Grey Mill News Today

A textile manufacturing powerhouse in Aberdeen for nearly 200 years, Broadford Works once employed 3000 workers. This is how it fell into ruin.

Around Town: Sidewalk Mural debuts, WTZQ to honor seniors; BBBS starts 100 bigs campaign

Henderson County (Apr 29, 2022) - Volunteers are invited to join in the painting of the Hendo Lifeline sidewalk mural on Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Azalea Parking Lot at King Street and Third Avenue East.

Hendersonville officials are working on plans to "rebrand" the Seventh Avenue District, and some hope through that process a former community identity will be restored and African American history preserved.    The district has historically consisted of African American communities, including Green Meadows, known until 1972 as Brooklyn. The name was changed when Hendersonvilles "urban renewal" project in the 1960s and 1970s pushed residents out and leveled existing homes, which were replace...

Looking back: Henderson Countys top stories in 2020 The past year managed to bring both hardships and victories to Henderson County.  Countless lives have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with thousands of reported cases, nearly 100 deaths, and many people losing their jobs due to the economic fallout from the pandemic.  The community lost some of its beloved leaders, including Henderson County Commissioner Charlie Messer, who died suddenly in July; former Fletcher Mayor Bill Moore; ...