Hendersonville Times-News

The Times-News is the daily publication for Hendersonville, North Carolina, and nearby regions. Since 1881, it has been delivering news to the residents of Henderson, Transylvania, and Polk counties, nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.

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Did you feel that? Earthquake rocks Asheville and Western North Carolina

6 days ago | blueridgenow.com | Karen Chavez

Did you feel that? Earthquake rocks Asheville and Western North CarolinaAsheville Tea Company founder reflects on flood, plans to rebuildJessie Dean, founder of Asheville Tea Company, tours the sites where her business once stood and where it came to rest after the flooding of Helene. A 4.1 magnitude earthquake originated near Greenback, Tennessee, impacting areas including Asheville, North Carolina.
NC high school girls soccer playoff brackets released for first round of 2025 NCHSAA postseason

1 week ago | blueridgenow.com | Zachary Huber

The playoffs are finally here. On May 9, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association released brackets for the 2025 girls soccer playoffs. Nineteen Western North Carolina teams made the field, with Reynolds grabbing the top seed in the 3A West. First-round matchups, which are scheduled for May 12, are listed below.
North Carolina releases a statement about Jordon Hudson, Bill Belichick's girlfriend

1 week ago | blueridgenow.com | Tyler Nettuno

As North Carolina gears up for its first season under legendary NFL head coach Bill Belichick, a lot of the media attention has been centered around a storyline off the field. Belichick's relationship with Jordon Hudson, a 24-year-old former college cheerleader from Massachusetts, has taken center stage. Hudson made headlines last month when she interjected during Belichick's interview with "CBS Mornings" when he was asked how they met.
UNC makes major decision on Bill Belichick's girlfriend

1 week ago | blueridgenow.com | Jordy McElroy

Report: UNC makes major decision on Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson(This story has been updated to provide new information)Update (11:30 a.m. ET): North Carolina says Jordon Hudson is still welcome at the team's football facilities, per The Athletic's Chris Vannini. The University of North Carolina has reportedly banned UNC coach Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, from the football building and field, according to sports commentator Pablo Torre.
Drake Maye named a Top-10 second-year NFL player to watch in 2025-2025 season

1 week ago | blueridgenow.com | Aidan Jensen

Drake Maye named a Top-10 second-year NFL player to watch in 2025-2025 seasonWill Drake Maye further prove he's the New England Patriots' franchise quarterback in 2025Drake Maye didn't begin his rookie NFL season as the New England Patriots' starter, but ended his rookie season as a clear-cut franchise quarterback.
Pope Leo XIV's first full day as pontiff: Live updates from first mass and more

1 week ago | blueridgenow.com | Jeanine Santucci |N'dea Yancey-Bragg |Kathryn Palmer |Michael Loria

A formal Mass to mark the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced the day after stunning the world with the election of the first pope from the United States in the Church's history. Leo, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was born in Chicago and has dual Peruvian-American nationality after spending much of his career working there.
Luxury Biltmore Village hotel, restaurant reopening after Helene expects to boost economy

1 week ago | blueridgenow.com | Will Hofmann

First opened in 2008, the Grand Bohemian Asheville Lodge saw significant flooding from Tropical Storm Helene. The building has seen an extensive nearly $20 million restoration, the hotel's general manager told the Citizen Times. Red Stag Grill, an award winning restaurant, has also reopened in the hotel. ASHEVILLE - Matthew Lehman watched from the Grand Bohemian Asheville Lodge's balconies and rooftop as more than 7 feet of water nearly touched the building's chandeliers.
Key quarterback target includes FSU in top five schools

1 week ago | blueridgenow.com | Jd McCarthy

The FSU Seminoles are looking for the quarterback of their 2026 recruiting class and one of their top targets is Landon Duckworth, a four-star prospect from Jackson, Alabama. He is one of the top players in the country and FSU is battling several elite programs for him and on Thursday announced his top five schools. He is down to the Seminoles, Auburn Tigers, Ole Miss Rebels, South Carolina Gamecocks, and North Carolina Tar Heels.
UNC football beefs up defense with commitment from linebacker

1 week ago | blueridgenow.com | Aidan Jensen

Despite the countless defensive struggles UNC endures on the football field, there's typically one group that's a rare strength: linebacker. North Carolina enjoyed the likes of Cedric Gray, now a member of the Tennessee Titans, leading the linebacking cops in 2023. The Tar Heels enjoyed a deeper linebacking corps in 2024, anchored by the likes of Power Echols and Amare Campbell, but neither will return to Chapel Hill in 2025.
Mother's Day golf gifts at Amazon, last minute Mother's Day golf sales

1 week ago | blueridgenow.com | Dylan Reffe

Last minute Mother's Day golf gifts on sale at AmazonMother's Day is Sunday, May 11, which means you don't have much time left to get a great gift for the woman who gave you everything. If any mom in your life is a golfer, we've got you covered. All five of the golf gift ideas below are available with next day delivery from Amazon. Perhaps even better, all five items are also on sale with savings ranging from 20% all the way up to 54%.