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Lapsley was prepared if Deputy Hendrix's killer was on the loose

After sharing the story of his recovery from a rare and life-threatening immune system disorder, Commissioner Bill Lapsley matched it with another dramatic story of preparing to defend his family against a potential violent criminal.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Lapsley shares story of dramatic recovery from life-threatening condition

Commissioner Bill Lapsley, back at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the first time in more than two months, told the dramatic story of the diagnosis and medical treatment for a rare condition that endangered his life.   Read Story »

North Carolina News

'Whatever happens, the Republic will survive'

RALEIGH — The day before the 2018 midterms, I posted a column about “what to do if you lose.” Without knowing the outcome, I urged those about to be disappointed not to react to their loss in ways that would make themselves, and everyone around them, miserable.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Zeta's heavy rain causes sewer spills in city

The city of Hendersonville wastewater collection system experienced four discharges of untreated wastewater from its collection system during the torrential rains from Tropical Storm Zeta on Thursday.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Henderson County's turnout reaches 65 percent

 When early voting ended at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Henderson County's voter turnout stood at 64.5 percent, a record for voting before Election Day. Across the state, 4.53 million voters had cast ballots — 1.4 million more than in 2016. This most extraordinary of election seasons capped the early voting period with a stunning statistic: Turnout of Democratic and Republican party voters was exactly the same, at 64.71 percent.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

IAM food drive, winter coat collection under way

Interfaith Assistance Ministry kicked off its fourth annual Holiday Food Drive last week to help ensure that local families can enjoy a holiday meal at home during the upcoming holiday season.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Two child care facilities recognized for excellence in health

Two family child care homes in Henderson County have been recognized by the statewide program REACH (Recognizing ECEs Advancing Children’s Healthy Habits) for their excellence in child health.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

It's Halloween, a blue moon and fall back (check your smoke alarm)

Halloween, a blue moon and the end of Daylight Saving Time all happen tonight, which means it's also time to test smoke alarms while turning the clock back.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Herd immunity 'is a dangerous suggestion,' health director says

It’s discouraging for all of us to see the current trends with increasing cases in the world, our country, state and county. Despite valid efforts by many to socially distance and wear masks along with public health efforts for testing, case investigations and contact tracing, cases are continuing to climb because we’re simply dropping our guard.   Read Story »

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