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Ringers perform pop favorites in free concert today

The Blue Ridge Ringers will perform “Pop! Go the Handbells” featuring popular music through the years at venues across the region.
A tree trunk covers a headstone at the Edney Family Cemetery in Bat Cave, which remains covered with many trees blown down by Hurricane Helene in September 2024. [PHOTO BY TOBY LINVILLE]

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Volunteers needed to fix historic cemetery buried by Helene

BAT CAVE — A historic cemetery in Bat Cave suffered major damage during Hurricane Helene. At least 10 trees fell into the cemetery. Trees, branches and debris cover the gravestones. Until the cemetery is cleared of trees and debris, it is unknown how many gravestones may have been broken or destroyed.   Read Story »

20 Bearfootin' bears will be unveiled on Wednesday at the Welcome Center stage.

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2026 Bearfootin’ bears debut on Wednesday

Twenty brand-new bears starring in this year’s Bearfootin’ Art Walk will be unveiled at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at the outdoor Welcome Center Stage, 201 S. Main St., the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville announced.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

House ethics panel investigating Edwards, reports say

The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards involving unspecified allegations of "improper behavior," sources have told news organizations.   Read Story »

Sports

Pardee offers sports physicals for prep athletes

Starting this week, UNC Health Pardee Sports Medicine will once again provide sports physicals for local student-athletes, serving 23 middle and high schools across the region.   Read Story »

Former attorney Sam Neill testifies about his efforts to pay back to the victims of his crimes.

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State says Neill 'taking advantage of the system' to minimize restitution payments

Saying he had few options, Special Superior Court Judge Craig Croom on Wednesday entered a civil judgement against disbarred attorney Sam Neill after finding Neill willfully violated the terms of his probation by failing to pay enough restitution to the victims of his crimes.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

House ethics panel investigating Edwards, reports say

Hendersonville native is holding sheriffs to account in WNC

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Community News

Tickets on sale now for Blue Ghost tours in the forest

Loft tour gives glimpse of upstairs downtown

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The Kiwanis Club’s Youth of the Year honorees were, from left, Elijah Marlow, Abigail Garnett, Ryleigh Ramsey, Marisa Torres-Arona and Arden Folmar; and, in front, Andraya Young. [CONTRIBUTED]

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Kiwanis Club honors outstanding youth

The Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville honored students from across Henderson County at its annual Youth of the Year program in April, recognizing young leaders from K-Kids and Key Clubs for their service and community involvement.   Read Story »

Shown, from left, are Hendersonville Mayor Barbara Volk, Hendersonville Police Officer Elijah Bradley, Hendersonville Fire Engineer Grace Harrill, Henderson County Sheriff’s Lt. Kenneth Gaddy, Henderson County Emergency Medical Services Assistant EMS Supervisor Faith Williams, Henderson County Fire & Rescue Assistant Chief Katie Scheip and Henderson County Board of Commissioners Chair William Lapsley. Fletcher Fire & Rescue Chief Robert Griffin, also a Shield Award winner, was unable to attend. [CONTRIBUTED]

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Knights of Columbus honors first responders

The Hendersonville Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Council 7184 presented the 34th annual Shield Awards on April 23 to law officers, firefighters and other first responders in recognition of exemplary community service and dedication to their sworn duty to aid and protect the public.   Read Story »

Opening Day at the Mills River Farm Market is Saturday, May 2. [RIVERVIEW FARMS]

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Farmers markets open Saturday; city adds Art Walk

Area farmers markets open this weekend, offering a cornucopia of fruits, vegetables, flowers, plant sets, honey and other products.   Read Story »

Prosecutors say park shooting death happened after a planned fight

Defense seeks release on bond of poison-murder suspect

Teens charged in Dana park shooting

One dead in shooting at Dana Park

Rare sketch of North Carolina Brigade during Revolution is coming to Raleigh

Stein appoints Athena Brooks to District 42 Superior Court seat

Photo exhibit opens Friday at East Flat Rock studio

Here's update on Helene road repairs, other projects in the works