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Orr defeats Wyatt, McCall rolls, House incumbents cruise, road bonds win big

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Edwards, Ager wins set up closely watched battle for 11th District seat

Serving up what is likely to be one of two closely watched congressional contests in the state, incumbent Chuck Edwards trounced challenger Adam R. Smith to take the Republican nomination while Buncombe County cattle farmer Jamie Ager cruised past Richard Hudspeth, a physician and retired CEO of Blue Ridge Health, and three others, winning with 65 percent of the vote.   Read Story »

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Mental health conference set for March 23

As behavioral health needs continue to grow across Western North Carolina, the Henderson County Department of Public Health will host the 2026 Behavioral Health Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, at Blue Ridge Community College.   Read Story »

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Voters choose nominees, decide city road bond

Henderson County voters go to the polls Tuesday to fill two seats on the Board of Commissioners, choose Republican and Democratic nominees for Congress and pick the Republican nominee for two state House seats. Hendersonville voters will decide whether the city can borrow $10 million for road, sidewalk and transportation safety improvements.   Read Story »

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Boots'n'Blues kicks off March 27 on Playhouse stage

A powerhouse night of authentic American music will light up the Flat Rock Playhouse when the Boots'n'Blues show hits the stage March 27-29.    Read Story »

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City leaf collection is under way

Crews will begin spring bulk leaf collection service this week for Hendersonville city residents. Leaf collection will continue throughout the month of March and conclude on April 3.    Read Story »

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Cedar Mountain man to 'pay dearly' for child-sex offense

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No serious injuries in experimental aircraft crash

No serious injuries were reported after an experimental aircraft crashed at the Hendersonville Airport on Sunday.   Read Story »

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Edwards announces $166 million in FEMA aid

U.S. Chuck Edwards last week announced the release of $165.9 million in FEMA reimbursement funds to support North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Helene and Covid-19 emergency measures.   Read Story »

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After soccer fields and Ecusta Trail, aquatics advocates say, ‘Got next’

Brady Merrill, a high school senior, stepped up to the lectern and told Henderson County commissioners about his day.   Read Story »

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