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Don't lure bears! wildlife agency warns after mama settles in Asheville home

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission warned residents to take steps to prevent bear visits. [LIGHTNING FILE PHOTO]

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County OKs 102-unit townhome development off U.S. 25 at I-26

A developer agreed to numerous traffic safety conditions on Wednesday before winning approval to build 102 townhomes on a 12½-acre tract off Asheville Highway near I-26.   Read Story »

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County eyes major renovation of historic ballpark

When the Berkeley Park Sports Complex opens this fall, athletes of all ages will no doubt marvel at the four regulation-size soccer fields on a huge expanse of top-quality turf, the six tennis courts, softball diamond and other amenities.   Read Story »

Opening act Random Animals blends indie-rock, funk, R&B, jazz and soul.

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Asheville bands rock R&B stage on Thursday

Two Asheville bands will rock the Rhythm & Brews stage on Thursday with headliner Andrew Scotchie performing at 7:30 p.m.   Read Story »

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City officer justified in shooting man armed with knives, D.A. says

A city police officer was justified when he fired his service rifle at a man armed with knives who was walking toward him and other officers despite repeated warnings to stop and surrender, District Attorney R. Andrew Murray said in a letter to the special agent in charge of the Asheville office of the SBI.   Read Story »

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Here's where to find U-pick apple orchards

Henderson County pick-your-own apple orchards — and one pear orchard — are open now or opening soon.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Balkcom wins Trump's 'Complete and Total Endorsement'

Republican leaders pick Walsh as nominee for NC House District 117

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Here's where to find U-pick apple orchards

HHS student attends Appalachian STEM program

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Four Seasons Politics

Balkcom wins Trump's 'Complete and Total Endorsement'

To no one's surprise, President Donald Trump on Monday issued a strong endorsement of Jennifer Balkcom, who last week was appointed as the Republican nominee in place of incumbent Chuck Edwards.   Read Story »

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Mills River man receives long prison sentence for child-sex crimes

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Sheriff Lowell Griffin speaks at a county commission meeting in May of this year. [LIGHTNING FILE PHOTO]

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Sheriff defends use of Flock cameras, cites safeguards

Henderson County Sheriff Lowell Griffin has issued a strong defense of his department’s use of Flock cameras, saying that they help investigators make arrests in serious crimes and that his office's internal affairs policies safeguard against abuse.   Read Story »

Poison-murder defense seeks to separate trials

31-year-old sent to prison on statutory rape charge

United Way announces top awards for service, giving

Edwards’s downfall upends the political season

Republican leaders pick Walsh as nominee for NC House District 117

Henderson County couple sentenced for fentanyl, meth trafficking

County sees healthy increase in tourism revenue

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