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MountainTrue wins $100,000 for water testing

Henderson County News

Governor's order won't stop GOP from meeting

The Henderson County Republican Party plans to resume its monthly breakfast meeting next Saturday even as a state executive order bars gatherings of more than 10 people.   Read Story »

Dana News

Landowners plan subdivision on Howard Gap Road in Dana

Landowners are seeking approval to build a 12-home subdivision on Howard Gap Road at Staton Road in the Dana community.   Read Story »

North Carolina News

Cooper rejects treasurer's appeal for in-person meetings

RALEIGH — Tensions between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and some Republican members of the Council of State surfaced again on Tuesday, this time over virtual meetings.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Covid concern cancels Mountain State Fair

FLETCHER — The ongoing covid-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of conditions come September have caused the state's agriculture chief to call off this year's N.C. Mountain State Fair.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (246)

This week's Lightning features our coverage of prep football teams practicing 6 feet apart, our report on the Hendersonville City Council's fight over face mask enforcement, aerial photos of the Hendersonville High School construction and much more.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Divided City Council struggles with mask enforcement

A sharply divided Hendersonville City Council has directed the city police department to issue citations to business owners who are repeatedly and flagrantly flouting face mask and social distancing rules, though just how that will work is unclear.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Local NAACP chapter opposes defunding police

The local chapter of the NAACP said in a statement Monday that while it supports law enforcement reforms in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis, it opposes defunding law enforcement agencies.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Blue Ridge Craft Trails spotlight artists in studios

The best of traditional and contemporary craft is just a trail away during Blue Ridge Craft Trails Month this month in Henderson County.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Literacy Council appoints new board members

The Blue Ridge Literacy Council has elected three new directors to its board.   Read Story »

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