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Contractor pulls out of Fairmont-Cedars project
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Commissioners, NC Legislature, Long Leaf Pine Order honor Waldrup
Kevin Waldrup, a firefighter for 45 years, was honored on Wednesday during the regular meeting of the Henderson County Board of Commissioners — and not just by the county. Read Story »
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USTA awards $200,000 grant for Berkeley Park sportsplex courts
When tennis players are whacking the ball at the new Berkeley Park sportsplex this coming fall, they may not even be aware that a big name in the game had a part in paying for the courts. Read Story »
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Registration open to volunteer during Days of Caring
Registration is now open for individuals, families, or teams to sign up with a local nonprofit to volunteer at the 2026 Days of Caring, sponsored by the United Way of Henderson County May 8 and 9. Read Story »
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City announces lineup for Rhythm & Brews concert series
Jazz, blues, country and Southern rock acts will take the stage during the 2026 Rhythm & Brews Concert Series in downtown Hendersonville. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
![Chart shows three options for funding the debt service for the $100 million courthouse tower. Other options not shown include a bond issue and shifting some rainy-day fund money to cover debt service. [HENDERSON COUNTY JCAR PRESENTATION]](/images/stories/2026/03/Funding.png)
VERDICT: DIVIDED BOARD OKs $100M COURTHOUSE ANNEX
Rockingham sheriff inches toward upset of powerful state Senate leader
Community News
North Henderson senior named Boys & Girls Club's Youth of the Year
Commissioners, NC Legislature, Long Leaf Pine Order honor Waldrup
![A large builder of affordable housing developments is seeking city zoning approval to construct a 77-unit apartment building on Mitchelle Drive next to Shroader’s Honda. [CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT]](/images/stories/2026/03/LaurelMeadows.png)
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Planning board endorses rezoning for affordable housing
The city could make a dent in the area’s affordable housing deficit if the Hendersonville City Council authorizes a rezoning on Mitchelle Drive near Four Seasons Boulevard. Read Story »
![Heather Kell, a Hannah Flanagan's waitress, speaks at the White House about a tax refund she received because 2025 tax legislation exempted tips from taxation. [SCREENSHOT OF WHITE HOUSE VIDEO]](/images/stories/2026/03/HeatherTrump.jpg)
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Local waitress highlights tax benefit at White House
Heather Kell is just one more waitress in a world full of waitresses. A single mom, she works hard, with a smile. She's more loyal than most, having worked at Hannah Flanagan's, the popular Irish pub on Main Street, for some 20 years. Read Story »
Rockingham sheriff inches toward upset of powerful state Senate leader
County poised to create taskforce on shooting range permits
North Henderson senior named Boys & Girls Club's Youth of the Year
Police shoot knife-wielding suspect
Developer's lawsuit accuses city of 'whimsical, willful and unreasonable' denial of rezoning
Go-or-no vote scheduled on $93M courthouse expansion
Company eyes adding 33 jobs paying $69,000/year
Carolina Village seeks rezoning for 60-unit residential building
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