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Utility crews restore power to nearly all homes

Henderson County News

Transitions: Towns welcome new leaders

In the halls of government across Henderson County, 2013 was a year of transition.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

In 2013, county mourned friends and colorful figures

In 2013, Hendersonville residents mourned the passing of beloved townspeople who made their mark in every way from supporting their school to selling hardware to spinning tall tales.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Five schools fall short, 12 exceed new NC standard

Five Henderson County schools failed to meet academic improvement targets set by North Carolina's new, more rigorous testing standard, and 12 schools exceeded the standard, according to statistics released by the state Department of Public Instruction on Thursday.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Mary Fitzpatrick dies unexpectedly at age 64

Mary S. Fitzpatrick, a New Orleans cultural activist and part-time resident of Hendersonville, died Tuesday (Dec. 31) at age 64 at the Main Street condominium she shared with her husband, Vaughan Fitzpatrick. The cause of death remained undetermined on Friday.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Year in Review: Voters re-elect Volk

Among the pursuits that produced more bark than bite in 2013 were Henderson County's regulation review task force and its effort to start a new ABC store.   Read Story »

Edneyville News

2013 rainfall beat average by 2½ feet

Four days before Christmas, a dreary winter storm dumped 3½ inches of rain on Henderson County. More of the same came on Sunday, Dec. 29, two days before the end of the year.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Storm knocks out power for 1,097, closes schools

A winter storm packing wind gusts of 50-60 mph knocked out power for around 1,000 Duke Energy customers in Henderson County, closed schools and sent fallen trees onto a few roads.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Best idea to help kids will win $10,000

A business that has a great idea that would positively impact kids in Henderson County could win $10,000 if the idea is chosen in a competition.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Tree recycling volunteers will take bad light strands, too

Volunteers for the first time will take non-working Christmas tree lights during the annual Henderson Christmas tree recycling event on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.   Read Story »

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