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HENDERSONVILLE WOMAN SPEAKS ALONGSIDE TRUMP AFTER INVITE TO DC FROM CONGRESSMAN CHUCK EDWARDS
A Hendersonville woman received a rare invitation to the White House this week after her story was shared with President Donald Trump by Congressman Chuck Edwards. Heather Kell, a single mother who works as a server in Hendersonville, was... Link to Full Story
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BLUE RIDGE HUMANE SOCIETY BUYS MILLS RIVER PROPERTY FOR FUTURE ADOPTION CENTER
The Blue Ridge Humane Society has purchased property at 823 Banner Farm Road in Mills River to help secure the future of animal welfare in Henderson County. According to a news release, the purchase of the property will allow the Blue Ridge Humane... Link to Full Story
ASHEVILLE MAYOR SENDS LETTER ASKING COSTCO TO RECONSIDER AFTER WITHDRAWING APPLICATION
Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer posted to social media, saying she sent a letter to Costco asking them to return to the table on the proposed Costco in West Asheville. In the Thursday, March 5, Facebook post, Manheimer says that on Monday, March 3,... Link to Full Story
NATIVE EDNEYVILLE AND MURPHY FOOTBALL COACH SELECTED TO 2026 NATIONAL FOOTKBALL HALL OF FAME
Former Edneyville and Murphy football coach David Gentry has been selected to the 2026 NFHS Hall of Fame class. Gentry will be inducted at the NFHS annual summer meeting on June 29 in Salt Lake City. Gentry was a standout football player at... Link to Full Story
AFTER 18 MONTH CLOSURE DUE TO HELENE REBUILT HENDERSONVILLE FRESH MARKET OPENS
A popular Hendersonville grocery store is making a comeback after being closed for 18 months due to Helene. The Fresh Market is finally reopening its doors, this time with a fresh look and more space for shoppers. The store was heavily damaged when... Link to Full Story