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Cooper, Stein step into redistricting battle

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County tax office examining nonprofit status of Opportunity House

The Opportunity House, which faces a lawsuit challenging whether it is operating legally as a nonprofit, could also be forced to defend its exemption from property taxes.   Read Story »

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League to present program on voter suppression

The Henderson County League of Women Voters will present a Zoom program on voter suppression from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8.   Read Story »

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Ask Matt ... What forecast model works best

Q. What’s the difference between the European and American model in predicting weather? I often see these models presented by our local weather people but they never explain which is more accurate.   Read Story »

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Pardee offers $50/hour for infusion clinic personnel

In response to ongoing community demand and recent availability of treatments for Covid-19, Pardee UNC Health Care will once again open its infusion clinic in a new, offsite location, available by referral only.   Read Story »

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Fletcher Town Council to appoint new board member

FLETCHER — The Town of Fletcher Town Council will vote on an appointment to replace newly elected mayor Preston Blakely on Monday at Fletcher Town Hall in a special called meeting.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Omicron variant peak not here yet, infectious disease chief says

The area has not yet seen the peak of the omicron variant and as cases increase Pardee UNC Health Care is experiencing a heavy patient census, Chris Parsons, Pardee's medical director for infectious disease, said Friday. Statewide, data shows that the Covid burden on providers is higher than at any time during the pandemic.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

What's the best way to use at-home Covid test I just ordered?

With the launch of covidtests.gov, the federal government has made it easy for people to order a rapid test to see if they’re positive for Covid-19. Order on the website and 10 to 12 days later, they should arrive in the mail.   Read Story »

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Pisgah National Forest plan nears final adoption

The National Forests in North Carolina has released the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests’ revised forest plan and the revision process has entered the final phase, a 60-day objection period for parties who submitted substantive comments during development of the plan.   Read Story »

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Zirconia man charged with stabbing

SALUDA — Henderson County sheriff's deputies charged a 44-year-old Zirconia man with felony assault with deadly weapon inflicting serious injury after they responded to the scene of a stabbing on Thursday.   Read Story »

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