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Main Street closed Friday for Fourth of July parade

The Fourth of July Parade will kick off at 10:30 a.m. Friday after parade entries begin lining up at 9 a.m. on South Main Street south of Caswell.   Read Story »

Henderson County IT Director Mark Seelenbacher, who was named IT Professional of the Year by the North Carolina Local Government Information Systems Association, praised his team of ‘rock stars’ who stepped up to restore communications after Hurricane Helene.

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County IT director praised for leadership under fire after Helene

When Hurricane Helene cast Henderson County and all of Western North Carolina into a communications blackout, it was up to Mark Seelenbacher to get communications networks back up and running.   Read Story »

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Haywood Road homeowners cite traffic, loss of trees and habitat in zoning fight

Homeowners organizing an effort to stop a rezoning to permit a 180-unit development on Haywood Road cite traffic, stormwater runoff, removal of trees and loss of wildlife habitat as reasons to block what they call a "stark density mismatch" with surrounding single-family homes.   Read Story »

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Changes to city garbage, recycling, brush collection start this week

Hendersonville’s Public Works Department is making some updates to garbage, recycling and brush services starting this week.   Read Story »

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Tillis won't seek re-election

Under intense pressure from President Trump and his MAGA allies to support the budget and policy bill pending in his chamber, U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis announced on Sunday that he will not seek re-election to a third term.   Read Story »

Fire Academy cadets, pose in turnout gear before a drill. Front row, from left, are Jackson Pace, David Hamilton, Bani Asmanti, Dallas Ray, Nicholas Queen, Destiny Govern, Ethan Stepp. Back row, from left, Brandon McClean, Joseph Hart, Lukas Corn, Bryson Hart, Kenrick Nesbitt, Jonathan Hyder, William Solesbee, Chase Warren. [PHOTO BY RICH KEEN]

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17 cadets graduate from Fire Academy

The Henderson County Fire Academy graduated 17 cadets during a June 19 ceremony in the Bo Thomas Auditorium of Blue Ridge Community College.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Tillis won't seek re-election

Compromise Helene relief bill goes to governor

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Contractors at a collection yard at Blue Ridge Community College load hurricane debris into a large chipper, which spits out mulch that is then hauled away to be sold.

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WSPA makes 'Zip Trip' to Flat Rock on Friday

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Community members provide feedback on the rebuilding of Patton Pool and Whitmire Activity Center during a public input meeting on May 19.

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Public invited to see concepts for Patton pool, Whitmire Activity Center

The city of Hendersonville is inviting the public to share their ideas for the future of Patton Pool and the Whitmire Activity Center, both of which were badly damaged during Hurricane Helene.   Read Story »

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Albrecht, Gould return to Pardee board

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League of Women Voters elects new officers

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Downed power line closes Brevard Road

AVL opens new concourse, TSA checkpoint

Melody Shepherd making a run at buying Shepherd Memorial Park

Compromise Helene relief bill goes to governor

New life-care community to include 216 dwellings, multiple amenities

Crimes Against Children unit busts 33-year-old man

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GUEST COLUMN: Land development code needs major repairs