Henderson County News Hub

• Statewide scale: Nearly 700 NC officers previously fired for misconduct work at 327 agencies; 2% of active force.
• Henderson tie: HCSO fired Mark...

Major Infrastructure Milestones

• 🔥 Courthouse Expansion Groundbreaking: Henderson County broke ground on April 13 on a $101 million courthouse...

Healthcare jobs growing fast in Henderson County, with high-pay roles at local spots like Ciena Healthcare:

• LPN Weekends (Ciena, Hendersonville):...

Key permanent closures for I-26 Connector project start soon, impacting Western NC traffic:

• Riverside Dr entrance to I-240/I-26: Closes 9 p.m. Wed,...

• Nine mountaintop cameras planned as wildfire early-detection pilot across Henderson and two counties, funded by $500K Dogwood Health Trust grant.
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City's commitment to road safety confirmed across sources: Public Works starts mowing April 27 through September to boost visibility and...

Ongoing erosion issues are shutting down key local routes:

• Red Bud Trail closed between Little Glendora Rd and Grange Rd due to weather-related...

Milestone groundbreaking on April 13 marks the county's largest capital project at $101M, after 7 years of planning.

• Serves booming population:...

Diverse nonprofit efforts highlight Western NC healing post-Helene:

• Baptists on Mission fully complied with state rules, completing 472 home...

Transportation Alerts

• 🔥 I-26 Ramps Closing: Multiple I-26 ramps will permanently close this spring.
• Driver Reactions: Drivers react...

• $4M state grants announced for 11 WNC parks/rec sites hit by Helene, including Asheville's Azalea Park ($345K)
• Funds target flood-resilient...

Beautify our highways: NCDOT's 2026 Spring Litter Cleanup runs April 11-25, urging volunteers to grab bags and gloves for roadside pride.

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Record heat grips WNC with upper 80s temps and bone-dry air creating a tinderbox for fires.

• Statewide burn ban blocks fire pits and fireworks...

Local gem spotlighted in Best of Blue Ridge Awards: Harvested Dreams, a family-owned Hendersonville CBD & cannabis shop at 1705 Asheville Hwy.

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Fire Safety Updates

• 🔥 Wildfire Detection Cameras: Henderson County leaders are seeking $500,000 funding for cameras with smoke-detection...

• Ramp shutdowns start next week: Riverside Dr to I-26 closes April 16; Hill St ramp April 17—part of I-26 Connector project's growing pains.
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State DHHS awarded 95 acute care beds to Mission Hospital, denying AdventHealth Weaverville and boosting Mission to 828 beds total.

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Big step for downtown: City turning Gen H Comprehensive Plan guidelines into enforceable law to preserve walkable, historic character beyond current...

Escalating fire risks grip Henderson County and Western NC amid dry trends:

• Statewide burn ban prohibits all open burning across NC's 100 counties,...

Neighbors sharing the wealth in Hendersonville:

• Queen black wooden bed frame (sturdy, slatted base, minor damage) in Brightwater Village
• Queen...