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Jabil announces $100M plant expansion

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Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors five nonprofit leaders from county

Five nonprofit leaders in leaders in Henderson County are among the recipients of the 2026 North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards, the Community Foundation of Henderson County announced Thursday.   Read Story »

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Bike plan survey now open

The city of Hendersonville is seeking public input as planners draft Bike Hendo, a new bicycle plan intended to guide future biking and rolling infrastructure in the city.   Read Story »

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City seeks dismissal of lawsuit over denial of rezoning request

The developer who sued the city of Hendersonville over the council’s rejection of a rezoning request on Haywood Road lacks standing to sue because it is not the legal landowner, city attorneys argue in a motion to dismiss filed in Henderson County Superior Court.   Read Story »

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City expected to hold line on taxes — for now

City Manager John Connet announced Wednesday that he is not recommending a property tax increase in the city's 2026-27 budget but signaled that a projected reduction of in sales tax revenue and the outcome of a pay and classification study were likely to trigger a rate increase next year.   Read Story »

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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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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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EHHS teacher assistant charged with sex offense with student

A 25-year-old Henderson County school employee who most recently was working as a teacher assistant at East Henderson High School was arrested Wednesday and charged with statutory sex offense with a child and sex act with a student, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office and the school system central office said Friday.   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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County is set for sensational celebration of America 250

Hendersonville’s smalltown Main Street will come alive with a red, white and blue celebration of America’s 250th birthday on the Fourth of July, including a parade, reading of the Declaration of Independence, music headliner Blake Ellege and a spectacular fireworks show.   Read Story »

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