LOCAL BRIEFS: Saluda concert, tree walk, Literacy Council

Henderson County News

Elections are fair and done right, new director says

Summer Heatherly, Henderson County’s new Board of Elections director, knows about all the noise surrounding elections ever since voters ousted President Trump in 2020.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

LIGHTNING PHOTOS: Huge oak tree blocks Greenville Highway

A large oak tree fell across Greenville Highway around 12:45 p.m. Friday, taking down three power poles, covering an unoccupied SUV in a parking lot and completely blocking the road in the 1100 block.   Read Story »

Asheville News

AVL breaks ground on $400M terminal

Asheville Regional Airport, touting itself as a cornerstone of regional connectivity and economic vitality, embarked on the largest expansion in its 62-year history, a new $400 million two-story terminal that "signifies the promise of economic growth and prosperity for our community."   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Early birds line up for Dunkin' Donuts' free-coffee promotion

Hendersonville’s newest Dunkin’ Donuts shop attracted a crowd of 150 people before sunup Friday hoping to get a year’s worth of free coffee in the store’s grand opening promotion. The first 50 received the coupon books for the free cups of joe.   Read Story »

Mills River News

JERE BRITTAIN: Current zoning ignores 100-year flood fallacy

I recently asked Mills River Town Manager Daniel Cobb about the transfer of hundreds of tons of soil from the ridge at the intersection of South Mills River Road and N.C. 280 to river bottom lands off Jeffress Road, reportedly to prepare for another housing development.   Read Story »

Mills River News

LOCAL BRIEFS: New doc in Mills River, tree walk, Empty Bowls

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Henderson County News

Attendance booms at duplicate bridge tournament

A national duplicate bridge tournament held at Blue Ridge Community College July 27-30 attracted hundreds of bridge players from the region and visitors from all over.   Read Story »

News Archive

• Who won the Vette raffle for Special Needs Sports?     Comments
• County takes a mulligan on Ecusta Trail bids     Comments
• Honeycrisps finish 27-13 in second season     Comments
• Commissioners endorse Deputy Ryan Hendrix Bridge on U.S. 64     Comments
• Flat Rock spends $10,000 to discourage speeding     Comments
• When will King Street repaving start? (2)     Comments
• DAY OF ACTION: Volunteers spruce up schools ahead of Aug. 14 opening (2)     Comments
• Comment period open on NCDOT's next 10-year road plan     Comments
• Empty Bowls fundraiser set for Aug. 13     Comments
• Early birds get free coffee for a year at Dunkin' Donuts grand opening     Comments
• 'I just like public service,' water director says of his career     Comments
• Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (344)     Comments
• Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards honored for NC's best hard cider     Comments
• LIGHTNING PHOTOS: Thunderstorm roars through Valley Hill, toppling trees and power lines     Comments
• Masters of old-time music join young fiddlers, pickers for benefit concert     Comments
• Security officer named Team Member of the Month     Comments
• 'Preacher Dan' Blackwell dies at age 89     Comments
• Five face numerous burglary-related felonies     Comments
• Presenting sponsor announced for this year's Apple Festival     Comments
• Here's how to stay safe on a hike     Comments
• LOCAL BRIEFS: Saluda Train Tales, Women First program, Local Legends series     Comments
• Ask Matt ... will Laurel Park get a new Ingles?     Comments
• County on track to greenlight Ecusta Trail construction Sept. 19     Comments
• City thanks Lee Smith for excellent management of water system     Comments
• City celebrates 100 years of delivering pristine water     Comments
• Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (343)     Comments
• County breaks ground on $4.7M VFW renovation     Comments
• Pardee announces four new board members     Comments
• Laurel Park's paving project getting under way     Comments
• Releve dancers harvest trophies in national finals     Comments