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LOCAL RESTAURANT PARTNERS WITH THRIVE TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this,May, local favorite Piggy's Ice Cream and Harry's Grill will donate a percentage of theirproceeds to Thrive on Saturday, May 24.Thrive, a local organization dedicated to empowering... Link to Full Story

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO SEXUALLY ASSAULTING A WOMAN WHILE SHE SLEPT
On May 5, 2025, Antonio Lajuan Lucas, 29, from Brevard, pled guilty as charged to second-degree sexual offense just prior to jury selection, announced R. Andrew Murray, DistrictAttorney for Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania Counties. Superior Court Judge... Link to Full Story

CAN YOU LIVE WITHOUT CHINA'S JUNK ?
Can You Live Without China’s Junk?Dr. Glenn Mollette What does China export to the United States? Items include electronics, machinery, furniture, bedding, clothing, footwear, toys, cars, motorcycles, medical equipment, needles and catheters. There is... Link to Full Story

TOUCH A TRUCK EVENT
Saturday May 10th at Firehouse Subs they are holding their touch a fire truck event. The Hendersonville Fire Department will have their truck and staff on hand. All children present receive a free meal at Firehouse Subs with paying adult. All fire... Link to Full Story

FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
Flat Rock Playhouse is thrilled to announce the upcoming production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, set to take the Leiman Mainstage June 6 - July 5. This extraordinary musical tells the incredible true story of Carole King, whose journey... Link to Full Story

LOCAL AUTHOR, ANN ROSS, DIES
Alice Ann Brown Ross, 91, died peacefully in her home Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was a published author of several books, including the beloved Miss Julia series.She was born January 28, 1934 in Austell, Georgia to Roy Parker Brown and Annie... Link to Full Story