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City expected to hold line on taxes — for now

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Federal lawsuit accuses sheriff’s deputies of using excessive force

A lawsuit filed in federal court this week accuses two Henderson County Sheriff’s Office deputies of using excessive force in 2024 when they took a man into custody during a fire at his home.   Read Story »

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Firecracker Jazz Band kicks off Rhythm & Brews Thursday

Rhythm & Brews returns to South Main Street on Thursday, June 18, featuring Firecracker Jazz Band as headliner and Blake Ellege & the Mojo Brothers Blues Band opening the show.   Read Story »

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Roundabout work to close two segments of Ecusta Trail

LAUREL PARK — NCDOT crews will close two segments of the Ecusta Trail in the coming months as part of the roundabouts project on U.S. 64 in Laurel Park.   Read Story »

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Davis Mountain Road, creeks and rivers get major Helene relief grants

Roadway and sewer line repair on Davis Mountain Road and $18 million for waterway debris removal were among the Hurricane Helene relief grants announced Monday by U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards.   Read Story »

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'Every player is valued, included and celebrated' in Donnie Jones's league

The city of Hendersonville this month honored Donnie Jones, whose belief that everyone deserved a chance to play team sports and congregate socially has created opportunities for hundreds of children and adults with disabilities across Western North Carolina for 25 years.   Read Story »

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Local governments across state are pausing data centers

Charlotte just became the latest, and largest, North Carolina community to instate a temporary pause on the development of new data centers. Its city council unanimously approved a 150-day moratorium in front of a packed house last week, in a scene similar to ones which have played out in town halls and county commissioners chambers across the state.   Read Story »

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Sheetz plans store on Upward Road across from QuikTrip

Expanding its footprint in the area, Sheetz is proposing a 6,139-square-foot convenience store-gas station on Upward Road at Ballenger Road across from the QuikTrip.   Read Story »

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Hygiene machine makes youth club kids feel confident and supported

The Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County has announced a new partnership with Healthy Blue, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina’s Medicaid Managed Care plan, to support the health and well-being of local youth.   Read Story »

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Transportation historian is guest speaker at Saluda Train Tales

SALUDA —Larry Neal, a historian and interpreter at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, is guest speaker at Train Tales at the Saluda Depot Museum at 7 p.m. Friday, June 19.   Read Story »

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