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Weekend storm looks to be an icy mess
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Same poison linked to four alleged victims in murder, attempted murder case
The man a Hendersonville woman is accused of murdering in 2007 died from the same chemical investigators say was used to poison her two daughters and another man late last year, according to an amended death certificate. Read Story »
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Nurse practitioners honor Four Seasons VP for outstanding service
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners honored Jamie Rouse, Four Seasons’ vice president of palliative care, with its 2026 State Award for Outstanding Contributions, the Hendersonville-based end-of-life care provider announced. Read Story »
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Murder defendant is the mother of two alleged poisoning victims
The 52-year-old Hendersonville woman charged last week with two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder is the mother of two women investigators identified as victims in the case, the Hendersonville Lightning has learned. Read Story »
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Marines will bring home the remains of Guadalcanal casualty Luther Rhodes
The remains of Luther Rhodes, a young Marine who died while fighting the Japanese in World War II, will finally return to Edneyville for burial as soon as the family is ready and arrangements can be made. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Mills River mayor endorses Orr for county commission
Democratic Party announces 11th Congressional District candidate forum
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Marines will bring home the remains of Guadalcanal casualty Luther Rhodes
These heroes won state and national awards in 2025
Sports
Documentary chronicles HHS championship teams
A documentary film exploring Hendersonville High School’s storied basketball tradition will stage its world premiere at the HHS auditorium on Thursday, Jan. 29, with ticket sales benefiting the HHS alumni association’s scholarship fund. Read Story »
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Pardee reopens Mills River clinics after smoke closure
UNC Health Pardee reopened its Pardee Urgent Care and Pardee BlueMD Primary Care offices at Mills River Plaza, at 3334 Boylston Highway, on Friday following a temporary relocation due to smoke conditions in the area. Both clinics officially resume operations at their original location. Read Story »
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What to know about MLK Jr. celebration, city and county closings
The 2026 Unity Breakfast Celebration is planned for Monday at the Blue Ridge Conference Hall at BRCC, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast Committee announced. Read Story »
City business owner among those hit with 'potentially catastrophic' premium increases
Funders seek to claw back grants in bankruptcy of Absher's Only Hope WNC
Unvaccinated siblings in Buncombe County contract measles
Laurel Park residents have until Friday to comment on comp plan
BRCC announces hiring of workforce development chief
HHS gets a new principal
Tickets now on sale for season of 'Hits that Hit Home' at the Playhouse
Democratic Party announces 11th Congressional District candidate forum
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