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Ager taps national network of donors for campaign haul
![Chart shows cash on hand for candidates in the 11th Congressional District election. [OPENSECRETS.ORG]](/images/stories/2026/05/thumbs/ELX2.png)
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City hosts 2026 Hendersonville Housing Summit May 27
The city of Hendersonville invites the community to attend and participate in the 2026 Hendersonville Housing Summit at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Hendersonville High School auditorium, 1 Bearcat Blvd. Read Story »
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County is set for sensational celebration of America 250
Hendersonville’s smalltown Main Street will come alive with a red, white and blue celebration of America’s 250th birthday on the Fourth of July, including a parade, reading of the Declaration of Independence, music headliner Blake Ellege and a spectacular fireworks show. Read Story »
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Theatre troupe to stage ‘Godspell’ at Laurel Green
PilgrimQuests will present the musical “Godspell” next week under a tent at Laurel Green in Laurel Park. Read Story »
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It's Strive Not to Drive Week and Bike Month
The city of Hendersonville is celebrating Bike Month and collaborating with community partners during Strive Not to Drive Week from Wednesday through May 22. Read Story »
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Empty Bowls fundraiser is Sunday in Flat Rock
The Empty Bowls fundraiser benefitting the Flat Rock Backpack Program takes place Sunday, May 17, in the Parish Hall of the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock. 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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Tickets on sale now for Blue Ghost tours in the forest
Loft tour gives glimpse of upstairs downtown
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Ask Matt … about surveillance cameras, ‘mountain fountain’ status
Q. What are all those black poles along roadsides that are showing up all around the county? They look like they have cameras under the solar panels. Read Story »
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Saluda Grade Trail manager is guest speaker at Train Tales
Summer Flynn, the newly named manager of the Saluda Grade Trail, will be guest speaker at Train Tales, a free monthly event at the Saluda Depot Museum, at 7 p.m. Friday, May 15. Anyone interested in updated information on the Saluda Grade Trail is invited to attend. Read Story »
![Bar graph shows Henderson County property tax rate since 1999. Since 2007, commissioners have adopted a rate after revaluations and maintained the rate for four years. [HENDERSON COUNTY FINANCE OFFICE]](/images/stories/2026/05/TaxXline.png)
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In ‘pleasant surprise,’ county budget holds the line on property tax rate
When they voted no on a $100 million expansion of the Henderson County Courthouse in March, county commissioners Sheila Franklin and Jay Egolf expressed concern that the project — and its $10 million a year debt service — would lead to a property tax increase or cause other capital projects to be dumped. Read Story »
Mountain Home man charged in East Flat Rock car break-ins
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4-time DWI motorist sentenced to prison
'Growing up isn't as bad as it seems,' RISE grad says
Haley Marshall named 2026 Apple Ambassador
Surprise celebration honors Henderson County's Teacher of the Year
2026 Bearfootin’ bears debut
Garden Jubilee set for Memorial Day weekend
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