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Flat Rock man sentenced to federal prison in drug conspiracy case

A Flat Rock man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison this week after pleading guilty over the summer to charges related to conspiring to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine.   Read Story »

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Pardee foundation launches campaign to support new teen behavioral health service

Pardee Hospital Foundation has launched a year-end fundraising campaign supporting UNC Health Pardee’s new inpatient Adolescent Behavioral Health Center, scheduled to open next year.   Read Story »

Bruce Hatfield

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Funeral service is Saturday for Bruce Hatfield, classic car buff and GOP Men's Club leader

Bruce Patrick Hatfield, who was active in antique and classic car clubs, served as the leader for many years of the Henderson County Republican Men's Club and in recent years, as a member of the Henderson County Planning Board, spoke against higher density development proposals, died peacefully on Monday, Nov. 10, surrounded by his family. He was 77.   Read Story »

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International cyclocross races are this weekend at Jackson Park

The North Carolina Grand Prix (NCGP) will celebrate the 20th year of international bike racing in Hendersonville this weekend, Nov. 22-23.   Read Story »

Emily Balcken

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Children & Family Resource Center names new executive director

The Children & Family Resource Center recently named Emily Balcken its next executive director, following an extensive search that drew more than 50 applicants.   Read Story »

Carriage rides on Main Street are one of many ways to celebrate the holidays downtown this year.

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Santa will attend Christmas tree lighting downtown

Santa Claus will make his grand entrance on Main Street in Hendersonville on Friday, November 28 for the annual tree lighting at the Historic Courthouse Plaza.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

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Balkcom calls out county in war of words over sewer grant

Wyatt supporters announce campaign committee

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Foundation bestows top honors, reports record giving

Bearfootin' Bears fetch record $141,000 at auction

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From left to right: Matt Kemper, donor engagement officer, Pardee Hospital Foundation; Leslie Robins, Kenmure Fights Cancer Board of Directors; Amy Treece, executive director, Pardee Hospital Foundation; and Adam Wilkins, DBA, MBA, administrative director of Oncology Services, Pardee Cancer Center.

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Kenmure Fights Cancer donates to Pardee’s cancer center

The cancer center at UNC Health Pardee recently received $79,018.18 from Kenmure Fights Cancer, a long-standing community partner dedicated to advancing cancer care close to home.   Read Story »

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Community Foundation of Henderson County President and CEO McCray Benson announces retirement

Community Foundation of Henderson County President and CEO McCray Benson intends to retire after more than 20 years of serving the foundation and the community.   Read Story »

Michael Edney, chair of Henderson County’s board of commissioners, and Commissioner Jay Egolf (on the right) confer on Wednesday as commissioners considered options for the Clear Creek sewer project.

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Commissioners consider options for sewer line in Edneyville

After hearing from state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom in a late-night email, county commissioners on Wednesday morning directed staff to begin working with contractors on a scaled-down version of the Clear Creek sewer project that might serve as the first phase of a planned sewer line in Edneyville.   Read Story »

Investigation underway after human remains found

Balkcom calls out county in war of words over sewer grant

Partnership for Economic Development president and CEO Brittany Brady honored for leadership

Johnson Farm offers Christmas tours in December

Two holiday markets will close out the season along Seventh Avenue

Flat Rock Playhouse receives tourism grant

City accepting donations for foster children and families in need

Cherry tree, bench and plaque honor Leisure Craft founder Dick Herman