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Democrats accept state House maps, pan Senate and congressional lines

The N.C. House and Senate gave final approval to redrawn or remedial legislative electoral maps Thursday, after last-minute adjustments delayed the Senate session several times.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Blue Ridge Parkway visits rose 13 percent last year

Blue Ridge Parkway attracted an estimated 15.9 million recreation visits to the park in 2021, making it one of the most popular National Park Service destinations.    Read Story »

Henderson County News

Application period now open for tropical storm Fred crop loss payments

The application period for the Agricultural Crop Loss Program for farmers that suffered losses due to Tropical Storm Fred is now open, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Shepherd funeral home agrees to surrender preneed contracts

In May of last year, when Commissioner Daniel Andreotta asked fellow commissioners to join him in sending a complaint to state regulators about the condition of Shepherd Memorial Park, one commissioner objected.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Rugby student wins state free throw championship

A Rugby Middle School student won the State Foul Shooting Championship in the 12- and 13-year-old girls division on Feb. 12 and is headed to a regional competition next month.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Four schoolteachers earn National Board Certification

Four Henderson County public school teachers have recently earned National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards while 16 recertified their credentials in 2021.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Student leaders pledge to combat substance abuse

Henderson County high school students who have pledged to combat drug abuse stood and listened to a proclamation read by County Commissioner Rebecca McCall on Wednesday ahead of "We Are Hope" substance abuse awareness week March 7-11.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

City Council commits to new Fire Station 1, moving minigolf to Edwards Park

Emphasizing that their plan will result in an improved minigolf experience, Hendersonville City Council members on Thursday gave the green light to building a new Fire Station 1 and relocating the golf attraction across the street.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

County invites public input on spending $22.8 million in rescue money

The Henderson County Board of Commissioners will take public comment on Wednesday morning about how the county should spend $22.8 million in American Rescue Plan money.   Read Story »

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