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Pharmaceutical company's expansion will add 74 jobs in Brevard

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Wyatt announces retirement

Henderson County Manager Steve Wyatt, who has shepherded to completion new schools and Blue Ridge Community College additions, the health sciences center at Pardee Hospital, new emergency response crews and parks and recreation improvements, announced on Friday that he is retiring.   Read Story »

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Covid relief funding allows infrastructure projects, premium pay for essential workers

Although broad categories of how a windfall of economic recovery money can be spent are known, local government organizations are awaiting detailed rules from the U.S. Treasury Department.   Read Story »

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New cable TV provider promises new content and more high-def channels

Altice USA, which is expected to close on its purchase of Morris Broadband by July 1, plans to " deliver super-fast broadband speeds, access to our nationwide mobile service, new content, more HD channels, and a broader array of entertainment packages," an Altice company vice president said in response from the Hendersonville Lightning.   Read Story »

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Former county resident indicted for passport fraud

A 62-year-old man who had been arrested on child sexual assault charges in California relocated to Henderson County and four years later fraudulently applied for a passport, the U.S. attorney's office said.   Read Story »

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Health Department phone system allows people to drop from waitlist

The Henderson County Department of Public Health is using a phone and email notification system for remaining individuals on its Covid-19 Vaccine Waitlist, which gives individuals the option to schedule an appointment or be removed from the waitlist.   Read Story »

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Robinson forms task force to spot bias in public school teaching

RALEIGH —Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson announced on March 16 the creation of a task force dedicated to giving “students, parents, and school faculty a voice to speak out about cases of bias, inappropriate materials, or indoctrination they see or experience in public schools.”   Read Story »

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Sheriff's officer named police chief in Fletcher

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Henderson County educators win national board certification

Eleven educators in Henderson County public schools earned National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification this spring.   Read Story »

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Warwick, Posey buy WTZQ radio

Longtime general manager Mark Warwick and his wife, Paige Posey, have purchased radio station WTZQ 95.3 FM and AM 1600, vowing to continue the community service that has won the station a strong following from listeners.   Read Story »

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