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County to hold free drive-thru covid test Saturday

Henderson County News

State elections chief urges caution on absentee voting pitches

North Carolina's top elections official says that while third party outreach efforts urging residents to request absentee ballots "typically are legal," she warns that the efforts can be confusing and could undermine voters' confidence in the election process.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Blake resigns as city police chief

Hendersonville police Chief Herbert Blake announced Monday that he is resigning as the city's top law officer, effective Aug. 21.   Read Story »

Asheville News

Former Buncombe commissioner pleads guilty in equestrian center fraud

ASHEVILLE — Former Buncombe County Commissioner Ellen Madans Frost pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to conspiracy to commit federal program fraud for her involvement in a scheme that used Buncombe County tax dollars to sponsor equestrian activities in North Carolina and Florida, U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Humane Society, Sandburg home offer tips on 'pawsitive' hiking experience

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and Blue Ridge Humane Society are partnering to provide a new series of videos for pet owners to guide them through the steps and preparation for safe and fun hiking with their dog.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Dining, hospitality and entertainment businesses adapt to Covid climate

A car drove up and a young girl wearing a blue Hot Dog World t-shirt rushed out to take the driver’s order. Customers no longer line up behind the counter at the iconic 34-year-old Hendersonville original.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Council OKs 10-condo project downtown

The Hendersonville City Council on Thursday approved a rezoning request for the West Avenue Villas, a 10-unit condo development proposed by Riddle Development LLC. The council added conditions for the rezoning based on concerns from neighboring homeowners.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Oklawaha Village homeowners complain about apartments

Homeowners from the Oklawaha Village development appealed to the Hendersonville City Council Thursday to force a housing improvement agency to fix what they say are construction-associated problems with traffic, noise and erosion.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

City OKs 300 multi-family units surrounding post office annex

The Hendersonville City Council on Friday authorized rezoning that will allow the development of almost 300 apartments and townhomes on land surrounding the post office annex on Lakewood Road.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

KnollsCam: Raccoon family visits watering hole

A family of raccoons made a daytime visit to the watering hole atop Haywood Knolls.   Read Story »

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