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Timeline of Casper-Leinenkugel poison-murder case

Timeline of Gudrun Linda Jean Casper-Leinenkugel poison-murder case:   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Hendersonville native is holding sheriffs to account in WNC

A series of alleged misconduct and removal cases within the past year involving Western North Carolina sheriffs has been making waves in the state’s mountain counties due to their rare occurrence, with the district attorney saying she’s “not seen it like this before.”   Read Story »

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Cause of Howard Gap Road fire identified

Investigators determined that an improper campsite led to a recent brush fire that burned eight acres off Howard Gap Road, Henderson County’s Fire Marshal Glen Gillette said Wednesday.   Read Story »

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Detectives investigating mail fraud going door to door

Detectives from Henderson County Sheriff’s Office are going door to door in some neighborhoods in an effort to solve a case of mail fraud.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Stein appoints Athena Brooks to District 42 Superior Court seat

Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday announced the appointment of Athena Fox Brooks to the Superior Court seat that became vacant upon the retirement of Peter Knight, who was chief resident Superior Court judge for the district made up of Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania counties.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Hendersonville native is holding sheriffs to account in WNC

Stein appoints Athena Brooks to District 42 Superior Court seat

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Community News

Tickets on sale now for Blue Ghost tours in the forest

Loft tour gives glimpse of upstairs downtown

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The winning photo in the 2025 Habitat at Home Photo Contest was shot by Ken Weitzen.

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Land conservancy's photo contest opens

Conserving Carolina invites nature lovers to enter the seventh annual Habitat at Home photo contest, which celebrates the beautiful and wild things we can see outdoors.   Read Story »

Ronny Johnson

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Detectives charge man in connection with email scam

Henderson County sheriff’s detectives charged a 64-year-old man on Tuesday in connection with an email scam involving people falsely posing as representatives of PayPal, the sheriff’s office said.   Read Story »

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Bonesteel's George Masa film is launched with free showings

A new documentary exploring the life of George Masa, a Japanese immigrant photographer whose images helped shape early conservation efforts and the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, will be featured in a series of special free screenings across western North Carolina this week ahead of its national broadcast premiere on PBS next month.   Read Story »

Bullington Gardens plant sale blooms Thursday through Sunday

North Henderson carpenters win 'Pawrade of Homes'

LOCAL BRIEFS: BRCC art, Saluda Grade Trail, NHHS woodworkers, 'Walk'n'Roll' on Ecusta Trail

Emergency lights maker adds jobs paying $69k/year

Democrats' new Morning Momentum series features School Board candidates

Brush fire off Howard Gap Road mostly contained after crews work overnight

Bottle labeled as acetonitrile found in search of poison-murder suspect’s home

AVL opens new baggage claim facility