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Thunderstorms with high winds, hail whack county

Bands of thunderstorms packing winds as high as 50 mph and heavy hail roared through Henderson County Wednesday afternoon, and another band of storms developing in Tennessee could bring more of the same tonight.   Read Story »

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Moffitt bill aims to 'rekindle' negotiations in water war

State Sen. Tim Moffitt filed a bill on Tuesday that would forbid the city of Hendersonville from charging higher rates for water customers outside its city limits and would impose other restrictions on the city's water and sewer policies.   Read Story »

Emcees Lew Holloway and Bryan Byrd introduce a bear. [LIGHTNING FILE PHOTO]

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Bearfootin' Bears to be unveiled today

The 20 bears of this year's Bearfootin’ Art Walk will be unveiled at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday on the outdoor Welcome Center Stage, 201 S. Main St., the  Friends of Downtown Hendersonville announced.   Read Story »

By serving the WNC Justice Academy, Blacksmith Run and Camp Judea, Clear Creek sewer plant would take aging treatment plants off line.

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State issues permit for Clear Creek sewer plant

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Give blood, get a free haircut, gift card this month

When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies.   Read Story »

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I-26 closing overnight this week for widening project

A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will use overnight closures of I-26 Monday through Thursday this week to safely conduct a variety of operations in Henderson County, NCDOT announced.   Read Story »

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Moffitt bill aims to 'rekindle' negotiations in water war

Men's Club announces 'open discussion' of GOP leaders' sacking of executive committee

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Emcees Lew Holloway and Bryan Byrd introduce a bear. [LIGHTNING FILE PHOTO]

Bearfootin' Bears to be unveiled today

Kanuga offers Mother's Day brunch buffet

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Kanuga offers Mother's Day brunch buffet

Kanuga invites the community to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, with a brunch buffet and plenty of outside play for all ages.   Read Story »

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Rainstorm forces postponement of NATO commemoration

Rainstorms on Sunday afternoon forced the Veterans United for Democracy to postpone its planned NATO flag display at the Historic Courthouse.   Read Story »

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School system warns of dangers of 'Senior Assassins' game

The Henderson County Sheriff's Office and the county school system issued a warning last week that high school students have been playing a game called "Senior Assassin" that could lead to "tragic outcomes."   Read Story »

Mud Creek pastor retires after 44 years behind the pulpit

Men's Club announces 'open discussion' of GOP leaders' sacking of executive committee

Veterans commemorate 75th anniversary of NATO

Farmers eye options for preserving agricultural land

Bearfootin' Bears to be unveiled Wednesday

Council appoints Lowrance to vacant seat

New mini-golf course at Edwards Park opens May 10

Community Foundation awards 266 scholarships totaling $648,000