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Phase 1 of reopening starts Friday, Cooper says

Henderson County News

County climbs to 200 cases, 20 deaths

Henderson County reached 200 covid-19 cases and 20 covid-related deaths in the latest reporting from the public health department.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Coronavirus kills Playhouse season

In a major blow to the arts offerings of the community, the Flat Rock Playhouse announced Tuesday that it is canceling the rest of its 2020 season and shifting the Mainstage series to next year.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Impatient with stay-at-home order, commissioners again seek local flexibility

Henderson County commissioners on Monday called on Gov. Roy Cooper to give them the authority to implement their own economic reopening plan so that county residents may "pursue life, liberty and the fruits of their labor."   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Send more money, commissioners tell legislators

Henderson County will receive $2,160,413 in funding to pay for expenses associated with the coronavirus public health emergency, state Rep. Jake Johnson told the Henderson County Board of Commissioners on Monday night.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Chamber announces Athena award nominees

The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, along with the Athena Committee and sponsoring partners, announced seven the nominees for the 13th annual Athena Award.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Coronavirus upends traditional campaigning

Picnics, county fairs, and local festivals are out. Zoom meetings and email blasts are in.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Four Seasons starts separate covid wing

Four Seasons hospice has expanded its Elizabeth House services with a fully dedicated and isolated hall for COVID positive patients, while ensuring protection of the general inpatient and respite patients, their families and staff, the hospice agency announced. The hallway dedicated to patients with covid-19 has a private entrance and will be managed by a select separate group of staff members.   Read Story »

Asheville News

Edwards tacks Buncombe tourism aid onto statewide pandemic relief bill

A covid-19 relief bill the Legislature approved unanimously on Saturday contains a $5 million boost for tourism-related businesses in Buncombe County.   Read Story »

Etowah News

Business owners push back on lengthy post-covid reopening plan

In their third meeting on reopening the county for business post-coronavirus, business owners pushed back on a phased plan they said was too rigid and time-consuming.   Read Story »

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