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Fuel up for the festival at Kiwanis Club, Elk Lodge breakfasts

Folks attending the N.C. Apple Festival can start their day with a hearty breakfast served by two civic clubs:   Read Story »

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Farm disaster checks going out in WNC

The first group of checks have been sent to farmers who applied for disaster assistance through the 2024 Ag Disaster Crop Loss, with more to follow in the coming weeks, N.C Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced.   Read Story »

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Apple Ambassador proud to promote ‘apple growers who make this festival thrive’

Ryah McDonald grew up with parents who enjoyed the Apple Festival right up until Main Street in downtown Hendersonville became crowded with visitors.   Read Story »

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Parade grand marshals step out from behind the scenes

John and Pat Shepherd, longtime organizers of the opening ceremony and main stage entertainment at the North Carolina Apple Festival, will be honored as the grand marshals in this year’s festival-closing King Apple Parade on Labor Day.   Read Story »

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Law officers seek public's help locating 13-year-old runaway

The Henderson County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 13-year-old Tessa Aluotto, a repeat runaway juvenile who was last seen in the area of Browning Avenue in Hendersonville on Monday.   Read Story »

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Friends of Ecusta Trail hires first full-time director

Friends of Ecusta Trail has hired WNC native and long-time Henderson County resident Laura Rice as its first executive director.   Read Story »

News Archive

• N.C.’s child welfare agency confirms Absher never had license to run a shelter       Comments
• Elks invite all to Apple Breakfast       Comments
• Hillcrest orchard's new corn maze pays tribute to farmers' resilience       Comments
• Landslide repair opens access to Pisgah Inn, other popular parkway attractions       Comments
• Commissioners cast doubt on Baystone Glen apartments       Comments
• Damage to Lake Summit dam reduces recreation, poses risks       Comments
• Saint Paul’s Albariño wins Best in Show in NC contest       Comments
• Whether Only Hope was ever licensed is in question       Comments
• Neighbors continue to oppose proposed Haywood Road development       Comments
• Jerry Smith announces campaign for mayor       Comments
• AVL unveils new logo       Comments
• Public gets a chance to comment on high-density developments       Comments
• Only Hope removes Absher from all involvement in agency       Comments
• League program explores benefits of plant-based diet       Comments
• Search warrants reveal more details of charges against Absher       Comments
• Applications open for NC Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts grants       Comments
• NC appeals court freezes sale of Shepherd Memorial Park       Comments
• Bounty of Bethlehem announces new volunteer director       Comments
• LOCAL BRIEFS: GOP hot dogs, progressive post cards, I-26 driver aid, Helene recovery legal aid       Comments
• Serial drunk driver appeals prison sentence       Comments
• Navigating back-to-school days       Comments
• Conserving Carolina kicks off fundraiser honoring Rick Merrill       Comments
• Investigation has turned up no evidence to support sex offense allegation at youth club       Comments
• Have an amazing apple recipe? Enter Apple Festival contest       Comments
• Ask Matt ... about roundabouts, Opp House, parking revenue       Comments
• Court-ordered sale of Shepherd Memorial Park moving forward       Comments
• County mourns loss of Robert Bridges, a champion of public schools       Comments
• Audit: Local driver's license office among worst for service       Comments
• 21-year-old East Flat Rock man charged in shooting       Comments
• City set to join county in pursuit of jobs paying $78,000/year       Comments