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Fentanyl, meth dealer sentenced to 28½ years in federal prison

A 35-year-old Asheville man was sentenced to 28½ years in prison on Thursday for his role in a drug trafficking ring that distributed many pounds of fentanyl, methamphetamine and other drugs in Buncombe and Henderson counties and the surrounding area, U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson announced. Read Story »

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Project 'Sweet Tater' would add 34 jobs paying $59,147/year

A high-tech agricultural company in Mills River is poised to add 34 new jobs paying an average of $59,147 a year after Henderson County commissioners on Wednesday authorized up to $48,809 in economic development incentives over seven years. Read Story »

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Flat Rock's Ice Cream Social happens Saturday, June 7

The Village of Flat Rock will host its annual Ice Cream Social noon-4 p.m. Saturday, June 7, on the Village Hall grounds, 110 Village Center Drive, featuring music, face painting, demonstrations from the Henderson County Sheriff’s K-9 unit, fire trucks and other fun activities as well as multiple flavors of Piggy’s Ice Cream. Read Story »

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68 Top Scholars honored at banquet

Henderson County public schools honored 68 highest-achieving seniors during the annual Top Scholars Banquet May 15 at Blue Ridge Community College. The 21st annual Top Scholars celebration, sponsored by AdventHealth, honored the academic accomplishments, leadership and well-rounded contributions of students who graduate at the top of their class. “These 68 students have consistently gone above and beyond throughout their high school careers,” said Superintendent Mark R. Garrett. “They’ve not only excelled in the classroom, but have made meaningful contributions to their schools and communities. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and know they will continue to make a difference wherever they go.” Together, the Class of 2025 Top Scholars earned more than $1 million in scholarships and grants, carried an average GPA of 4.56, and scored an average 28.9 on the ACT. Beyond their academic success, the scholars volunteered with over 85 community organizations across Western North Carolina and beyond — demonstrating a commitment to service alongside their studies. Of the 68 scholars, 50 plan to continue their education at colleges and universities within the state. The 2025 Top Scholars from each school are: East Henderson High: Riley Thomas Adams Kyle Anderson Bailey Caiden Justin Brewer Joseph Lexton Burns Miriam Tamar Campbell Rayne Ashley English Kaylee Lynn Foushee Karina Pavlovna Konko Ava Grace McAlister Mackenzie Boyd Oody-Patterson Emily Ann Reynolds Mia Anne Shin Landon Scott Taylor Steven Thomas Thompson Heather Grace Wetzel Henderson County Career Academy: Kedric Reese LeMaster Elizabeth Bautista-Policarpo Hunter Jade Taylor Henderson County Early College: Abram Roy Fletcher Nicholas Jason Morway Diego Ornelas Keith Tran Hendersonville High: Addison McKenna Adams Madeleine Olivia Cable Tsz Sin Alvin Chan Harry Colin Davenport Lila Rain Feather Kruesi Elizabeth Graham Liliana Rose Henderson Brock Alexander Hill Luke Malcolm Morris Reese Emerson Redden Mary Rutler Shelton Soren Mclain Smith Aaron Walter Swift Michael Hilton Swing Eliza Catherine Then North Henderson High: Viola Kathleen Alger Kennedy Alexis Bailey Lucas Todd Carpenter Isabel Jean Dewberry William Brack Harmaning Alison Gale Holbert Jacob Thomas Houston Connor Peirce Jenson James Gordon Mondin Brisa Munoz Hernandez Angela Nirel Navarro-Valdez Christina Tuyet Nhi Nguyen Alejandro Perez Alana Marie Summers Anna Marie Tondra West Henderson High: Christian Rey De Guzman Acosta Katelyn Marie Day Brooke Ann Dudzinski Elijah Eugene Furr Sydney Elizabeth Hart Noelle Grace Houlihan Shahbano Khan John Henry Komperda Kaili Marie Lewis Haley Jeanette Littrell Adrian Fidel Montoya Alexandra Juliet Pickard Campbell Vaughan Elizabeth Riddell Sofija Soleil Ruzich Cameron Russell Simons Clara Naomi Singleton Read Story »