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Farmland preservation bond issue sprints toward Nov. 3 ballot

Under the farmland preservation program, landowners would sell development rights for a payment based on the difference between fair-market value and agriculture-use value — often thousands of dollars per acre. [HENDERSON COUNTY FARMLAND PRESERVATION]
Yoriko Russell’s drawing of Mount Rushmore won in the America the Beautiful Patriotic category. Yoriko’s mother, Beverly, won in the Professional category of this year’s Chalk It Up!

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

This year’s Chalk It Up! might have been the best yet, says Barbara Hughes, the Narnia Studios shop owner who started the sidewalk art drawing contest in 1996 as a way to occupy her three young kids.   Read Story »

Timothy Hefner

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Dana man charged with 26 counts of animal cruelty

Animal enforcement officers with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office charged a 68-year-old Dana man with 26 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty on Monday after responding to a call in reference to a welfare check on animals.   Read Story »

Greenville, S.C.-based developer Brett Basnight introduces his team and its rezoning proposal to the Henderson County Planning Board Thursday evening. [KEVYN CARTER-LONG]

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

Henderson County’s Planning Board on Thursday evening voted to recommend that county commissioners approve a proposed townhome development off U.S. 25 near its intersection with Interstate 26.   Read Story »

Preston Blakely

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Fletcher mayor chosen for Exceptional American Leaders organization

Fletcher Mayor Preston Blakely is one of 22 leaders chosen to join NewDEAL, a national network of elected local and state  Democratic leaders that works to expand opportunity and spur economic growth.   Read Story »

City officials and neighbors of the idle Cedars project on North Church Street at U.S. 64 said they’ve heard nothing new about its status. Residents and office workers who see the structure every day hope to see the development restart.

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In shadow of idle job site, neighbors hope Cedars can be rescued

The removal last spring of the crane that towered over the Cedars Lodge & Spa construction site served as an emphatic signal for neighbors of the stalled development on North Church Street at U.S. 64.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Voters likely to decide farmland preservation bond issue on Nov. 3

At a campaign stop in Edneyville, Whatley vows to work for farmers

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Many Pines is one of three stops on the Flat Rock Preservation Celebration, a guided tour of historic properties. [CONTRIBUTED]

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

Partnership honors Mills River community center founders and river protector Jere Brittain

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New state budget contains $700M in Helene aid

The last time North Carolina had a state budget, Hurricane Helene hadn’t happened yet.    Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Voters likely to decide farmland preservation bond issue on Nov. 3

Henderson County residents who have opposed high-density development in rural communities, implored county commissioners to preserve forests, fields and orchards and called for sustainable farms will almost surely get their chance to help make those goals happen.   Read Story »

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Farmers market celebrates Tomato Day on Saturday

As peak tomato season nears, the Hendersonville Farmers Market is celebrating one of its favorite annual traditions.   Read Story »

Voters can meet Democratic nominees at 'Speed Dating' event

At a campaign stop in Edneyville, Whatley vows to work for farmers

LOCAL BRIEFS: New nature area in Saluda, Honeycrisp pitcher drafted, Rotary grants

Ager maintains lead over Edwards in fundraising, cash on hand

Sheetz opens Airport Road store this week

Three local growers sign on to 'Farmers for Jamie'

Farmland preservation program records 100th easement to save ag land

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