer Hensley and Gina Baxter. They’re shown with city Stormwater Director Michael Huffman in 2025.

Mayor Volk on glide-path to retirement after serving city for 37 years

Democratic candidates for the 11th Congressional District ask for support from primary voters

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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

These heroes won state and national awards in 2025

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Kenny Hipps

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Sacked HPD captain is under a criminal investigation, council is told

A veteran Hendersonville police officer was fired from his job last month and currently faces a criminal investigation of allegations that he billed a private company for off-duty hours at the same time he was on duty in his police job, the Hendersonville City Council was told Thursday night after it emerged from a closed door session to discuss a personnel matter.   Read Story »

Barbara Volk has been the one constant presence while the Hendersonville City Council evolved over the years. Often the only female member of the board, she served in the mid-teens with Jeff Miller, Jerry Smith, Steve Caraker and Ron Stephens. Currently, the council is made up of Melinda Lowrance, Lyndsey Simpson, Jennifer Hensley and Gina Baxter. They’re shown with city Stormwater Director Michael Huffman in 2025.

Four Seasons Politics

Mayor Volk on glide-path to retirement after serving city for 37 years

Barbara Volk’s decision in 1989 to seek a seat on the Hendersonville City Council came with some confusion.Her campaign signs asked voters to support “Volk” for the job.   Read Story »

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City voters to decide $10 million transportation bond

Hendersonville city residents will vote up or down on a $10 million general obligation bond for transportation during the March 3 primary election.   Read Story »

Grand jury issues indictments in poison murders

Man, 22, charged with using blue lights to stop a vehicle

Kids back in school Wednesday for first time in 11 days

Kids out for seventh straight snow day

Here are the snow totals

AgHC announces new director

Detectives arrest two after search warrant turns up cache of drugs

Edney Inn, Hog Rock and Pot Shoals roads, Lake Lure Marina get FEMA grants