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County robotics team to compete at state championship

: Henderson County’s robotics team poses with the robot they built for a competition in Asheville in March. The team will compete in the state robotics championship in April. Members of the team from left to right are: Cooper Funcheon, with thumbs up, Eli Toeung, Dorian Hargis, Alexander Jackson, Aiden Jenkins, Kevin Hernandez Romo and Jakub Dovrtel, kneeling in front.
Elroy A. Lund Jr. and Linda Casper-Leinenkugel married in March 2017. Photo of Casper-Leinenkugel is from 2016.

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Detectives probing 2017 death of poison-murder defendant's husband

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World War II soldier Luther Rhodes was laid to rest in Edneyville Saturday, 83 years after his death on Guadalcanal.

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World War II soldier Luther Rhodes laid to rest 83 years after his death

A funeral service delayed for 83 years finally took place Saturday in Edneyville when family, friends and veterans gathered to honor the memory of World War II soldier Luther Rhodes, a Marine killed in action while fighting the Japanese in the battle for Guadalcanal.   Read Story »

A huge crowd gathered at the Historic Courthouse Saturday for the third 'No Kings' rally protesting policies and actions of the Trump administration. [PHOTO BY RICHARD LABUNSKI]

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Throng gathers for 'No Kings' rally

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the Historic Courthouse plaza downtown on Saturday as part of the nationwide and global rallies against the Trump administration's policies on immigration enforcement, federal budget cuts and environmental protection rollbacks, plus the war in Iran.   Read Story »

Facebook opened a huge data center in Forest City in 2012.

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Ask Matt ... whether a data center could locate here

Q. I have heard a lot about these massive and unwanted data centers. The cities of Brevard and Canton just slapped a moratorium on them and Spartanburg County’s proposed data center has been in the news. What are the chances that they might build one in Henderson County?   Read Story »

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Community invited to 'Walk & Roll' on Ecusta Trail

Walkers, joggers, rollers and bicyclists are invited to register for the Main2Main “Walk & Roll” event on Sunday, April 19, supporting the Ecusta Trail.   Read Story »

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Republican leaders choose nominee for Superior Court judgeship

Berger concession caps 15-year reign of power

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Downtown lofts will be showcased during the 2026 Downtown Loft Tour on Saturday, March 28.

Loft tour gives glimpse of upstairs downtown

'Joy of Jazz Festival' presents free concert on Saturday

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NWS issues red flag warning for Saturday

Gusty winds and low humidity add up to a broad red flag warning against outdoor burning Saturday, Henderson County emergency managers and the National Weather Service warned.   Read Story »

Hundreds of demonstrators turned out for a 'No Kings' rally in June 2025.

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'No Kings 3.0' rally set for Saturday

Indivisible Henderson County and Persist of Henderson County in partnership with Hendersonville Pride, the Henderson County NAACP and Progressive Alliance of Henderson County are organizing “No Kings 3.0” in partnership with Indivisible Project’s nationwide Day of Action on Saturday, March 28, in downtown Hendersonville.   Read Story »

Fair Nabers Waggoner rides in the King Apple Parade as an East Henderson High School cheerleader.

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Banker with deep county roots chosen as Grand Marshal of King Apple Parade

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Mountain Community launches statewide online school

St. Patrick’s Day freeze whacks apple crop

Loft tour gives glimpse of upstairs downtown

Blythe Street man charged with felony exploitation

Pardee seeks nominations for Physician of the Year

Republican leaders choose nominee for Superior Court judgeship

Berger concession caps 15-year reign of power

Asheville Orchid Festival puts on a dazzling show