Notable Men of Henderson County: Abraham Kuykendall

Abraham Kuykendall was born in New York in 1719 and he was in his 60’s when he served in the Revolutionary War. The veteran Kuykendall was one of what was to become Henderson County’s first settlers. He was awarded a land grant of 600 acres by the state of North Carolina in the late 1780’s […]

Notable Men of Henderson County: Charles Baring II

Charles Baring II was born into the Barings Banking family in London, England in 1774 and was living in Charleston, SC when he wed Susan Heyward. The marriage was his first and Baring was her fifth husband. Susan inherited a substantial sum of money from her husband James Heyward when he died. Baring II started […]

Valentine’s Day Events: No Reservation

Maybe expensive wine and chocolate isn’t quite your style. Maybe you crave a Valentine’s Day that is more casual and affordable. Or, maybe you would rather spend Valentine’s Day surrounded by a group of friends rather than one special someone. If that’s the case, check out our roundup of local Valentine’s Day events that do […]