Jan 2, 2025 · Robert R. Williford, president of the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, said he's not a line dancer, but welcomed the new bar. "Downtown Hendersonville, 25 years ago, there was not a whole lot of nightlife," Williford said.

Dec 20, 2024 · HENDERSONVILLE — Two restaurants on Asheville Highway are aiming to open in January after suffering major flooding when Tropical Storm Helene bore down on Western North Carolina Sept. 27 and Brittain Creek, which flows through nearby Patton Park, overflowed.

Dec 20, 2024 · Conspiracies and tension amid Lake Lure recovery. One day before the town meeting, the Washington Post reported on a "conspiracy-fueled" anti-government group, Veterans on Patrol, having established itself in Lake Lure and neighboring Chimney Rock and spreading baseless claims about the federal government’s response to Helene.

Dorothy Fore Bishop, born on May 18, 1948, in Buncombe County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, at Advent Health Hendersonville, NC....

Jan 2, 2025 · Beyond his professional achievements, Engineer Perez is deeply committed to giving back. He volunteers at Camp Promise, a free camp for youth with neuromuscular disorders, and supports the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

An angel was taken from his sister, Mary Kay; brothers, Ben III (Joseph) and Dennis (Dawn); nieces, Tammy, Robin and Kimberly; nephews, Clark Benjamin (Kristina) and Matthew David; and from many devoted, beloved friends—as David...

Dec 10, 2024 · The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Transitional Sheltering Assistance program, which is paying for displaced people to stay in hotels after Tropical Storm Helene, has been extended until Jan. 11, but experts worry where survivors will live after that.. During an affordable housing listening session Dec. 9 hosted at The Western Piedmont Council of Governments office in Hickory and ...

Dec 15, 2024 · CHIMNEY ROCK — Hundreds of people milled around in front of the Lake Lure Inn & Spa Dec. 14 as dozens of area business owners sold T-shirts and souvenirs advertising their companies, Santa Claus posed for pictures and rock music blared over speakers.

Oct 30, 2024 · HENDERSONVILLE - A LoveHendo Business Recovery Fund has been set up to award grants to local businesses affected by Tropical Storm Helene, Hendersonville City Manager John Connet announced during a specially called city council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 29. The first round of applications will be due November 8. “I think there's at least seed money of at least $100,000 to provide recovery funds ...

Nov 25, 2024 · “He loved it there,” Tom said. More:Official NC Helene-related death tally rises to 103 after Yancey County fatality Jim worked at the Biltmore Estate, for Enterprise Rent-A-Car at the Asheville airport and as a wine steward at Burntshirt Vineyards.He took his late mother into his home and cared for her before her passing. He adopted four dogs throughout his …