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New! The WHKP Radio App Now Available
WHKP is pleased to announce the release of its new radio app. DOWNLOAD IT FROM YOUR APP STORE TODAY! Features: Stream the WHKP radio broadcast. Check the local weather. Read the local news. Access WHKP on Facebook, X.com, Instagramm, and Tiktok. Text the... Link to Full Story
FLU DEATHS IN NORTH CAROLINA RISE TO 134 THIS SEASON INCLUDING 3 CHILDREN NCDHHS
North Carolina has seen a significant rise of flu-related deaths, with a total of 134 fatalities reported so far this season, according to state health officials. The latest update from the North Carolina Respiratory Virus Surveillance Dashboard shows... Link to Full Story
FEMA ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL $116 MILLION FOR NORTH CAROLINA
FEMA Announces Additional $116 Million for North CarolinaATLANTA – FEMA announced more than $116 million in federal funding to support the state of North Carolina’srecovery from Tropical Storm Helene and help prevent future disaster damage across... Link to Full Story
DR. JOHN McDARIS NAMED NEW PRINCIPAL OF HENDERSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Bearcats Welcome New Leadership: Dr. John McDaris Named Principal of Hendersonville High School HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (January 13, 2026) – Following the pending retirement of longtime educator and administrator Laura Bruegger, Henderson County... Link to Full Story
DR. MONICA CARPENTER NAMED VP/ECONOMICS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT BRCC
Blue Ridge Community College Welcomes Dr. Monica Carpenter as Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development, Continuing Education HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. - This month, Blue Ridge Community College welcomes Dr. Monica Carpenter as vice president of... Link to Full Story