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Terry Ruscin, prolific author on local history, dies unexpectedly

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Terry Ruscin, a researcher, writer and photographer who wrote a half dozen books about his adopted home of Hendersonville, died unexpectedly last week after suffering a medical issue while walking his dog, Lucy, friends said in numerous Facebook posts. He was 70.   Read Story »

Tags: Henderson County History | History | Henderson County Historic Resources Commission | Southern Appalachian culture | Terry Ruscin

Henderson County News

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: County should adopt historic tax credit

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By neglecting the work of its own volunteer advisory board, the Henderson County Board of Commissioners is poorly serving the county's rich history and failing to follow through on a mission that it set up.   Read Story »

Tags: History | Henderson County Commissioners | Historic preservation | Henderson County Historic Resources Commission

Henderson County News

Planners cool to historic property tax breaks

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After working for six years on a way to recognize historic landmarks, the Henderson County Historic Resources Commission sent to the Planning Board a draft ordinance that would allow the county to grant historic preservation tax breaks.     Read Story »

Tags: Henderson County History | Henderson County Historic Resources Commission | historic homes

Henderson County News

Flat Rock, county move to recognize historic landmarks

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Henderson County folks wear the cloak of history.   Read Story »

Tags: History | Historic preservation | Flat Rock Village Council | Henderson County Historic Resources Commission

Henderson County News

Commissioners endorse historic landmark guide

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The Henderson County Historic Resources Commission finally got the stamp of approval that will allow it to go forward with plans to recognize historic landmarks.   Read Story »

Tags: Henderson County History | Henderson County Commissioners | Historic preservation | Henderson County Historic Resources Commission

Henderson County News

County's inaction stalls historic board's work

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Members of the county-appointed board responsible for researching historic properties say they might as well go out of business if the Henderson County Board of Commissioners continues to withhold approval of its work.   Read Story »

Tags: Henderson County Historical and Genealogical Society | History | Historic preservation | Saint's Paul Episcopal Church | Henderson County Historic Resources Commission | Don Wilson | Sue Shepherd Sneeringer | Poplar Lodge