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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 »

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 »

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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 »

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Bullington Gardens plant sale blooms Thursday through Sunday

Gardeners of all experience levels are invited to attend the annual Bullington Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.   Read Story »

Students in the Woodworking II class at North Henderson High School won first place in the ‘Pawrade of Homes,’ a competition that required the design and construction of doghouses.

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North Henderson carpenters win 'Pawrade of Homes'

A carpentry team from North Henderson High School was awarded first place and a $400 prize in the inaugural “Pawrade of Homes,” a workforce development initiative of the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains.   Read Story »

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Stein appoints Athena Brooks to District 42 Superior Court seat

Democrats' new Morning Momentum series features School Board candidates

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Tickets on sale now for Blue Ghost tours in the forest

Loft tour gives glimpse of upstairs downtown

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Blue Ridge Community College’s annual student art showcase opens Friday, May 8, with a reception from 5:30-7 p.m.

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

BRCC student art show opens May 8   Read Story »

HiViz LED Lighting team members pose with a fire truck outfitted with manufacturer's lighting.

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Emergency lights maker adds jobs paying $69k/year

HiViz LED Lighting Inc., a U.S.-based company that designs and manufactures emergency vehicle lighting fixtures and equipment, has announced that it is investing more than $6 million in a new facility.   Read Story »

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Democrats' new Morning Momentum series features School Board candidates

The Henderson County Democratic Party is hosting its first Morning Momentum, a new series of informal gatherings, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 25, at the VFW Hall, 900 N. Main St.   Read Story »

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

BRCC's AI specialist wins NC Excellence in Teaching Award

Search warrants reveal new details in widening poison-murder probe

First community event on Ecusta Trail is Sunday

County breaks ground on $100M courthouse addition

Rugby Middle School gets new principal