Overtones: Chalwa embraces reggae's rhythm
Fri, 25 May 2012 04:01:00 EDT

NHHS holds pep rally, Relay walk to fight cancer
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:15:34 EDT

North Henderson High students dropped golf balls from a helicopter, threw water balloons and listened to a cancer survivor's story Thursday at a pep rally as they continued the school's tradition of helping to fight cancer.

HHS announces Stanley as new head volleyball coach
Fri, 25 May 2012 01:18:48 EDT

Coaching volleyball, or any sport really, is in her blood, so former West Henderson standout Brooke Stanley was going to go wherever it took after graduation to be able to live out her dream. But she didn't have to go far.

Bearcats fall in Game 1 of Regional series to mercy ruling
Thu, 24 May 2012 22:58:01 EDT

Owner puts final touch on new Flat Rock art gallery
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:12:45 EDT

An art gallery in the Singleton Centre will open Saturday, featuring a wide variety of artwork the owner feels will fill a niche in the village.

East hires Gilliam as next boys' basketball coach
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:37:09 EDT

Mills River council members tweak park rules
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:12:45 EDT

Council members tweaked proposed rules for the town's new park Thursday, making no major changes as they addressed issues concerning firearms, leash lengths, bikes and geocaching.

Police: Man runs over woman, child after argument
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:12:45 EDT

Police say a Candler man intentionally struck his fiancée and her 8-year-old daughter with his vehicle Thursday after an argument, killing the child and severely injuring her mother.

County to fly 'Stars and Stripes' for Memorial Day
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:11:06 EDT

Myra Grant wins 2012 ATHENA Award
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:13:30 EDT

Pardee Hospital Foundation's Myra Grant thanked her friend, the late Vanessa Mintz, as she accepted the 2012 ATHENA Award given in the slain community leader's honor.

Police identify 4 suspects in Patton Pool vandalism
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:12:45 EDT

Autopsy: Man died from gunshot wound to head, neck
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:12:45 EDT

A Saluda man whose death was originally thought to be a suicide died as a result of a gunshot wound to his face and neck.

Deputies arrest man wanted for arson in South Carolina
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:12:45 EDT

A man wanted on arson charges out of Greenville, S.C. was arrested Wednesday in Henderson County and charged with multiple drug offenses, according to a news release from the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office.

Blue Ridge Parkway reduces speed limit through Asheville
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:12:45 EDT

The Art of Hair: Cut can bring confidence
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:12:45 EDT

My client was looking forward to a better position at the local hospital and she thought what a great time to change.

13 miles of road to be paved in June in Transylvania County
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:12:45 EDT

Nearly 13 miles of U.S. 276 will be paved this summer, from the bridge over Looking Glass Creek in Transylvania County to Forest Service Road 256 in Haywood County.

Asheville airport runway reopens after helicopter lands abruptly
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:12:45 EDT

A runway was closed for about an hour Thursday at Asheville Regional Airport after a helicopter made an emergency landing. At 3:03 p.m., the airport authority's Department of Public Safety responded to a call regarding a hard landing on the runway by a helicopter, according to a news release issued by the airport.

101-year-old man killed by 91-year-old driver
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:12:45 EDT

Playhouse wins $5,000 tourism grant
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:12:46 EDT

he Henderson County Travel and Tourism Grant Committee has awarded $5,000 to the nonprofit Flat Rock Playhouse, according to a news release from the playhouse.

Forecasters: 9 to 15 storms this hurricane season
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:12:45 EDT

Federal forecasters predict there will be about nine to 15 storms during this year's Atlantic hurricane season.