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$1.9M grant will help new BorgWarner plant

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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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United Way announces $352,000 in grants supporting 42 programs

United Way of Henderson County has awarded grants totaling $352,000 in support of 42 programs at 25 local nonprofit agencies in the coming year, the nonprofit announced.   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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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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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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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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