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Detectives seek identity of armed robber at Smiley's Flea Market

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How to comfort the grieving during holidays

“If one more person wishes me a Merry Christmas or reminds me that it’s the most wonderful time of the year, I’m going to lock myself in my house until January.” Steve, in his early 40s, is navigating the first holiday season since his wife died in a car accident five months earlier.   Read Story »

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Laurel Park drive raises record 1,000 pounds of food for IAM

The ninth annual Laurel Park Merchants Holiday Food Drive raised a record volume of food for Interfaith Assistance Ministry on Thursday.   Read Story »

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Citing Covid spike, Pardee imposes visitor restrictions

Citing the increased spread of Covid-19 in Henderson County, Pardee has reinstated more stringent restrictions for visitors across all of its facilities. The new visitor restrictions, which went into effect Sunday, aim to limit the risk of exposure for patients, caregivers, and employees.   Read Story »

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Contact with friends, relatives outside household driving Covid surge, Health Dept. says

Henderson County has seen a surge in coronavirus cases in recent weeks, climbing to 93 cases a day per 100,000 population and a positive test rate of 16.2 percent.    Read Story »

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Valley Hill honors Ward for 50 years of service

In 1970, “Bridge Over Troubled Water” led the Billboard charts, “Love Story” was a box office smash and “Marcus Welby, M.D.” drew the most television viewers.   Read Story »

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Top 10: 10, 9, 8 (2)

By any measure, 2020 goes into the history books as one of the most extraordinary years in our history.   Read Story »

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Boys & Girls Club closes until Jan. 7

Out of an abundance of caution and as a result of increased community spread of Covid 19 cases, the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County is temporarily suspending in-person services through the duration of the public schools’ holiday break.   Read Story »

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Church pauses in-person services after Christmas pageant infects dozens

First Baptist Church has paused on-site worship services and ministry activities for 30 days after a widespread Covid-19 outbreak following a Christmas pageant two weeks ago.   Read Story »

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Apple Valley math teacher named a finalist for NC teacher of the year

Shanice Hill, a 6th grade math teacher at Apple Valley Middle School, has been named a state finalist for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching 2020 Prudential NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award.   Read Story »

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