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First positive case of coronavirus is person who visited Asheville last week

Henderson County News

Here's what schools are telling parents about the Learn from Home process

Henderson County public school system notified parents today of the process teachers will use for remote learning during the time schools are closed. Here is the letter the school system sent to parents:   Read Story »

Henderson County News

County, Pardee announce drive-thru coronavirus test site at BRCC

In a partnership with Pardee/UNC Health, Henderson County has set up a drive-thru COVID-19 and influenza testing center for county residents at Blue Ridge Community College, Board of Commissioners Chairman Grady Hawkins announced. The site is the result of a quick cooperative effort direction of the county, Pardee and other community partners, including the Henderson County Department of Public Health, Henderson County EMS and the Mountain Area Healthcare Preparedness Coalition.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

'We could sweep North Carolina,' GOP convention chair says

The coronavirus crisis did not stay the Republican Party from its appointed rounds, nor stop the glad-handing, as just under 100 activists turned out Saturday for the annual GOP convention at Apple Valley Middle School.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

In coronavirus caution, Mills River Town Board moves meeting outdoors

As communities begin to feel the impact of the coronavirus, the Town of Mills River is closely monitoring the situation and taking precautionary steps to protect the health of the public, employees and the community.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Playhouse suspends performances until April 23

Adhering to the latest North Carolina state government restrictions of public gatherings, the Flat Rock Playhouse suspended all programming until April 23 after the Sunday matinee performance of "Charlotte's Web."   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Families will receive Learn from Home materials Tuesday

Families will receive Learn from Home materials on Tuesday as Henderson County public schools execute the remote education model during the two-week closure. Gov. Roy Cooper on Saturday ordered all K-12 public schools to close for two weeks in an effort to blunt the spread of the coronavirus. Local schools officials are also making plans to ensure children continue to receive meals.   Read Story »

North Carolina News

Governor closes schools, bans gatherings of more than 100

Gov. Roy Cooper announced an executive order on Saturday directing K-12 public schools across the state to close for two weeks starting Monday. The order also banned mass gatherings of more than 100 people.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Numerous churches cancel public worship services

Numerous churches in the area canceled services Sunday, including at least two large downtown and the six campuses of Biltmore Church.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Parking lot full, toilet tissue shelves empty as shoppers stock up

The parking lot was full and the toilet paper shelf empty at Harris Teeter on Friday as people reacting to a potential coronavirus outbreak filled their buggies.   Read Story »

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