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County property tax increase derails city budget adoption
It took less than 24 hours for Henderson County's 4-cent property tax increase and 18 percent law enforcement pay increase to ripple out to other local government. Read Story »
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VFW display honors hero featured in “Pork Chop Hill”
A new display at the VFW in Hendersonville honors the Korean and Vietnam War hero portrayed in the 1959 film “Pork Chop Hill.” Read Story »
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Commissioners raise property taxes after 5-hour meeting
Commissioners raised taxes in Henderson County Wednesday night when they approved a $244.8 million budget that includes pay raises for sheriff’s deputies and teachers while also funding debt service to the county’s courthouse and detention center building project. Read Story »
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Pardee hosts Walk-In Wednesday hiring event today
UNC Health Pardee will host weekly Walk-In Wednesdays hiring events throughout the summer, offering candidates the opportunity to explore career opportunities and connect directly with members of the organization’s recruiting team. Read Story »
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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning
You won't want to miss this week's Lightning. Read Story »
![The high cost of housing in the county and a state pay raise of around 18 percent for law officers are factors in Sheriff Lowell Griffin’s request for an increase, also 18 percent, for deputies and corrections officers. [DYLAN SHEEHAN/Hendersonville Lightning]](/images/stories/2026/06/SheriffCruiser2.jpeg)
Four Seasons Politics
Pay increase for law officers could force property tax increase
Henderson County commissioners and administrators have for years boasted about keeping the property tax rate level. Once the elected leaders set a rate in the first year after the quadrennial revaluation, it’s been their practice to lock in the rate until the next reassessment — no increase. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Pay increase for law officers could force property tax increase
Ager taps national network of donors for campaign haul
Community News
![Pictured, from left, are Blue Ridge Community College team members who completed community college leadership programs over the past year: Crystal Bradshaw, Kerby Placak, Shawn Moore, Benjamin Rickert, Dr. Sarah Parlier and Kate St. Jacques. [RICH KEEN/BRCC]](/images/stories/2026/05/Leadership.jpg)
LOCAL BRIEFS: BRCC leaders, railroad club Fourth of July event, SkillsUSA winners, cadet honored
Community Foundation names new president/CEO
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TAKE A HIKE: Big changes in courthouse parking start this week
Now that construction is under way on the massive Grove Street Courthouse addition, visitors to the hall of justice will see major changes in parking and access — and also log a lot more steps. Read Story »
Business
In lawsuit seeking receivership, lender calls Cedars developer 'insolvent'
The lender of a $32 million construction loan for the building of the Cedars condominium project in downtown Hendersonville has filed a lawsuit seeking the appointment of a receiver to take control of the property, declaring in the suit that the loan was in default as of Dec. 31 and asserting that the developer is insolvent or “in imminent danger of insolvency.” Read Story »
Your Town
LOCAL BRIEFS: BRCC leaders, railroad club Fourth of July event, SkillsUSA winners, cadet honored
Celebrate Flat Rock! Ice Cream Social is Saturday
Shopping at Mast General on Saturday boosts land trust
Circles program guides lower-income families to financial independence
BROADLY SPEAKING: How our mountains became a 'Garden of Eden'
Diocese of Charlotte ordains 10 into priesthood
Habitat for Humanity names new CEO
BorgWarner expansion to add 378 jobs off Upward Road
First Blue Ridge Beer Festival set for Saturday
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