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Your Town
Remains of second World War II MIA from Henderson County identified
The remains of a second soldier from Henderson County missing since World War II have been identified and will be returned to the community. Read Story »
News
State sets hearing Wednesday on Buncombe bear-feeding rule
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will hold a public hearing this week on its proposed temporary rule prohibiting feeding and attracting bears in Buncombe County, the site of 271 reports of people feeling threatened by bears since May 1. Read Story »
![County officials opened a new passport office in the Grove Street courthouse with a ribbon cutting Thursday. [photo courtesy of Mike Morgan, Henderson County Chief Communications Officer]](/images/stories/2026/10/1021Passport.jpg)
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Passport office opens in Grove Street courthouse
People interested in getting a passport in Henderson County now have the option of visiting the county courthouse to have their applications processed. Read Story »
News
JD Vance visit could snarl traffic
Henderson County officials warned motorists that they could encounter travel impacts today during Vice President JD Vance's visit to the apple country. Read Story »
Your Town
County office to provide veteran survivor benefits information on Thursday
The Henderson County Veterans Services office is holding a workshop on veteran survivor benefits at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in the first-floor meeting room of the Hedrick-Rhodes Veterans Center, 900 N. Main St. Read Story »
Community News
County office to provide veteran survivor benefits information on Thursday
Pardee's Teammate of the Year 'elevates everyone around her'
Four Seasons Politics
Ager has five times more cash than Balkcom
Democrat Jamie Ager held a substantial lead over Republican nominee Jennifer Capps Balkcom in cash on hand as the closely watched 11th Congressional District campaign entered the stretch drive to Election Day, Federal Election Commission reports showed. Read Story »
![The annual Henderson County Open Studio Tour Oct. 16-18 lets visitors meet artists, see their work and their work process. [ART BY SUSAN WEBB TREGAY]](/images/stories/2026/10/Susan-Webb-Tregay_Studio-Tour-Large.jpeg)
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Meet artists in Open Studio Tour
Artists and craft-makers throughout Henderson County will open their studio doors and invite the community during the annual Henderson County Open Studio Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16-18. Read Story »
Plant stands to receive $787,000 in tax incentives for plant expansion
Young children of murder suspect confused by their mother’s detention, her friend says
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