Hendersonville, NC and WNC News

Local news for Hendersonville, North Carolina and the surrounding Western North Carolina communities.

A charger plugged into an electric vehicle.

$100 Million Now Available to Improve EV Charger Reliability

Applications have opened for the Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator which will provide up to $100 million in federal funding to repair and replace existing but non-operational, electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Large baskets of red apples at an apple orchard.

Free Things to Do in Hendersonville

Take the family on a weekend trip and discover a city that may just be in your own backyard. Here’s a list of wonderful free things to do in Hendersonville!

Trees in Downtown Hendersonville.

A Family’s Legacy to Keep Trees Growing in Hendersonville

During the past 21 years, numerous trees have been planted along Hendersonville’s Main Street and downtown area. Many are now mature arbors gracing the sidewalks. Others were recently planted and are settling in nicely.

Two people installing solar panels on a roof.

A Step-By-Step Guide for Consumers Going Solar

So you’re thinking about joining the 3 million U.S. homeowners who have gone solar. Solar energy will help you save on your monthly electricity bills and combat climate change, but what needs to happen to get those solar panels on your roof?

A person with a hand full of fresh soil.

The Basics of Soil pH and Lime

Soils in our humid southern climate are naturally acidic and some old-timers often referred to soil needing to be “sweet” for good plant growth. This expression most often relates to the use of lime to correct our acidic soils.

Curbside recycling and trash containers.

Hendersonville Urges “Cart Smart” Recycling

The City of Hendersonville encourages residents to practice simple steps to be “cart smart” about recycling. Putting non-recyclable items in recycling carts causes contamination and raises costs for facilities across the state.