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JD Vance visit could snarl traffic

Henderson County officials warned motorists that they could encounter travel impacts today during Vice President JD Vance's visit to the apple country.   Read Story »

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Campaign sign vandalism: Just stop

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County officials opened a new passport office in the Grove Street courthouse with a ribbon cutting Thursday. [photo courtesy of Mike Morgan, Henderson County Chief Communications Officer]

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Passport office opens in Grove Street courthouse

People interested in getting a passport in Henderson County now have the option of visiting the county courthouse to have their applications processed.   Read Story »

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State sets hearing Wednesday on Buncombe bear-feeding rule

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will hold a public hearing this week on its proposed temporary rule prohibiting feeding and attracting bears in Buncombe County, the site of 271 reports of people feeling threatened by bears since May 1.   Read Story »

Supporters of Republican and Democratic candidates lined up outside the elections office during the first day of early voting on Thursday.

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EARLY VOTING GUIDE: Hours, polling sites, sample ballot

Early voting for the Nov. 3 election across the state got under way Thursday as voters make their choices for U.S. Senate, the state Supreme Court, Congress and other offices.   Read Story »

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County office to provide veteran survivor benefits information on Thursday

The Henderson County Veterans Services office is holding a workshop on veteran survivor benefits at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in the first-floor meeting room of the Hedrick-Rhodes Veterans Center, 900 N. Main St.   Read Story »

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Campaign sign vandalism: Just stop

Ager has five times more cash than Balkcom

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County office to provide veteran survivor benefits information on Thursday

Pardee's Teammate of the Year 'elevates everyone around her'

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Ager has five times more cash than Balkcom

Democrat Jamie Ager held a substantial lead over Republican nominee Jennifer Capps Balkcom in cash on hand as the closely watched 11th Congressional District campaign entered the stretch drive to Election Day, Federal Election Commission reports showed.   Read Story »

The annual Henderson County Open Studio Tour Oct. 16-18 lets visitors meet artists, see their work and their work process. [ART BY SUSAN WEBB TREGAY]

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Meet artists in Open Studio Tour

Artists and craft-makers throughout Henderson County will open their studio doors and invite the community during the annual Henderson County Open Studio Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16-18.   Read Story »

Business

Plant stands to receive $787,000 in tax incentives for plant expansion

A Henderson County manufacturer that wants to invest $62 million in a plant upgrade would receive up to $787,000 in tax refunds if the county Board of Commissioners OKs proposed economic development incentives.   Read Story »

Young children of murder suspect confused by their mother’s detention, her friend says

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