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County property tax increase derails city budget adoption

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City may accept Etowah system's wastewater before 'catastrophic failure'

The city of Hendersonville has agreed to the concept of accepting the wastewater flow from the Etowah sewer system, signaling a possible city-county path for "taking this plant that is near catastrophic failure offline," as City Manager John Connet described it.   Read Story »

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City endorses renewal of passenger rail service to Asheville

The Hendersonville City Council has endorsed the renewal of passenger rail service that would connect Asheville to Salisbury and link train travelers to destinations across North Carolina and up and down the East Coast.   Read Story »

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Pardee hosts Walk-In Wednesday hiring events weekly through Aug. 26

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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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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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning

You won't want to miss this week's Lightning.   Read Story »

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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 »

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Celebrate Flat Rock! Ice Cream Social is Saturday

The annual Celebrate Flat Rock! Ice Cream Social will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Flat Rock Village Hall, 110 Village Center Drive.   Read Story »

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Shopping at Mast General on Saturday boosts land trust

The Hendersonville Mast General Store will donate 20 percent of its sales to Conserving Carolina on Land Trust Day, Saturday, June 6, and representatives of the group will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to meet store guests, explain the vital initiatives their agency takes to protect local land and waterways and create wildflower seed packets.   Read Story »

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