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Ager has five times more cash than Balkcom

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]

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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 »

Voters on Thursday arrived at the Board of Elections in Henderson County to cast their ballots during the first day of early voting. Supporters of Republican and Democratic candidates also lined up outside the elections office on Thursday.

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Early voting under way. Here's hours, polling sites, sample ballot.

Early voting for the Nov. 3 election across the state got under way Thursday as voters make their choices for U.S. Senate, the state Supreme Court, Congress and other offices.   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]

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Meet artists in Open Studio Tour this weekend

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 »

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Plant stands to receive $787,000 in tax incentives for plant expansion

A Henderson County manufacturer that wants to invest $62 million in a plant upgrade would receive up to $787,000 in tax refunds if the county Board of Commissioners OKs proposed economic development incentives.   Read Story »

Gudrun Linda Jean Casper-Leinenkugel speaks with her attorney, Dustin Dow, as a court security officer escorts her into a Henderson County courtroom for a bond hearing in May.

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Young children of murder suspect confused by their mother’s detention, her friend says

The ongoing detention of a Henderson County woman accused of using poison to murder two people, including one of her daughters, is difficult for her younger children to understand, her friend and former business associate said Thursday.   Read Story »

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Ager has five times more cash than Balkcom

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Marilyn O'Malley was honored as Teammate of the Year for 2025 at Pardee's annual Teammate Service Appreciation and Recognition Banquet.

Pardee's Teammate of the Year 'elevates everyone around her'

Remains of second World War II MIA from Henderson County identified

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VOTER GUIDE: Hensley, Smith vie to succeed Volk

When the Hendersonville City Council gavels its meeting to order on Dec. 3, it will mark the first session in 37 years that does not include Barbara Volk.   Read Story »

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VOTER GUIDE: City candidates weigh in on Flock cams, annexation policy

Four candidates are running for two seats on the Hendersonville City Council. Terms are four years.   Read Story »

Unspoken Tradition headlines the final Rhythm & Brews concert on Thursday, Oct. 15.

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Unspoken Tradition closes Rhythm & Brews season tonight

Unspoken Tradition, a North Carolina–based quintet that's equal parts hard-driving fire and heartfelt sincerity, headlines the final Rhythm & Brews concert on Thursday, Oct. 15, following opening act the Finkelstein Three.   Read Story »

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Order authorizing sale of Cedars deals blow to depositors' hopes of refunds