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Mountain Community launches statewide online school

The Mountain Community School, a public charter school serving students across Henderson County since 1999, has announced the launch of Mountain Community Online School, a new statewide, fully remote, tuition-free public charter school for students in grades 4 through 8.   Read Story »

Although apple blossoms are pretty to look at, they spell trouble for growers when early flowering is followed by a frost or freeze, as happened last week in Henderson County orchards. [LIGHTNING FILE PHOTO]

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St. Patrick’s Day freeze whacks apple crop

Those sunny 70-degree days sure feel good in February after an ice storm, a deep freeze and a blanket of snow.   Read Story »

Downtown lofts will be showcased during the 2026 Downtown Loft Tour on Saturday, March 28.

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Loft tour gives glimpse of upstairs downtown

The public can discover what’s behind the doors of some of Hendersonville’s most intriguing Main Street spaces during the 2026 Downtown Loft Tour 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 28.   Read Story »

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Blythe Street man charged with felony exploitation

A special crimes against children squad charged a 40-year-old Blythe Street man with six felony counts of exploitation of a minor on Wednesday after they executed a search warrant at his home.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Republican leaders choose nominee for Superior Court judgeship

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Four Seasons Politics

Berger concession caps 15-year reign of power

Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, on Tuesday conceded that he lost his District 26 party primary to challenger Sam Page.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Republican leaders choose nominee for Superior Court judgeship

Berger concession caps 15-year reign of power

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Downtown lofts will be showcased during the 2026 Downtown Loft Tour on Saturday, March 28.

Loft tour gives glimpse of upstairs downtown

'Joy of Jazz Festival' presents free concert on Saturday

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The 24th Asheville Orchid Festival takes place this weekend at the North Carolina Arboretum.

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Asheville Orchid Festival puts on a dazzling show

World-class orchid growers and breeders will exhibit their works when the Western North Carolina Orchid Society and the North Carolina Arboretum host the 24th Asheville Orchid Festival this weekend at the arboretum.   Read Story »

A squadron of Marines move the flag-draped coffin carrying the remains of World War II veteran Luther Rhodes from a Delta Airlines flight to Jackson Funeral Home’s waiting hearse.

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Remains of missing WWII Marine Luther Rhodes return home after more than 80 years

With a brother and extended family he never knew looking on, the remains of World War II soldier Luther Rhodes returned to Henderson County Tuesday, more than 80 years after he died fighting the Japanese during the battle for Guadalcanal.   Read Story »

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Road to Bat Cave, Chimney Rock to reopen this weekend

BAT CAVE — The N.C. Department of Transportation, in partnership with local municipalities, will remove barricades and open U.S. 64 to traffic this weekend, ahead of schedule.   Read Story »

Community invited to 'Walk & Roll' on Ecusta Trail

Berger requests recount, files protests

'Joy of Jazz Festival' presents free concert on Saturday

Laurel Park residents invited to comment on comp plan

Carolina Village plans to add 60 apartments, new amenities

County triggers taskforce on shooting range permits

Party leaders to pick candidates for vacant Superior Court judge seat

City announces lineup for Rhythm & Brews concert series