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N.C. Forest Service announces meeting Tuesday on Big Hungry wildfire

The N.C. Forest Service announced will  host a community meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Biltmore Church on Upward Road to provide information and answer questions about the Polk County wildfires that have threatened the Big Hungry community in eastern Henderson County, the agency said.   Read Story »

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County urges voluntary evacuation in areas near Polk wildfires

Henderson County is facing smoky conditions from wildfires that are covering 2,300 acres in Polk County, the Henderson County Sheriff's Office said Sunday.   Read Story »

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Sheriff's office seeks clues in shooting into home in River Stone

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for residents to check their security cameras for any signs of shots fired into a home in the River Stone subdivision on Butler Bridge Road.   Read Story »

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Woman charged with 15 counts of animal cruelty in hoarding case

When Henderson County Sheriff's Office detectives responded to a report of three Saint Bernard dogs running at large in Horse Shoe, they found upon further investigation 15 dogs in deplorable conditions inside and outside the home and charged their owner with multiple counts of animal cruelty.   Read Story »

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Dry conditions trigger statewide burning ban

The increased fire risk from the mountains to the coast has triggered a statewide burning ban.   Read Story »

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Legislature adopts $311M disaster relief bill for farms

State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler on Friday praised the state Legislature for passing "the start of an ag disaster assistance program" and vowed to direct nearly two-thirds of the $311 million relief bill to farms damaged by Hurricane Hurricane.   Read Story »

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Citlally Diaz-Mar named state Youth of the Year

Citlally Diaz-Mar, a North Henderson High School senior who is a top student, AP Scholar and leader of her peers outside school, has been named the 2025 North Carolina Youth of the Year, the Fazio Family Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County announced.   Read Story »

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Farmers’ check will come from ‘the government or a developer’

Terry Kelley knows the numbers.   Read Story »

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LOCAL BRIEFS: Career Tech Teacher, Good Citizens, storytelling at ArtMob

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