Free Daily Headlines

Life

Set your text size: A A A

Life

First Contact plans 'Giddy-Up Fandango' on Saturday

Henderson County Life

Knights of Columbus honor first responders

The Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Council 7184 recently honored law officers, firefighters and EMTs in the 28th anniversary of the Shield Awards, which shows appreciation for the men and women who keep people in Henderson County safe and secure.   Read Story »

Henderson County Life

‘Breast Friends’ paint together and support one another

Following social distancing guidelines, five cancer patients and survivors met recently to reconnect and share stories over painting.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Life

At the Playhouse, pandemic is the mother of innovation

Asked how she’s been managing the Flat Rock Playhouse these days, Lisa K. Bryant, the theater’s producing artistic director, opens with: “Well, when I'm not curled up in the fetal position … ”   Read Story »

Hendersonville Life

Hendersonville again tops list of best places to retire

Hendersonville has again landed atop a list of the best places to retire.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Life

Pandemic claims more downtown events

Popular downtown events including the Halloween Treat Street Carnival, Christmas tree lighting and a live Bearfootin’ Art Walk Auction have been called off as the pandemic claims more traditional celebrations.   Read Story »

Henderson County Life

'Special Summer' success: Camps report no Covid cases

Four months ago, when summer camps should have been making final preparations to open for the season, Camp Pinnacle owner John Dockendorf lamented the “gut wrenching, no-win decision” youth camps faced: Dramatically change the way they operate and open with a limited number of campers or shut the doors for the season, knowing that kids cooped up in Covid-19 lockdowns would miss the liberating experience of a summer camp session outdoors.   Read Story »

Henderson County Life

Foundation awards $9,800 to Homes for Youth

Homes For Youth Inc. will use a $9,800 grant from the Community Foundation of Henderson County to defray the cost of replacing the roof on the foster home owned by the Henderson County nonprofit organization.   Read Story »

Flat Rock Life

Nat Zegree stars in 'Virtual Cabaret' at Playhouse

Nat Zegree, the popular and zany piano impresario, will star in the Nat Zegree Virtual Cabaret at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 and 9 in a Flat Rock Playhouse event.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Life

Farmers market, Main Street events, apple sales highlight Labor Day weekend

Throngs of local folks and visitors on Main Street. Jammed up roads. $5 parking. A wait at restaurants. No vacancy at hotels. The All American small town King Apple Parade. That's the usual Labor Day weekend. This year, thanks to the coronavirus, is very different. But the star of the North Carolina Apple Festival, the crisp, sweet, delicious apple, is widely available close to where it's grown and downtown Hendersonville has plans for a festive day even with no festival.   Read Story »

Life Archive