Henderson County News

The Henderson County Sheriff's Office charged a Hendersonville man with 27 offenses, including seven counts of breaking and entering and three counts of felony larceny.

A bill that would put the Wake County Board of Commissioners in control of area school buildings and land moved closer to passage Wednesday, despite criticism that it was politically motivated.

Park Ridge Health is pleased to announce that Laura Fleck, M.D., board-certified neurologist, has joined its extensive family of primary care providers and specialists.

A legislative bill that establishes a North Carolina Public Charter School Board, removing most charter-school oversight from the State Board of Education, could have a negative impact on both the original intent for charter schools in this state and the funding of conventional public schools.

Now that the cold is gone, farmers can start worrying about the heat. "After this cold front, we're going to see some of the warmest temperatures we've seen, and that's really going to ripen things up in a hurry," said Henderson County strawberry grower Danny McConnell.

There is something very unusual about North Carolina 's geography that contemporary historians seem not to appreciate.

The wreck happened shortly before 8 a.m. when a tractor-trailer overturned on U.S. 25 near Green River Road, close to the South Carolina line.

Four Henderson County men are facing charges in connection with a vandalism spree in the Lake Summit area.

Katelyn Murray, 18, left her home last Tuesday night and has not been seen or heard from since, according to Maj.

More than a dozen of the city's past and present leaders on Friday endorsed a city lawsuit to block the loss of its water system, saying it is unfair to take the system without compensation.

The N.C. Court of Appeals upheld the murder conviction in Henderson County of a man featured on the "America's Most Wanted" website while on the run from authorities.

Henderson County sheriff's deputies have released the names of a couple and their daughter who were shot and killed outside a home in Hendersonville.

About 125 people will gather here today to talk about how to get the state to get moving on improvements to Interstate 26, especially the I-26 Connector through Asheville.

The Henderson County Sheriff's Department identified the suspect as Ralph Robert Warren III, 32.

The mayor of Hendersonville, just 29 miles down Interstate 26 from any-way-you-like-it Asheville, describes her city as a "sophisticated small town," enjoying itself and its more leisurely pace while sharing a lot of the same regional amenities.

North Carolina is paying tribute to law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty with the state's annual Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony.

The Arts Council of Henderson County is seeking artists and artisans interested in demonstrating their art or craft at the upcoming 54th annual Art on Main Festival, running 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct.

Park Ridge Health named among top 100 healthcare employers by Becker's Hospital Review Hendersonville, N.C. - Park Ridge Health is pleased to announce its selection as one of the "100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" by Becker's Hospital Review and Becker's ASC Review.

Heavy rain and wind pummeled Asheville and Western North Carolina on Sunday, causing flooding and downing trees and power lines, and more problems are likely today as the rain continues.

So, Carl Mumpower is leaving the Republican Party. I suspect you won't have too much trouble finding a couple of local Republican leaders to hold the door for him and another pair willing to give him a mild assist of the boot-to-the-rear variety.