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Rugby Middle School gets new principal

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Search warrants reveal new details in widening poison-murder probe

When Elroy Lund died on May 10, 2017, at age 72, his grown daughters immediately suspected that his wife, Gudrun Linda Jean Casper-Leinenkugel, may have been responsible.   Read Story »

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County breaks ground on $100M courthouse addition

Henderson County commissioners, administrators and construction managers on Monday celebrated the start of the costliest capital project in the local government’s history, tossing ceremonial scoots of dirt at the North Grove Street site.   Read Story »

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Conservationists announce 'people’s public hearing' on rollback of Roadless Rule

The future of some of America’s last wild forests — including treasured landscapes in Western North Carolina — is at risk, say conservationists who announced a public hearing this month to air concerns about a significant rollback of the national forests’ Roadless Rule.   Read Story »

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First community event on Ecusta Trail is Sunday

Walkers, joggers, rollers and bicyclists are invited to register for the Main2Main “Walk & Roll” event on Sunday, April 19, supporting the Ecusta Trail.   Read Story »

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Hendo Earth Fest, set for April 18, seeks volunteers

The fourth annual Hendo Earth Fest takes place 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 18, downtown Hendersonville featuring family-friendly activities for children of all ages and engaging musical acts.    Read Story »

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FEMA announces $26 million to buy Helene-destroyed properties

Eighteen homes in Fletcher, Gerton and Hendersonville severely damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene are among 75 properties in Henderson, Polk and Yancey counties awarded $26 million in FEMA funding to eliminate flood risks, the agency announced.   Read Story »

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Halifax Resolves were pivotal to American Revolution

On Sunday, April 12, a large crowd of North Carolinians will gather in the town of Halifax to commemorate the 250th anniversary of a pivotal historical event.   Read Story »

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Cemetery maintenance class offers hands-on training

The Henderson County Cemetery Advisory Committee will hold a cemetery maintenance class on Saturday, April 18 at Shaw's Creek Baptist Church.   Read Story »

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AAUW program focuses on life transitions

AAUW, formerly the American Association of University Women, invites the public to its monthly meeting Thursday, April 9, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 Sixth Ave. W. The theme is life transitions.   Read Story »

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