Balfour, North Carolina

Published: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 7:34 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 7:34 p.m. Giant yard sales for East Henderson High School band, which is going to National Memorial Day Parade in ...

It was the cradle of Jennifer Hudson's greatest triumphs. It's now the scene of her darkest hour.

Published: Friday, October 24, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 7:20 p.m. To The Editor: For the good of our children and our local educational system, Erwin 'Baz' Bazzle must be ...

Published: Friday, October 10, 2008 at 9:05 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 10, 2008 at 1:24 p.m. What was thought to be a student with a gun at a local school this morning turned out to be a woman shooting ...

HENDERSONVILLE Balfour Education Center, Henderson County's alternative high school, was placed under emergency lockdown after a bus driver spotted a female carrying what looked like a rifle near school ...

Published: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 10:52 p.m. A high school student drops out of school after realizing she is pregnant, deciding instead to work ...

Waynesville area organists are helping celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Casavant Organ installed at the First United Methodist Church, 566 S. Haywood St., with a free concert at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Eight schools in Henderson, Transylvania and Polk counties failed to meet progress standards set by a federal education law, though the performance in the three districts was better than in other districts ...

Four of the eight candidates for the Henderson County School Board spoke to the Men's Club on Wednesday.

Eight schools in Henderson, Transylvania and Polk counties failed to meet progress standards set by a federal education law, though the performance in the three districts was better than in other districts ...

More than 1,000 seniors are set to graduate from five Henderson County public high schools and Polk County High School tonight.

Unity Alliance will host an open discussion at 7 p.m. Thursday, at the Inn on Church Street.

Charles Snead, left, who will retire as principal of Hendersonville Elementary, talks with Pat Jones before a dinner to honor Henderson County retired educators at First Baptist Church in Hendersonville.

Eddie Watkins shows off a painting given to him by former Henderson County Sheriff George Erwin.

Fellowship Asheville-Hendersonville Aglow Lighthouse Outreach meeting will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Encouraging Cup of My Father's House, 3099 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher, next to Fletcher Foam and ...

Democratic Men's Social Breakfast meeting is at 9 a.m. at the Crazy Lady Cafe, corner of Barnwell and Church streets. via HendersonvilleNews.com

"A teacher cannot inspire students if she herself is bored with the material. Updating lessons and techniques, and even taking on new classes, fosters the intellectual and professional growth necessary to reach students."

Rachel Childs-Durant, a teacher at North Henderson High School, is the 2008-09 Teacher of the Year for Henderson County Public Schools. via Asheville Citizen-Times

Got a minute? ... with Christy Bridges Mediator and conflict resolution educator How did you get into in this line of work? My bachelor degree is in mediation and conflict resolution, and when I moved to ... via HendersonvilleNews.com

"It's so amazing to be surrounded by people who share the same values"

North Henderson High School teacher Rachel Childs-Durant stands in front of some of her students. via HendersonvilleNews.com