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Business consultant, innkeeper to file for City Council

Henderson County News

First candidates file in city elections

Saying he hoped to improve city-maintained roads, incumbent Paul Hansen filed for re-election to the Laurel Park Town Council shortly after noon Friday, the first day of filing for this year's elections in Laurel Park and Hendersonville.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

First claim for compensation is filed in Ecusta Trail railbanking

The conversion of the Hendersonville-to-Brevard rail corridor to the Ecusta Trail edged close to a certainty when a federal agency issued a Notice of Interim Trail Use or Abandonment on Monday.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Forest Service won't issue ginseng permits this year

Because of declines in the levels of the plant, the U.S. Forest Service won't issue permits for ginseng harvest this year.   Read Story »

North Carolina News

'No RINO here,' Edwards says of conservative voting award

"No RINO here," state Sen. Chuck Edwards says of his fourth consecutive “Conservative Excellence Award,” bestowed by the American Conservative Union Foundation based on voting records of legislators.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

City honors retiring police Lt. Leon Worthy

The Hendersonville City Council honored police Lt. Leon Worthy for his 22 years of service, granting him the right to keep his side arm, a Glock model 45 9 mm-handgun.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Motorist dies in head-on collision that hospitalized two first responders

Two emergency workers remained hospitalized Thursday after a crash that killed the driver of the vehicle that struck their ambulance head on at high speed, the Henderson County Rescue Squad said.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Here's what's happening on Fourth of July weekend

A return of Hendersonville's All-American Independence Day parade, live music from a bluegrass group and beach and rock cover band and a big fireworks celebration are on tap this weekend.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Wyatt appointed to Appalachian State Board of Trustees

Steve Wyatt, whose last day as Henderson County manager was Wednesday, has been appointed to the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees, state Sen. Chuck Edwards announced.   Read Story »

North Carolina News

N.C. falls to bottom in history curriculum

If the primary purpose of public education was to prepare young people for jobs, its entitlement to taxpayer support would be far weaker.   Read Story »

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