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Henderson County News

Firefighters plan a 2½-acre 'burnout' to reinforce fire line

Firefighters plan a 2½-acre "burnout" this afternoon in order to eliminate unburned vegetation along Kyles Creek Road, a strategy aimed at reinforcing the fire line.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Volunteers and donations feed Edneyville wildfire firefighters

Firefighters battling the Poplar Drive fire in Edneyville face many challenges from the stubborn, smoldering fire itself to the difficult steep terrain they must climb to do their jobs.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

David Hill announces re-election campaign

Saying "the work is not done," County Commissioner David Hill Seeing announced he will seek a new four-year term to act on his conservative principals, reduce regulation and promote individual freedom.   Read Story »

Edneyville News

Here's why wildfire can't easily be extinguished

High up a steep, narrow logging road on Bald Top Mountain on Wednesday firefighters confronted their enemy — a spongy, organic layer of material between the leaves on the top of the ground and the soil underneath known as “duff.”   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Farm Bureau honors extension director as 'Friend of Agriculture'

Henderson County Cooperative Extension Director W. Terry Kelley received the Henderson County Farm Bureau ‘Henderson County Friend of Agriculture Award’ during the annual ceremony on Monday.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

County requested burn ban days before fire broke out

Henderson County officials, including Edneyville's Fire & Rescue chief, begged state officials to issue a burning ban in the county days before a brush fire ignited in the Kyle’s Creek area, eventually covering 450 acres and threatening up to 75 homes.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Wildfire now 15% contained

The Poplar Drive Fire in Henderson County is now 15 percent contained, covers 431 acres and had drawn 222 firefighters and other personnel from across North Carolina and beyond to the battle.   Read Story »

Edneyville News

Wildfire emergency triggers price-gouging law

North Carolina’s price gouging law is in effect in Henderson County after the county declared a state of emergency Saturday related to the Poplar Drive fire, Attorney General Josh Stein announced on Monday.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Emergency chief updates commissioners on wildfire

Henderson County commissioners adjusted their agenda at a regularly scheduled meeting Monday night to hear an update from County Manager John Mitchell and Emergency Services Director Jimmy Brissie on the Poplar Drive fire covering 450 acres and threatening homes.   Read Story »

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