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Enka Sugar Jets Are State Runners-up
Several local players earned all-WNC district honors. Enka girls’ head coach Kyle Reagan is the female squad coach of the year, leading his team to second best in the state.
Ukraine Digs In; Baltics Next for Putin?
In defending their homeland with guerrilla warfare, the daily menu for Ukrainians shifted to several helpings of valor and rounds of Molotov cocktail bombs.
Local Ukrainians Angry with Putin’s Invasion
People born in Ukraine or of Ukrainian descent are coping emotionally with dangers imposed to their loved ones, including male civilians ordered to defend their homeland against invading Russians.
Edwards Campaign Drawing in Donors
Citizens filled Burntshirt Vineyards to hear State Sen. Chuck Edwards talk about pressing issues and his credentials.
Frenetic HHS Comeback Short by One Point
R-S just beat HHS for the third time — all nail-biters.
Falcons Celebrate Hoops Greats of 30 Years Ago
A “West is Best” fond memory of 30 years ago is of the West Henderson Falcon boys’ most prolific basketball team ever.
Reynolds Wraps Up MAC Hoops Titles
A.C. Reynolds boys and girls squads both convincingly won Mountain Athletic Conference basketball titles last week.
Hero Study: ‘GOAT’ Tom Brady Retires
In developing into pro football’s “Greatest of All Time” (GOAT), Tom Brady showed what one with so-so-natural talent can achieve through dedication and hard work.
Hendersonville’s Former QB Plays Crucial Role in Cincinnati Bengals’ Victory
Hendersonville restaurant owner Matthew Rogers cheered his hometown Cincy Bengals on to victory at Kansas City in the AFC title game. They play the Rams in the Super Bowl. One of their coaches, Robert Livingston, is from Hendersonville.
Tsakalos Family Carries On Hot Dog World
The transition at Hot Dog World is smooth as one of the two longtime owners continues its legacy, and prepares his son to be the next-generation owner.