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Sections of Interstate 26 in southern Buncombe County will close overnight this week so crews can smooth the road surface and complete additional work as part of the ongoing Interstate 26 Widening Project. NCDOT MAKES PROGRESS ON I-26 CONNECTOR AS FOUNDATION WORK BEGINS The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) said the closures will take place between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. on the following dates and sections: Tuesday (July 7) and Thursday (July 9): Interstate 26 West from Airport Road

Exciting Summer evenings in downtown Hendersonville continue with Rhythm & Brews, presented by Horizon Heating & Air. Returning to South Main Street on July 16, headliner Canaan Cox will bring his dynamic performance to his hometown, while Highway 52 will kick off the evening's entertainment. Held on the third Thursday of each month from June through October, Rhythm & Brews offers free live music in the heart of downtown. Attendees can enjoy great performances, local craft beer, cide

 For the first time since Helene, Lake Lure celebrated the Fourth of July with a full lake, drawing hundreds of visitors and giving local businesses a much-needed boost after more than a year of recovery. More than 700 people attended the Lake Lure Inn's Independence Day festivities, according to town officials. For many visitors, it was their first time seeing Lake Lure since the devastation caused by Helene. Previously, the lake sat empty while crews worked to remove debris left behind by

A shooting occurred on the morning of Wednesday, July 1, in Hendersonville, the Henderson County Sheriff's Office confirmed. The sheriff's office confirmed that the shooting happened on Corn Mountain Road and that it's an active and open investigation. LOCAL NEWS No further details will be released, but the sheriff's office said that when releasable information is available, it will be on their social media.   STORY & PHOTO COURTESY OF ABC 13 WLOS.

4th of July Parade Street Closure Information:  On Saturday, July 4, the 4th of July Parade will take place in downtown Hendersonville at 10:30 AM. The parade viewing area extends along Main Street from 5 points to Kanuga/Caswell. Spectators are requested to refrain from watching the parade south of Caswell, as this section is designated for float departure.   To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, this family-oriented

Drivers heading out for Independence Day travel could see some relief at the pump compared with earlier this year, but prices remain historically high for the holiday. The national average price of gasoline is expected to fall to around $3.75 per gallon on Saturday, July 4, according to a new GasBuddy report. This would be the second-most expensive average gas price on record for Independence Day. The all-time high was $4.80 per gallon in 2022, caused largely by Russia's invasion of Ukraine

 The City of Hendersonville is launching Bike Hendo, a new bicycle plan that will help shape the future of biking and rolling in Hendersonville.  Bike Hendo steers the course of strategies and projects to make Hendersonville safer, more connected, and more bike-friendly for people who bike or roll for transportation, recreation, and everyday trips. The plan will build on successes like the Ecusta Trail and help

Local western North Carolina football legend, Kent Briggs, has passed away at the age of 68 on Friday, June 21. Briggs was well-known at WCU as a former quarterback, assistant coach, and head coach. A North Carolina native, Briggs grew up in Asheville where he attended A.C. Reynolds High School and played football. Staying close to home, Briggs attended college at Western Carolina University (WCU) where he played from 1976 to 1979. According to a news release, Briggs began as a redshirt freshman

 City Manager John Connet has announced his recommendation to City Council to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget with no increase to the City of Hendersonville's property tax rate. City Council is scheduled to vote on the budget at its meeting on June 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the City Operations Center located at 305 Williams Street.The recommendation keeps Hendersonville's property tax rate at $0.52 per $100 of assessed value, with no change from the

North Carolina is launching 12 summer electrical academies aiming to train 220 students at community colleges across the state, including two in western North Carolina. The program is part of the Career Electric Initiative, which is backed by a $9.5 million investment from the Siemens Foundation. In the program, students will earn college credit, industry credentials, hands-on experience and a registered pre-apprenticeship. Leaders say the academies will help address a growing demand for skilled