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Here's how schools will operate in-person and virtually this year

Henderson County News

School Board makes masks optional

The Henderson County School Board voted 5-2 on Monday to make masks optional for students, teachers and staff this school year, pleasing the majority of parents that packed the board meeting room and implored the system to "unmask our kids." Read Story »

Henderson County News

Motorcyclist dies in parkway crash

A 38-year-old motorcyclist died of injuries suffered in a crash on the Blue Ridge Parkway on Saturday, the National Park Service reported. Read Story »

Edneyville News

Commissioners eye sewer service in Edneyville

Henderson County commissioners will consider spending as much as $62 million on a broad plan to provide sewer service in the Edneyville or as little as $2.2 million to replace a failing septic system that serves Edneyville Elementary School. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Security seized Glock Cawthorn inadvertently stowed in carry-on

Airport security officers at Asheville Regional Airport detected and seized a 9-mm Glock pistol from U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn as he was going through security before a flight in February, the congressman's office confirmed. Read Story »

Henderson County News

Bar issues disciplinary order to city attorney unrelated to city role

The North Carolina State Bar issued an order of discipline against City Attorney Angela Beeker for actions relating to the closing her private practice in 2010, the city announced in a news release Friday morning. Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Security seized Glock Cawthorn inadvertently stowed in carry-on

Lifting mask mandate, Cooper presses vaccination campaign

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Community News

Here's how schools will operate in-person and virtually this year

Regulatory board rejects proposal to reopen Thos. Shepherd funeral home

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Henderson County News

Country stars headline free Block Party tonight

Two of rising stars of country music showcase their music at Hendersonville’s Block Party on Main tonight. Read Story »

Henderson County News

Pandemic puts kids months behind in reading, math, study says

A new report is shedding light on the academic, social, and mental-health damage caused by school closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Lifting mask mandate, Cooper presses vaccination campaign

Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday that, although statewide mask mandates will still expire today according to recent guidance, his administration is launching vaccination verification requirements for Cabinet agencies and a general campaign to encourage other government entities and private businesses toward similar vaccination requirements. Read Story »