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Here's lineup for the King Apple Parade

The Presentation of Colors will lead the way and the Apple Ambassador and her court will close the show when the King Apple Parade fills Main Street with spectacles, sirens and symphonic marches starting at 2:30 on Labor Day afternoon.   Read Story »

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Cory Justus honored as Apple Farmer of the Year

In 2019 Cory Justus faced a tough decision.   Read Story »

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'This is home to us,' Roy says as he Wanda prep for parade grand marshal role

With thunder rumbling overhead and a shout of “go Tar Heels” from the crowd, legendary UNC basketball coach Roy Williams took the stage Friday afternoon during the opening ceremony of the 78th N.C. Apple Festival.   Read Story »

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Bears in 'eat mode' are loading up for winter

Hyperphagia means a significant increase in appetite. And that is exactly what begins to happen to black bears this time of year.   Read Story »

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APPLE FESTIVAL: Here's the schedule of events

Here’s the schedule of events for the four-day N.C. Apple Festival:   Read Story »

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Guide to the Apple Festival is on the street!

From the pancake feast to the final float of the King Apple Parade, the North Carolina Apple Festival features a panoply of sights, sounds, flavors and fun.   Read Story »

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Gorges State Park hosts Mountain Monarch Festival on Sept. 28

SAPPHIRE— Gorges State Park in Transylvania County will host the third annual Mountain Monarch Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the park visitor center.   Read Story »

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• County hires landscape architects to design Berkeley Park sportsplex       Comments
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• St. Luke's becomes AdventHealth Polk       Comments
• Hendersonville station gets two new state troopers       Comments
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