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Henderson County farmland preservation referendum passes easily

HENDERSONVILLE – Henderson County may put millions towards protecting farmland and woodlands against development, voters decided by a solid margin Nov. 3. The open space conservation bond referendum, also known as the GO bond, the farms and forests bond and the farmland preservation bond, passed 59% to 40%, a difference of 10,000 votes. All along, there seemed to be broad-based support for the ballot question, across ideological lines. The measure allows the Board of Commissioners to borrow $25 million to pay landowners who volunteer to add deed restrictions to their property , preventing it from ever being subdivided or built up in the face of intense and mounting development pressure. The money may also go toward surveys, environmental assessments and appraisals, including for easements donated to the county in exchange for tax breaks. When a landowner signs over a conservation easement, they still hold deed to the property and can live on it, farm it, sell it and leave it to heirs, but no new housing, commercial or industrial buildings can go there. Henderson County has lost around 20% of its farmland over the last 10 years, Terry Kelley, director of the N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Henderson County office, told the

Henderson County, NC · 2d

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Voters decide local, state and federal races

Unofficial results are in, Democrats win key contests POLK COUNTY—Following record early voting turnout, Polk County and Landrum voters went to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide several local, […]

Polk County, NC · 2d

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3 Small-Town North Carolina Pie Shops Worth Pulling Over For

Fall in western North Carolina is marked by changing leaves, cooler mountain mornings, and a renewed appetite for homemade pie. Apple harvests are underway, and scenic drives through the Blue Ridge Mountains are especially beautiful this time of year. Some of the best pie shops in North Carolina are tucked...

North Carolina · 1d
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Mud Creek restoration gives floodwaters room to spread

A 27-acre stretch of floodplain along Mud Creek in Hendersonville has been transformed into restored wetlands, stream habitat and public green space as part of an effort to reduce flood risk and improve water quality. “Rather than trying to move water downstream as quickly as possible, we are giving it...

Hendersonville, NC · 2d
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WLOS.com

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Quentin Miller defeats Gary Parris in race for Buncombe County sheriff

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Democrat Quentin Miller is the projected winner in the race for Buncombe County sheriff, defeating Republican Gary Parris, according to unofficial results from the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Miller was first elected sheriff in 2018, becoming the first Black sheriff in Buncombe...

Buncombe County, NC · 2d

asheville.com

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Asheville Plans $5.4 Million for Rental Housing and Supportive Services

Asheville and the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium plan to offer $5,402,007 for affordable rental housing and supportive services across four counties. The announced application window opened November 2nd and runs through December 18th, 2026, with all submissions due by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the final day. Eligible projects...

Asheville, NC · 20h

hoodline.com

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Downtown Greenville's Main Street Bridge to Host Free Thanksgiving Meal for Thousands

Downtown Greenville's Main Street Bridge will once again transform into one long communal dinner table on November 23, as Gratefull GVL returns for its free Thanksgiving meal. The event is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, November 23, with the bridge closed to traffic for the occasion.

Greenville, SC · 1d

WSPA 7News

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Greenville County voters make voices heard in midterm elections

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Voters across Greenville County braved long lines and reported machine hiccups to cast their ballots in the midterm elections November 3rd.  McCarter Presbyterian Church was among more than three dozen locations where Greenville County residents were able to rock the vote. The location saw a steady stream of voters, some […]

Greenville County, SC · 2d

FOX Carolina

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Greenville County woman wants road fixed but voted against 1% sales tax

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Gail Goggans, a Greenville County resident who has lived near Cedar Lane Road for more than 50 years, said the road needs repairs. She voted against a 1% sales tax meant to pay for county road projects. Voters reject sales tax. Greenville County voters on...

Greenville County, SC · 1d

asheville.com

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I-26 Construction Adds a New Chapter to Asheville’s Highway History

Written by Walker Livingston, Carolina Public Press. The North Carolina Welcome Center on Interstate 26 near Tennessee sits on land that used to be an apple orchard in Madison County, right on the state line. Another nearby stretch of I-26 has become a hot-button issue in nearby Asheville right now, with a billion-dollar I-26 connector project breaking ground early this year.

Asheville, NC · 2d

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North Carolina Weekend

Celebrate the flavors of fall across North Carolina. Enjoy modern Chinese cuisine at The Majestic in Asheville, Thai favorites at Nai Thai 2 in Goldsboro and seasonal Italian cooking at Pizzeria Mercato in Carrboro.

North Carolina · 1d

hoodline.com

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Travelers Rest Fitness Court Draws 700 Visitors in Four Months, City Says

Travelers Rest marked a new chapter for its downtown fitness scene Tuesday with the dedication of an outdoor fitness court on Center Street, right next to The Sargent Branch Greenville County Library. City officials say the free, open-air gym has already drawn hundreds of users since opening its gates in July.

Travelers Rest, SC · 3d

WLOS.com

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Mayor Manheimer's legacy: $6M effort to prevent homelessness in Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Although Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer lost her re-election bid this week to Councilwoman Kim Roney, one of her lasting legacies may be a $6 million grant she secured for the city to help prevent homelessness. Manheimer helped bring Asheville into a 10-city pilot program designed...

Asheville, NC · 1d

Greenville News

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South Carolina House results: Upstate decides its representatives

Voters in portions of Greenville, Spartanburg, Pickens, Anderson and Oconee counties made their choices Tuesday in several contested South Carolina House races. Here are the candidates elected in South Carolina House Districts 5 through 22: District 5 The race for House District 5 featured incumbent Republican Rep. Neal Collins, who has represented the district since 2014, against Democratic challenger David F. Jones. With all precincts reported, Neal Collins won the race 10,608 votes to 4,777. District 6 The race for House District 6 featured incumbent Republican Rep. April Cromer, who has represented the district since 2022, against Democratic challenger Jennifer Bachner. With all precincts reported, Cromer won the race 11,402 votes to 5,923. District 7 The race for House District 7 was between incumbent Republican Rep. Lee Gilreath, who has represented the district since 2024, and Democratic challeger Elizabeth W. Cooley. With every county reported, Gilreath won the race 8,644 votes to 4,164. District 8 The race for House District 8 featured incumbent Republican Rep. Don Chapman, who has represented the district since 2008, against Democrat challenger Demetrius Carson. With all counties reported, Chapman won the race 9,703 votes to 5,212. District 10 The race for House District 10 featured

South Carolina · 3d

WLOS.com

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Henderson County bond could pay farmers to keep their land when facing big offers

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Unofficial election results are pointing to how a new Henderson County bond could soon get the green light. It would provide another option for farmers who have received offers from developers: getting paid to keep their land while permanently protecting it for agriculture. It is a voluntary program farmers would have to apply to.

Henderson County, NC · 14h

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Plans outline details of proposed Polk County Community Recreation Center

35,330-square-foot facility to include pool, gymnasium, and outdoor recreation areas COLUMBUS—Construction plans for the proposed Polk County Community Recreation Center outline a 35,330-square-foot facility featuring a swimming pool, gymnasium, second-floor […]

Columbus, NC · 2d

828newsnow.com

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Asheville planners want answers on housing changes

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville is working on a major overhaul of its zoning regulations, but some city planning commissioners worry that waiting for the process to finish could mean missing opportunities to create more housing. The question is whether the city should make smaller changes now or hold...

Asheville, NC · 1d

WLOS.com

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Congressman-elect Jamie Ager outlines Helene recovery push ahead of swearing-in

FAIRVIEW, N.C. (WLOS) — Just days after flipping a longtime Republican congressional seat, Democrat Jamie Ager is looking ahead to Washington, where he says securing Helene recovery funding for western North Carolina will be his top priority. In a one-on-one interview with News 13 at his farm in Fairview,...

North Carolina · 1d

tedmag.com

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City Electric Supply Opens Travelers Rest Location

TRAVELERS REST, S.C. — City Electric Supply (CES) is expanding its local presence in Upstate South Carolina with the opening of its new location in Travelers Rest. As the only electrical wholesale distributor north of Greenville, CES Travelers Rest provides tools, supplies, and services to contractors, electricians, businesses, and communities across the growing region.

Travelers Rest, SC · 1d

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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BEHIND THE SCENES: Tryon dispatchers keep town connected, emergency services moving

Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a new series highlighting employees who help keep local governments running behind the scenes. TRYON—When residents call Tryon Town Hall with a […]

Tryon, NC · 1d