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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A robotic horse? Motorcycle company continues to turn heads over concept

4 days ago | blueridgenow.com | Greta Cross
Elite WR names FSU in top two, decision to come next week

1 week ago | blueridgenow.com | Matthew Lenix

Florida State recently added four-star wide receiver Brandon Bennett to their 2026 recruiting class. They have found themselves in a prime position for another as four-star Keeyun Chapman has named them one of his top two schools, along with the North Carolina Tar Heels, and he will make his decision on June 27. "Those two have been keeping in contact with me the most so those are the ones I'm going to stick with," Chapman told Noles247.
Duke offers five-star point guard a scholarship

1 week ago | blueridgenow.com | Jd McCarthy

Duke offers five-star point guard a scholarshipThe Duke Blue Devils have entered the race for one of the best point guards in the country. Jon Scheyer's coaching staff issued a scholarship offer to five-star point guard Deron Rippey Jr. on Wednesday. His father announced the offer on social media. Rippey, who attends Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey, is the first point guard that Duke has offered in the 2026 recruiting class.
Bill Belichick's (likely) first UNC QB is impressing — with his 'violent' golf game

1 week ago | blueridgenow.com | Rodd Baxley

South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez has the background and experience to be UNC's starting QB. While Belichick acknowledges Lopez's experience and production, he emphasizes the ongoing quarterback competition with Bryce Baker and Max Johnson. Teammates praise Lopez's character and leadership qualities, but expressed confidence in all the quarterbacks on the roster.
Bailiff fired after quoting 'blood for blood' Bible verse to Asheville murder trial jury

1 week ago | blueridgenow.com | Ryley Ober

A Buncombe County bailiff and former detective was fired June 12 after he quoted a Bible verse about the death penalty to a split jury during a first-degree murder trial in Asheville, records show. Jury officers, or bailiffs, take an oath under North Carolina law to keep jurors in a private place and prevent them from being spoken to by anyone outside the trial, including the bailiff themselves. Christopher “Matt” Plowucha, 46, was fired by Sheriff Quentin Miller the next day.
Asheville Answers: Tree held up on powerline from Helene? Who's responsible for clearing?

1 week ago | blueridgenow.com | Ryley Ober

Asheville Answers: Tree held up on powerline from Helene? Who's responsible for clearing? Editor's note: The Asheville Citizen Times will answer your Helene-related questions in our Sunday "Asheville Answers" column, and other burning questions. Email Executive Editor [email protected]. Your question and answer could appear in an upcoming issue. Question: Off of Pond Road in Asheville there is a half-cut tree that has been held up on a power line at the bridge over Hominy Creek since Helene.
Macon Winslow to transfer to North Carolina

1 week ago | blueridgenow.com | Jd McCarthy

The Duke baseball roster has taken quite a beating since head coach Chris Pollard left to take over the Virginia Cavaliers. Several players are in the transfer portal, and while some are following him to Virginia, one is staying even closer to home and signing with Duke's biggest rival. Catcher Macon Winslow announced he was signing with the North Carolina Tar Heels Monday on Instagram.
Cherokee football names Curtis Cagle interim coach, replacing Tim Hawkins

2 weeks ago | blueridgenow.com | Zachary Huber

Cherokee High School has appointed Curtis Cagle as interim football coach, replacing Tim Hawkins. Cagle previously served as Cherokee's defensive coordinator and has head coaching experience at North Buncombe. The final Western North Carolina high school football coach opening has been filled. Cherokee football named Curtis Cagle its interim coach on June 13. He replaces Tim Hawkins, who resigned after coaching the Braves over the past two seasons. Cagle is a familiar face for Cherokee.
Ranking WNC's top running backs returning for 2025 NCHSAA, NCISAA football season

2 weeks ago | blueridgenow.com | Zachary Huber

Ranking WNC's top running backs returning for 2025 NCHSAA, NCISAA football seasonThe NCHSAA and NCISAA football seasons are just a few months away. The Citizen Times and Times-News are taking a look at Western North Carolina's top returning players for 2025 position-by-position. On June 9, we are ranking the top 15 returning running backs. Rankings were determined by 2024 statistics and on-field observations. Players are listed by their class for the 2025-26 school year.
Downtown LA declared 'unlawful assembly'; Newsom to sue over National Guard deployment

2 weeks ago | blueridgenow.com | John Bacon |Sudiksha Kochi |Josh Meyer |Bart Jansen

Editor's note: This page summarizes the Los Angeles protests over ICE raids for Sunday, June 8. For the latest updates on the LA protests, visit USA TODAY's coverage for Monday, June 9. LOS ANGELES — Tensions escalated in Los Angeles late Sunday between law enforcement and protesters as California National Guard troops arrived in Southern California to quell demonstrations against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, a move that the state's Democratic governor has called unlawful.