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102-year-old fighter pilot to receive WWII medal of honor from France
A 102-year-old Hendersonville man will soon receive one of France’s highest honors for his service as a fighter pilot during World War II. WWII P-47 pilot Ed Cottrell of Brevard will be bestowed with the French Legion de l’honneur Medal on July 9 at a public ceremony in Brevard. Other American recipients include General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Douglas MacArthur.
Veterans Healing Farm in time crunch to find new home
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Veterans Healing Farm is desperately looking for a new home, and time is running out. The organization that helps veterans and their families find healing and camaraderie has until August to relocate from its spot near Hendersonville. The nonprofit found out in January the...
Hendersonville to contract with UNC Chapel Hill SOG to find affordable housing sites
HENDERSONVILLE - Sites for affordable housing could be identified as early as May after Hendersonville City Council agreed June 26 to contract with an organization that will study and suggest potential properties. Council members unanimously agreed to work with the UNC Chapel Hill School of Government’s Development Finance Initiative to...
Polk County officials lift advisory following I-26 fuel spill in 2023
SALUDA, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Polk County Health and Human Services agency said a precautionary advisory has been lifted following a fuel spill on the interstate in 2023. On July 13, 2023, a gas tanker fire shut down I-26 in both directions between Columbus and Hendersonville. Officials said the...
Mills River names Matthew McKirahan new town manager
The town of Mills River has chosen a new town manager. Matthew McKirahan, a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, with master's degree in public administration and government experience, will take over the role effective July 29, according to a town news release. McKirahan called the job “an honor and a...
Seeking Tourism Development Authority Board Representative
Seeking a candidate who is interested in serving on the Tourism Development Authority Board to serve/represent the Fletcher area. Must represent (employee or owner) of Henderson County business in the Fletcher area and does not have to be in the Fletcher city limits just in Henderson County. Must be registered...
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