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LOCAL BRIEFS: BRCC leaders, railroad club Fourth of July event, SkillsUSA winners
![Pictured, from left, are Blue Ridge Community College team members who completed community college leadership programs over the past year: Crystal Bradshaw, Kerby Placak, Shawn Moore, Benjamin Rickert, Dr. Sarah Parlier and Kate St. Jacques. [RICH KEEN/BRCC]](/images/stories/2026/05/thumbs/Leadership.jpg)
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Shopping at Mast General on Saturday boosts land trust
The Hendersonville Mast General Store will donate 20 percent of its sales to Conserving Carolina on Land Trust Day, Saturday, June 6, and representatives of the group will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to meet store guests, explain the vital initiatives their agency takes to protect local land and waterways and create wildflower seed packets. Read Story »
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Circles program guides lower-income families to financial independence
Circles Henderson County is launching a poverty-reduction initiative called Circles USA that is based on building intentional friendships across income lines. Read Story »
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Celebrate Flat Rock! Ice Cream Social is Saturday
The annual Celebrate Flat Rock! Ice Cream Social will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Flat Rock Village Hall, 110 Village Center Drive. Read Story »
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BROADLY SPEAKING: How our mountains became a 'Garden of Eden'
The first European explorer to visit what would become Henderson County was Hernando DeSoto. In May and June of 1540, DeSoto and approximately 500-600 soldiers entered North Carolina. Read Story »
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Diocese of Charlotte ordains 10 into priesthood
The Diocese of Charlotte on Saturday ordained a record 10 men into the priesthood, the highest number in its 54-year history and among the highest number to be ordained by any diocese nationally this year. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
![Chart shows cash on hand for candidates in the 11th Congressional District election. [OPENSECRETS.ORG]](/images/stories/2026/05/ELX2.png)
Ager taps national network of donors for campaign haul
In ‘pleasant surprise,’ county budget holds the line on property tax rate
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Community Foundation names new president/CEO
Tickets on sale now for Blue Ghost tours in the forest
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Pardee's Walk-In Wednesday hiring events offered through Aug. 26
UNC Health Pardee will host weekly Walk-In Wednesdays hiring events throughout the summer, offering candidates the opportunity to explore career opportunities and connect directly with members of the organization’s recruiting team. Read Story »
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BorgWarner expansion to add 378 jobs off Upward Road
BorgWarner Inc. announced Tuesday that it will expand its operations in Henderson County with a capital investment of at least $100 million that will create 378 new jobs paying more than $67,047 a year. Read Story »
First Blue Ridge Beer Festival set for Saturday
Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning
Murder charges expected after death of toddler
Community Foundation names new president/CEO
Big rain causes damage, triggers Helene PTSD
NCDOT responding to road washouts, damage in Hickory Nut Gorge
NWS issues flash flood warning
Citing traffic, planning board tables call on 102-unit townhome proposal
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