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Farmland bond supporters kick off campaign today

A farmland preservation bond issue if approved in the Nov. 3 election would raise $25 million to save agricultural land by paying farmers to give up development rights forever. An easement on the property would bar development, subdivision and non-agricultural commercial use while guaranteeing the landowner the right to farm. [YES FARMS AND FOREST BOND]
Representatives from the city and other partners celebrated the grants and loans received to fund Hendersonville's Wastewater Treatment Facility Flood Mitigation and Expansion Project. Shown, from left, are Zachary Trammel (McKim & Creed), Brent Detwiler (city engineer), Susan Mims (Dogwood Health Trust), Devin Owen and Garrett DeMoss, of the city, Suzanne Molloy (N.C. DEQ Division of Water Infrastructure), Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Hensley, Adam Steurer, water-sewer director, Brian White (Land of Sky Regional Council).

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After Helene, city makes major investment in wastewater treatment plant

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City wins grant for downtown facades, murals

The Friends of Downtown Hendersonville has received a $25,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support its Downtown Business Improvement Grant Program, providing financial assistance to businesses in the Main Street and Historic Seventh Avenue districts.   Read Story »

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A stroll down Main Street 100 years ago

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is Part 1 of Carey O’Cain’s two-part account of his mother’s remembrance of Main Street in 1925.   Read Story »

The new 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop opened Monday on Spartanburg Highway.

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New drive-thru coffee shop has big opening

Customers in cars and on foot lined up early Monday and continued streaming in when 7 Brew, a new drive-thru coffee shop, opened on Spartanburg Highway.   Read Story »

A conservation easement has forever protected a tract of land that includes boulders, ravines, cliffs, trout streams and rare plants. [PHOTO BY OWEN CARSON]

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Easement protects 'incredibly biodiverse part of the world’

A 121-acre tract of land bordering Chimney Rock State Park is now protected forever, safeguarding exceptional biodiversity and almost three miles of clean mountain streams, thanks to a conservation easement the owners placed on the property.   Read Story »

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Jennifer Balkcom speaks to a crowd gathered in Gastonia for a campaign rally..

On stage with Trump, Balkcom touts signature issue

Edwards still fighting House Ethics Committee

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Historic Johnson Farm announces Farm Fun Day

County pays tribute to Sept. 11 victims, first responders on 25th anniversary

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Henderson County Public Schools officials and first responders look on as students from Upward Elementary School exit their bus after it was involved in an accident Monday morning.

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No injuries reported in school bus accident

No one was injured Monday morning when a school bus collided with an SUV on Upward Road.   Read Story »

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Elections board announces winners of 'I Voted' sticker design

Old Glory, an apple and an excellent rendering of the Historic Courthouse are featured in the winning designs of "I Voted" stickers for this year's general election on Nov. 3.   Read Story »

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St. James Choir's Choral Evensong honors Bev Ward

The St. James Choir will perform Choral Evensong for St. Michael and All Angels at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at St. James Episcopal Church. The performance serves as a memorial to Beverly “Bev” Ward, who died earlier this year. A prelude begins at 4:40 p.m.   Read Story »

National Night Out happens Oct,. 6 at Walmart

Historic Johnson Farm announces Farm Fun Day

On stage with Trump, Balkcom touts signature issue

EHHS graduate remembered as devoted husband, father and son

VFW talk highlights hunt for MIA soldiers

Fair offers rides, food, animals and more

Johnson Farm honors executive director with a week of appreciation

Film on rivercane loss opens Sept. 19