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Bells ring at St. John church as gathering commemorates slavery's start

Henderson County News

League announces series on immigration 'Facts and Fiction'

The Henderson County League of Women Voters will host a three-part series on immigration policies and practices, "Immigration 101: Facts vs. Fiction," over three months.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Police ID bank robbery suspect as 64-year-old Virginia man

Hendersonville police have identified the suspect in a bank robbery Friday as John Howard Johnson, a 64-year-old Virginia who is under investigation for similar bank heists in three states.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Larry McKay, dairy farmer and church leader, dies at age 85

Lawrence Hazelhurst “Larry” McKay Jr., a retired dairy farmer, devoted church leader and descendant of Balfour Mills founder Ellison Adger Smyth, died on Aug. 23 surrounded by family at home. He was 84.   Read Story »

North Carolina News

Road through Nantahala Gorge reopening Monday night

BRYSON CITY – A major highway in the mountains important for local traffic and tourism was set to reopen Monday night — one day earlier than expected, the NCDOT said.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Defendant pleads guilty to murder of Pisgah Inn coworker

A 22-year-old Asheville man has pleaded guilty to charges of sexual assault and first-degree murder in the death of his Pisgah Inn coworker last summer, U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Dr. Amy Pace, who never stopped teaching, dies

Amy F. Pace, a beloved Henderson County teacher who continued to push education until the end of her life, died Saturday after an extended illness.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Moffitt announces campaign for open state House seat

Republican Tim Moffitt, a former two-term state representative, announced Monday that he would run for the North Carolina House District 117 that will become open with the retirement of Rep. Chuck McGrady. District 117 covers the northern half of Henderson County, including Hendersonville, Laurel Park, Mills River and Fletcher.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Massive mudslides close road through Nantahala Gorge

BRYSON CITY – N.C. Department of Transportation crews are working around the clock on U.S. 19/74 until the highway is open through the Nantahala Gorge.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Ask Matt ... who pays for murder defendant's lawyers

Q. I noticed that in the Stroup murder trial the defendant is being represented by a public defender. How does that work?   Read Story »

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