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Chart shows cash on hand for candidates in the 11th Congressional District election. [OPENSECRETS.ORG]

Four Seasons Politics

Ager taps national network of donors for campaign haul

Democratic nominee Jamie Ager looks to be on strong financial footing as the campaign for the 11th Congressional District seat enters the summer, outraising incumbent Rep. Chuck Edwards and emerging from the first quarter with more cash on hand.   Read Story »

Rendering shows design of the new fountain on Main Street on the First Citizens Bank plaza.

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Mountain fountain is going away

Critics of downtown’s most prominent — and maligned — piece of public art can rejoice.   Read Story »

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Plumbing business president charged in $1.2 million tax case

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Summer Flynn

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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 »

Your Town

Tickets on sale now for Blue Ghost tours in the forest

PISGAH FOREST — Tickets for the 2026 Blue Ghost Firefly Tour at the Cradle of Forestry in America are now on sale, FIND Outdoors announced.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Chart shows cash on hand for candidates in the 11th Congressional District election. [OPENSECRETS.ORG]

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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Community News

Tickets on sale now for Blue Ghost tours in the forest

Loft tour gives glimpse of upstairs downtown

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Mayor Barbara Volk speaks at the city's inaugural housing summit in 2024.

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City hosts 2026 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 »

Blake Anthony Ellege & Band headlines the America 250 celebration downtown on the Fourth of July.

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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 »

The cast of 'Godspell'

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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 »

It's Strive Not to Drive Week and Bike Month

Empty Bowls fundraiser is Sunday in Flat Rock

Ask Matt … about surveillance cameras, ‘mountain fountain’ status

In ‘pleasant surprise,’ county budget holds the line on property tax rate

Mountain Home man charged in East Flat Rock car break-ins

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