Flat Rock Playhouse to Present “Mixtape Vol. 2: The Music of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s”
Flat Rock Playhouse is thrilled to announce its 2025 season, a spectacular showcase of music, theatre, and mystery!
Hendersonville, NC and WNC News
Local news for Hendersonville, North Carolina and the surrounding Western North Carolina communities.
NC Stage Company Presents “Jeeves Saves the Day” Through Feb. 23rd
Once again, Bertie finds himself suffering the slings and arrows of misfortune at the hands of his relatives, caught between his fierce Aunt Agatha, his plaintive cousin Egbert, a saucy jazz singer, and his future father-in-law.
The Origins of Valentine’s Day
The origins of Valentine’s Day are murky. We do know that the ancient Romans celebrated the feast of Lupercalia, a spring festival, on the 15th of February.
Hendersonville’s Patton Pool Won’t Open in 2025
The City of Hendersonville regrets to announce that Patton Pool will not be opening for the 2025 season due to extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
When Retirees Go Rural
When Karen Sicner and her husband John made the decision to relocate from metro Atlanta to build a new home on a two-acre homesite in rural Sylva, North Carolina, moving closer to their daughter and her family in Tennessee was a major factor.
Governor Josh Stein Recognizes School Bus Drivers During School Bus Driver Week
Governor Stein recently issued a proclamation recognizing the week of February 10-14 as School Bus Driver Week, recognizing the work they do to get students to school safely and the need to address driver vacancies across the state.
Paradigm Energy and Storage to Create 150 New Jobs and $175 Million in Investment in WNC
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners is joined by the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina in welcoming Paradigm Energy and Storage to Yancey County.
State Auditor’s Office Launches Helene Recovery Dashboard
The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has launched a new online dashboard that allows users to track Hurricane Helene recovery in Western North Carolina.
Why the Price of Your Favorite Chocolate Will Continue to Rise
Valentine’s Day often conjures images of chocolates and romance. But the crop behind this indulgence faces an existential threat.
MANNA FoodBank Awarded $7 Million From Community Foundations to Help Upfit New Facility
MANNA FoodBank will receive $7 million in grant funding from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina and the North Carolina Community Foundation to support critical infrastructure needs and long-term recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.
If FEMA Didn’t Exist, Could States Handle the Disaster Response Alone?
Imagine a world in which a hurricane devastates the Gulf Coast, and the U.S. has no federal agency prepared to quickly send supplies, financial aid and temporary housing assistance.
NCDOT Seeks Public Input on Draft 10-Year Transportation Plan
A draft of the state’s next long-range transportation improvements plan is now available for public review.
