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Shops, restaurants uncertain about mask enforcement role

RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order requiring face masks made North Carolina businesses responsible for enforcement. But they weren’t given directions about how to comply until the order had taken effect.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Fireworks show set for the Fourth

Although most area cities have called off Independence Day fireworks displays this year, Henderson County is still hosting the annual pyrotechnic salute to America.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Thrift shop will take donations starting Tuesday

The Blue Ridge Humane Society Thrift Store will begin accepting merchandise donations for resale from the public on Tuesday.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Though he guided big bills through, McGrady laments two that fell short

Although he was short-timing it as his last term in the General Assembly drew to a close, state Rep. Chuck McGrady refused to hit cruise control.   Read Story »

Flat Rock News

LOCAL BRIEFS: Big Paws, League Zooms, U.T. grad, county offices closed

The Gallery at Flat Rock, 2702-A Greenville Highway, is excited to announce a dog-friendly event and exhibition celebrating adoptable canines weighing 50 pounds or more.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Frank Byrd, community servant, dies at age 77

Frank Byrd, who had an immense capacity to help his church and community, especially through programs that served young people, died on Thursday of pancreatic cancer. He was 77.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Here's FAQs on face mask order from governor's office

The governor's office issued a lengthy Q&A about the face covering order that goes into effect on Friday. Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday announced that the phase 2 "Safer at Home" reopening restrictions would remain in effect for three more weeks, until July 17.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Owner of 'Yachts o' Trouble' gets prison for secretly taping underage females

ASHEVILLE — A 51-year-old Cleveland County man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for secretly recording nude videos of underage females aboard his yacht, U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced on Thursday.   Read Story »

East Flat Rock News

County attorney instructs Planning Board not to reject emails on asphalt plant

Rebecca Grounsell wrote an impassioned email to members of the Henderson County Planning Board on June 10 imploring them to reject an asphalt plant near her home on Candlestick Drive, where she lives with her husband, Lee, 6-year-old daughter Alice and rescue dogs Griz and Gunny.   Read Story »

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