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CALEA accreditation ensures quality, accountability, chief says

The first time he was exposed to the international police accreditation process known as CALEA, Blair Myhand was less than a believer.   Read Story »

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Carter Wrenn traces the 'Trail of the Serpent'

Back in 1975, I met Ronald Reagan at a dinner in Raleigh. That fall he ran for President — I ran his North Carolina primary, working with Jesse Helms (one of two U.S. senators who endorsed Reagan) and Tom Ellis (Reagan’s North Carolina chairman).   Read Story »

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United Way announces $543,000 in Helene recovery grants

The United Way of Henderson County has awarded $543,000 in grants in the past two weeks to help local nonprofits meet post-Helene needs in the community, including $135,000 to food pantries and $200,000 for housing.   Read Story »

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Friends of Ecusta Trail transitions to greenway stewardship

The ambitious fundraising effort to make the Ecusta Trail a reality has successfully transitioned to the stewardship of Friends of Ecusta Trail. This marks a significant milestone in the creation of the 19.1-mile multi-use greenway connecting Hendersonville and Brevard.   Read Story »

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Club honors Bob Murray as Kiwanian of the Year

Bob Murray, who for five decades has exemplified cheerful service to others, was honored last month as the John Grear Kiwanian of the Year by the Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville.   Read Story »

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HOLIDAY WEEKEND: Nighttime parade, Christmas greenery, historic inn tour

Bullington Gardens' holiday greenery sale wraps up today, the city's Christmas parade downtown lights up Main Street tonight and the holiday tour of historic inns — plus cookies — happens Sunday as Hendersonville celebrates the season.   Read Story »

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Powerlines downed by high wind spark wildfires in McDowell County

Powerlines downed by high winds sparked two wildfires Thursday in areas of McDowell County still recovering from Hurricane Helene.   Read Story »

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When Helene hit, BRCC EMS instructors joined 'our first responder families'

On the evening of Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene was barreling toward Western North Carolina. Our Blue Ridge Community College campuses were uncharacteristically dark and, to be frank, no one expected what our entire region was about to encounter.   Read Story »

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Edwards announces FIX-FEMA phone line to unsnarl hurricane relief problems

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards has announced a dedicated phone number, 223-FIX-FEMA, to help Western North Carolinians with issues regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency following Hurricane Helene.   Read Story »

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