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Covid cases top 300, with 41 deaths

Henderson County News

County health department offers covid-19 test on Tuesday

The Henderson County Health Department has partnered with Blue Ridge Health to offer a covid-19 testing site for the public on Tuesday, May 26, from noon to 4 p.m. at East Henderson High School, 150 Eagle Pride Drive, East Flat Rock.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Memorial Day tribute features Gold Star mother from Flat Rock (2)

This year’s Asheville-Buncombe Memorial Day Ceremony will be held as a virtual ceremony, because of the need for physical distance under the state of emergency during the covid-19 pandemic.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Closing Main Street is an idea worth trying

Revitalizing downtown Hendersonville is writ small the fundamental challenge of the pandemic crisis itself: How do government and business work together to emerge from lockdown in a way that successfully stands business back up while protecting the health and safety of the public?   Read Story »

Henderson County News

'Dit' Williams, World of Clothing founder, dies at age 92

Robert Ditmore "Dit" Williams, who parlayed the free socks he gave truckers for filling up at his truck stop into the World of Clothing, died Friday at Life Care Center of Hendersonville after a long period of declining health. He was 92.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Alan Leonard, a 'prosecutor’s prosecutor,' dies at age 72

Alan Leonard, a widely respected attorney who served as prosecutor for the judicial district that includes Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties from 1982 to 1994, died Thursday at age 72.   Read Story »

Mills River News

AgHC, Carolina Farm Credit give masks to farm industry workers

MILLS RIVER — The greenhouses at VanWingerden International in Mills River are nearly empty, but it’s not because business has fallen off.   Read Story »

Horse Shoe News

Horse Shoe Farm owner again seeks OK for vacation cottages

HORSE SHOE — The owner of Horse Shoe Farm has dusted off a development proposal two years ago, seeking county approval for short-term rental cottages, a dining facility, clubhouse, spa and yoga studio, equestrian center and riding ring, an event space, horse trailer parking and arts and crafts space on the picturesque property on South Rugby Road.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

School system honors Teacher of the Year

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Henderson County News

Breweries flummoxed by Phase 2 reopening rules

The N.C. Craft Brewers Guild is seeking clarification from Gov. Roy Cooper about the fate of breweries, wineries and distilleries.   Read Story »

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