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Registration opens for county’s Republican convention

Registration is now open for Henderson County’s Republican Party convention, which will be held in March. Read Story »

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Five to be inducted into Education Hall of Fame

Two longtime administrators, a nurse who transitioned to a long career in health occupation education and a couple whose generosity have supported schools for 20 years will be inducted in April into the 2026 Education Hall of Fame, the Henderson County Education Foundation announced Tuesday. Read Story »

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Absher seeks reduction in $2.2 million bond

The attorney for Michael Absher, the Only Hope WNC founder who faces 23 charges of sexual offense involving boys staying at or visiting the youth shelter, is asking the court to lower his client’s bail. Read Story »

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Early voting ends Saturday

Early voting for the March 3 primary, now in its final week, closes at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Read Story »

Bat Cave Fire Chief Steve Freeman speaks to U.S. Sen. Ted Budd as Henderson County Manager John Mitchell looks on in March 2025.

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Bat Cave fire chief to be special guest at State of the Union

Steve Freeman, the Bat Cave fire chief whose harrowing story of surviving a landslide during Hurricane Helene has been seen by thousands, will be seated in the audience at the State of the Union address Tuesday night as special guest of U.S. Sen. Ted Budd. Read Story »

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Dogwood grant helps Early Childhood Taskforce expand mission

The Children & Family Resource Center has been awarded a $130,000 Collaboration and Innovation Grant from Dogwood Health Trust on behalf of the Henderson County Early Childhood Task Force. Read Story »