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Widespread rain cools area wildfires

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Leaders of city, county and schools break ground on Berkeley sportsplex

Hailing the project as a model of interlocal cooperation, leaders of the city, county and public school system tossed shovels of dirt on Monday to mark the construction start of the Berkeley Park sportsplex, which will put four soccer fields, a softball diamond and tennis courts on the historic mill village land.   Read Story »

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City's Storm Sweep is a final push to clear Helene debris

The Hendersonville City Council is launching a Storm Sweep throughout April in a final push to clear remaining debris from Hurricane Helene in the city.   Read Story »

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City's mulch giveaway is under way

Hendersonville's spring mulch giveaway program is under way. Mulch is available for pickup 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The free pickup will continue until May 16 or until the mulch is gone.    Read Story »

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Fresh press run of Helene edition coming this week

We underestimated the demand for Unimaginable, our six-months-later look back on Hurricane Helene.   Read Story »

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Authorities lift evacuation orders

Polk County currently has no mandatory evacuations thanks to significant progress firefighters have made to contain three major wildfires. Mandatory evacuation orders were also lifted in Henderson and Transylvania counties.   Read Story »

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Community Foundation has given $1.4 million in Helene grants

As Western North Carolina continues the extended work of rebuilding and recovery following Hurricane Helene, the Community Foundation of Henderson County is marking a milestone in local giving and response.   Read Story »

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Air quality worsens to Code Purple

Henderson County is experiencing unhealthy air quality due to heavy smoke from the ongoing wildfires, the Henderson County Department of Public Health said in an alert urging residents to stay informed and monitor air quality updates.   Read Story »

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BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER HELENE: 'They're using the word catastrophic'

John Mitchell was gazing out at the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, Sept. 25, when he felt a gust of wind on his back. “I’ve got to go home,” he told a friend standing beside him.   Read Story »

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Tickets available for Pardee's Spring Soiree

Tickets are now available for Pardee Hospital Foundation’s Spring Soiree, on Friday, April 11, at Kenmure Country Club.   Read Story »

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