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'Intersection of merry and bright,' city celebrates Home for the Holidays

Henderson County News

Serial rapist sentenced to two life sentences after jury finds him guilty

A Superior Court judge Thursday evening sentenced a Henderson County man to two life sentences without the possibility of parole after a jury found him guilty of raping a young woman in 2022 in the home she shared with her father.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

TIMELINE of text amendment allowing floodway fill

Here’s a timeline of the discussion and action on a text amendment to allow building in the floodway, which is the land closer to rivers, creeks and streams than the flood fringe:   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Applicant for floodplain relief was cited for filling floodway

When a divided Board of Commissioners voted to amend the county’s land development code on Oct. 18 to allow development close to waterways, the discussion revolved around the merits of the idea in general.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Dollar General, police partner with Toy Run to bring joy to foster kids

FLETCHER — Christy Willis and Amanda Fender from the Dollar General contacted the Fletcher Police Department looking for an opportunity to collaborate in collecting toys for local children this Christmas.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Poplar Drive fire started when debris burn reignited, Forest Service says

The wildfire that drew hundreds of firefighters, dozens of fire departments from across the state to the Kyle's Creek area for two weeks started from a debris burn on private property that later reignited, the N.C. Forest Service announced Thursday.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Edwards announces re-election campaign

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards on Thursday announced his candidacy for a second term in the U.S. House of Representatives.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Renowned author to appear in his hometown on 'Robert Morgan Day'

Robert Morgan, the Green River native who has had a 54-year career as a successful poet, best-selling novelist and author of deeply reported biographies, will appear at the Historic Courthouse Saturday to talk about his newest book.   Read Story »

Asheville News

Tanger acquires Asheville Outlets

The Tanger company, a leading operator of upscale open-air shopping centers, announced this week that it has acquired Asheville Outlets, its 38th shopping center, as part of the continued execution of the company's external growth strategy.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Accused rapist fires attorneys and begins representing himself

Saying they were “in my way” and he did not “need them on my side anymore,” a twice convicted sexual offender standing trial this week in Henderson County Superior Court on Wednesday fired his attorneys and began representing himself on charges he broke into a home in 2022 and raped the young woman who lived there with her father.   Read Story »

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