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WORDS ON WHEELS: N.C. honors county library for innovation

County Commissioner Rebecca McCall presented an Innovation Award from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners to library director Trina Rushing, center, and library outreach coordinator Carrie Rowe. [CONTRIBUTED]
Christopher Raymond Smith

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Pisgah Forest man draws long sentence for statutory sex offense

A 46-year-old Pisgah Forest man was sentenced to at least 60 years in prison on Friday after a Henderson County jury found him guilty of 12 counts of statutory sex offense with a child 13, 14 or 15 years old, District Attorney Andrew Murray announced.   Read Story »

Hannah Green holds her twins, Weller William and Marvel Mae, during a benefit for the family on Saturday in Tuxedo.

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Green River rallies for preemie twins: 'One miracle after another'

Infant twins, Marvel Mae and Weller William, attended the barbecue benefit held in their honor Saturday when churches, neighbors, family and friends came together in Tuxedo to show their love and raise money for the babies who were born premature and far from home this spring.   Read Story »

Oklawaha Brewing Co. owner Joe Dinan pops the top of one of his award-winning beers.

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Which Hendersonville brewery won medals in N.C. Brewers Cup?

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County pays tribute to Sept. 11 victims, first responders on 25th anniversary

In Missouri, young people can’t become a certified firefighter until they’re 18 years old.   Read Story »

Sheriff Lowell Griffin poses with Greg Newman, the newly appointed staff attorney for the sheriff's office.

Four Seasons Politics

Griffin defends hiring of Newman, ex-D.A. who was removed

Henderson County Sheriff Lowell Griffin is defending his decision to hire Greg Newman, who was removed as District Attorney for in 2021, as the new staff attorney for the Sheriff's Office, saying his experience in law practice and as a mayor of Hendersonville makes him a valuable asset.   Read Story »

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Sheriff Lowell Griffin poses with Greg Newman, the newly appointed staff attorney for the sheriff's office.

Griffin defends hiring of Newman, ex-D.A. who was removed

School Board forum is set

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County pays tribute to Sept. 11 victims, first responders on 25th anniversary

Todd Kirmss of Holt Orchards named Apple Farmer of the Year

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School Board forum is set

The League of Women Voters and Henderson County Public School Strong are co-sponsoring a Henderson County School Board candidate forum at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 29, at the Hendersonville Theater, 229 S. Washington St.   Read Story »

Police Chief Blair Myhand describes how the city uses Flock data to solve crime and locate missing people.

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Anti-Flock fervor erupts in city and county

The growing anti-Flock campaign is now fighting City Hall while still urging the county to shut down the license-plate readers.   Read Story »

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Singer-songwriter headlines Rhythm & Brews this week

Brennen Leigh, a singer, songwriter, guitar and mandolin player whose songs have been recorded by Lee Ann Womack, Rodney Crowell, Sunny Sweeney, Charley Crockett and others, headlines the show when the Rhythm & Brews outdoor concert returns on Thursday, Sept. 17.   Read Story »

Laurel Park gets $1.7 million to repair Roberts Drive

LIGHTNING PHOTOS: King Apple Parade caps festival

LOCAL BRIEFS: Fall plant sale, True Ridge fundraiser, 'Without Shade Without Rest'

Housing agency wins grant for 132-unit affordable housing development

Short supply on East Coast boosts apple price here

Donaldson named apple recipe grand prize winner

Todd Kirmss of Holt Orchards named Apple Farmer of the Year

Although city won two rounds, Haywood Road zoning lawsuit survives