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Edwards's withdrawal may touch off dominoes in Henderson County

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards's announcement early Wednesday that he is abandoning his re-election campaign is sending big shockwaves through Henderson County, not only the home of Edwards but also of two candidates being talked about to replace him on the Nov. 3 ballot.   Read Story »

Graduates of BRCC’s Apprenticeship Blue Ridge program included Jackson Allen, Matthew James Overholser, Jonatan Mendoza Aguilar, Michael Tlacomulco Lazcano, Juliana Valdovinos, Jesus Estrada Santiago, Kimberly Perez Juarez, Brandon Valdez Muñoz, Ruby Dominguez-Manuel, Jair Arriaga, Axel Gladd and Chris Mills. [RICH KEEN/BRCC]

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Apprenticeship Blue Ridge sends skilled workers into the job market

Blue Ridge Community College recently held a multi-cohort graduation ceremony celebrating the 16 graduates of the nationally-recognized Apprenticeship Blue Ridge program.   Read Story »

Dr. Stephen Gamboa was honored as the 2026 Physician of the Year at the hospital's annual gala..

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Pardee gala honors Philanthropist, Physician of the Year, toasts 'next 30 years'

Nearly 300 guests celebrated three decades of philanthropy, honored the 2026 Philanthropist and Physician of the Year and heard about a new commitment to adolescent behavioral healthcare during Pardee Royale, the Pardee Hospital Foundation’s signature summer event, on July 25 at Blue Ridge Community College.   Read Story »

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Ager 'confident we can win no matter who we face'

Jamie Ager, the Democratic nominee who suddenly faces the fall congressional campaign without knowing who he'll be up against, said Wednesday morning the Republican's identity doesn't matter.   Read Story »

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EDWARDS DROPS OUT

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards is ending his re-election campaign.   Read Story »

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House ethics committee recommends censure of Edwards

The House Committee on Ethics is recommending the censure of U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards for numerous instances of alleged sexual harassment, inappropriate behavior or unprofessional interactions with two young female staffers.   Read Story »

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Edwards's withdrawal may touch off dominoes in Henderson County

EDWARDS DROPS OUT

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Dr. Stephen Gamboa was honored as the 2026 Physician of the Year at the hospital's annual gala..

Pardee gala honors Philanthropist, Physician of the Year, toasts 'next 30 years'

Preservation Celebration features two historic homes, St. John in the Wilderness

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Committee findings exonerate Edwards of sexual misconduct or harassment, his attorneys say

Attorneys for U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards said in a 15-page response to a House Ethics Committee report recommending that the congressman be censured that the committee "cast aside exculpatory evidence" and "trampled on its own rules and procedures" to impose "the most severe punishment ever on a member of Congress for conduct of a similar nature."   Read Story »

Indiana bats have been sighted and caught in Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness. [NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION]

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Researchers catch endangered bats in Graham County

North Carolina researchers have sighted and caught a significant number of Indiana bats in western North Carolina for the first time in 10 years.   Read Story »

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Asheville VA hospital joins test for treating alcohol use disorder

Charles George VA Medical Center will participate in a new clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used to treat diabetes, as treatment for alcohol use disorder, the VA hospital announced last week.   Read Story »

Farmland preservation bond issue sprints toward Nov. 3 ballot

Latest plan for Osceola Lake Inn revival hits financial straits

Connet leaving city manager job for new role helping city leaders statewide

Preservation Celebration features two historic homes, St. John in the Wilderness

Here's this year's Chalk It Up! winners

Dana man charged with 26 counts of animal cruelty

After developer addresses traffic concerns, planning board endorses 102-unit townhome project

Fletcher mayor chosen for Exceptional American Leaders organization