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Historic Saluda depot to reopen Friday after Helene repairs

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Disaster crop loss program open for applications

North Carolina Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program is accepting online applications through May 4 from farmers who suffered crop losses from Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Debby and drought and other weather-related conditions in 2024, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced Wednesday.   Read Story »

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MPO seeks input transportation plans, highway safety

The French Broad River MPO is hosting public meetings next week to gather input on two important regional planning initiatives. A drop-in meeting is scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, April 7, at the Henderson Public Library, 301 N. Washington St.   Read Story »

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Tickets available for Pardee's Spring Soiree

Tickets are now available for Pardee Hospital Foundation’s Spring Soiree, on Friday, April 11, at Kenmure Country Club.   Read Story »

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Pardee lifts visitor restrictions as infectious ailments fall

Due to decreasing cases of flu and other respiratory illnesses, UNC Health Pardee lifted temporary age-based visitor restrictions, effective Wednesday, April 2.    Read Story »

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Widespread rain cools area wildfires

Rain on Monday allowed firefighters to gain the upper hand on area wildfires, according to a press release from the N.C. Forest Service.   Read Story »

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Leaders of city, county and schools break ground on Berkeley sportsplex

Hailing the project as a model of interlocal cooperation, leaders of the city, county and public school system tossed shovels of dirt on Monday to mark the construction start of the Berkeley Park sportsplex, which will put four soccer fields, a softball diamond and tennis courts on the historic mill village land.   Read Story »

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City's mulch giveaway is under way

Hendersonville's spring mulch giveaway program is under way. Mulch is available for pickup 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The free pickup will continue until May 16 or until the mulch is gone.    Read Story »

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Authorities lift evacuation orders

Polk County currently has no mandatory evacuations thanks to significant progress firefighters have made to contain three major wildfires. Mandatory evacuation orders were also lifted in Henderson and Transylvania counties.   Read Story »

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Community Foundation has given $1.4 million in Helene grants

As Western North Carolina continues the extended work of rebuilding and recovery following Hurricane Helene, the Community Foundation of Henderson County is marking a milestone in local giving and response.   Read Story »

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