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Asphalt plant request 'has really stymied me,' commissioner says

Henderson County News

Complaints pile up after cemetery owner locks gate

Karen Proffitt planned to visit her mother’s grave on Sunday, the second anniversary of her death. But like other people whose loved ones are buried in Shepherd Memorial Park, she learned that the cemetery was locked up.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Bill promoting litter cleanup advances

A bipartisan bill aimed at helping clean up North Carolina’s roadways passed the House Transportation Committee last week.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

WE'RE NO. 1: NC's Covid stats rank us as the safest

In April of 2020, Henderson County health providers were struggling to respond to an outbreak of Covid-19 cases in congregant care facilities and facing the highest death rate in the state. Thirteen months later, Henderson County ranks as the safest county in the state, standing alone as the only green county by the state's measurement.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Valley Hill buildings on verge of new life

If you drive by 175 South Carolina Ave. you may wonder what happened to the old Valley Hill School.   Read Story »

Edneyville News

LIGHTNING PHOTOS: Memorial service honors fallen officers

Law officers, their families and supporters turned out Saturday evening on Police Officers Memorial Day to pay tribute to fallen officers and hear the community's law enforcement leaders call on them to be "keepers of the light of these fallen heroes."   Read Story »

Laurel Park News

Edwards' affordable housing bill draws fire

State Sen. Chuck Edwards is direct and blunt when he defends a bill that he acknowledges is causing “heartburn” in city halls across North Carolina.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Cooper lifts mask mandate, stadium limits

Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday lifted the indoor mask mandate in most settings and eased mass gathering restrictions and social distancing requirements.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Law officers from four agencies collar suspected drug traffickers

Henderson County sheriff’s deputies and law officers from three other agencies conducted a large-scale roundup of drug trafficking suspects shortly after 8 a.m. today.   Read Story »

North Carolina News

Small towns teeter on edge of insolvency

RALEIGH — After a decade of financial struggle, the small town of East Laurinburg in Scotland County could soon cease to exist.   Read Story »

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