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Bonesteel's George Masa documentary premieres this week

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.   Read Story »

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

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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 they are investing over $6 million into a new facility.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

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 »

Firefighters worked Friday evening to contain a brush fire burning off Howard Gap Road and U.S. 64 East near Ebenezer Baptist Church.

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Brush fire off Howard Gap Road mostly contained after crews work overnight

Firefighters working overnight got a brush fire off Howard Gap Road 80 percent contained by noon Saturday, Henderson County Fire Marshal Glen Gillette said.   Read Story »

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Bottle labeled as acetonitrile found in search of poison-murder suspect’s home

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Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Democrats' new Morning Momentum series features School Board candidates

Ager's campaign haul grows to $1.6 million — from 5,600 donors

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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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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 »

The new baggage claim is part of the broader AVL Forward project, a comprehensive effort to modernize and expand the airport’s terminal and supporting infrastructure.

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AVL opens new baggage claim facility

Asheville Regional Airport will open its new partial baggage claim today, advancing the airport’s ongoing transformation through the AVL Forward project and enhancing the arrival experience for passengers.   Read Story »

Tonya Stephens with a robot in the IT lab at Blue Ridge Community College's Henderson County campus. ([PHOTO BY RICH KEEN]

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BRCC's AI specialist wins NC Excellence in Teaching Award

For more than two decades, information technology instructor Tonya Stephens has helped students discover and reach their full potential. This spring, that work earned statewide recognition.   Read Story »

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

Tickets on sale now for Blue Ghost tours in the forest

Conservationists announce 'people’s public hearing' on rollback of Roadless Rule

Ager's campaign haul grows to $1.6 million — from 5,600 donors

Film chronicling Bearcat basketball titles premieres