Bill Hollingsed announced as Interim Chief of Police in Hendersonville

City Manager John Connet has named Bill Hollingsed as the Interim Chief of Police for the Hendersonville Police Department.

Pres. Trump, GOP Chairman Visit Henderson County

Republican star power abounded in Henderson County as Pres. Donald J. Trump and his daughter Ivanka visited Mills River Monday, soon after state GOP Chairman Michael Whatley was in Hendersonville.

Folk music by the lake at Blue Ridge Community College

The Blue Ridge Community College is able to host their free monthly summer music concert on its campus—by the lake as they have in the past.   The first concert will be on July 26th, from 5 pm to 7 pm, which is a little later than usual due to the pandemic. The outdoor lake setting, of course,  allows for social distancing, and attendants need to bring blankets, a picnic, and chairs to

New gourmet dog food business open to the public

Waggin Meals has announced they have opened a storefront on their family property, after a successful launch of their home-based gourmet dog food business. 

Humane Society pet adopters: more time, love to share

Blue Ridge Humane Society (BRHS) in Henderson County is linking adoptable pets with people extra lonely during these quarantine-restricted times, and spurring people to organize fund drive parties.

Basketball camp continues thirty year tradition during pandemic

The 30th annual Crossfire basketball camp is still shooting to hold sessions in late July and August. Co-founders Randy Shepherd and Jamie Johnson have trained over 22,000 campers across the globe, from Argentina and Austria to their hometown of Asheville. This year’s camp in the midst of a global pandemic will operate differently, but Shepherd […]

Town of Woodfin holds groundbreaking on new park

Members of the Woodfin Town Commissioners, along with their partner in the construction of a new park and greenway, held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new park.

Historic Downtown Hendersonville Receives Main Street Accreditation

The historic downtown section of Hendersonville recently received Accredited status from Main Street America.

County commissioners challenged to support democracy through shutdown

Debates behind changing Buncombe’s rules in recent years considered when public comments should be taken.

Jacob Sessoms talks ‘El Gallo’ & setting new courses, friendly ventures

Asheville restaurateur Jacob Sessoms talks about restaurant "El Gallo" and new venture "Table Right Here!"