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Measures have helped county avoid hospital surge, AdventHealth leader says

Asheville News

White supremacist meth dealer sent to prison

A 34-year-old member of a white supremacist group was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison after his conviction in federal court on charges of trafficking methamphetamine in Henderson and Buncombe counties from January through May of last year, U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced Thursday.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Governor extends stay-home order through May 8

Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday extended the statewide stay-at-home order through May 8 and announced a roadmap for easing restrictions and reopening the state's economy.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

LIGHTNING PHOTOS: Neighbors thank doctors, nurses, essentials

They marched out of their homes into the bright spring sunlight — one by one, couples hand in hand, families of four, five or six, working folks and retired folks, young and old. Chalk in hand, they went to work on paved driveways and streets, putting in words and pictures their gratitude. Thank you, doctors, they said. Thank you, nurses. Thank you, cashiers. Thank you, farmers. Thank you, Essentials. You're our heroes.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Radio broadcaster's donation sparks IAM Stimulus Check Challenge

Dolph Diamond woke up one night this week with an idea.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Testing crucial before reopening, retailers say

The brand of downtown historic Hendersonville is small town, friendly and personal.   Read Story »

Laurel Park News

Paper or plastic? That's no longer a choice

LAUREL PARK — Paper or plastic is no longer a choice for Laurel Park homeowners.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Tree snaps power pole, knocks out power, blocks road

A large tree fell across Fourth Avenue West on Thursday, snapping a power pole in half, blocking the road in the 1200 block and knocking out power to dozens of residents. No one was hurt.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Highland Lake Road project not among jettisoned NCDOT projects

As people across North Carolina heed a statewide stay-home order to curb the spread of COVID-19, traffic volumes have plummeted, causing at least a $300 million budget shortfall for the N.C. Department of Transportation in the current fiscal year and an uncertain forecast for the next budget year.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

County, towns brace for sales tax blood bath

Although local government budget-writers have no solid figures yet on sales tax revenue since the coronavirus shutdown, they know the drop will be steep.   Read Story »

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