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BorgWarner expansion to add 378 jobs off Upward Road

BorgWarner Inc. announced Tuesday that it will further expand its operations in Henderson County with a capital investment of at least $100 million that will create 378 new job paying more than $67,047 a year.   Read Story »

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NCDOT responding to road washouts, damage in Hickory Nut Gorge

Roads were closed and expected to remain impassable after flash flooding caused washouts overnight, fire departments in the Hickory Nut Gorge warned.   Read Story »

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NWS issues flash flood warning

The National Weather Service early Tuesday extended a flash flood warning for central and northern Henderson County including Hendersonville, Mills River, Fletcher, Mountain Home, Bat Cave, Gerton, Chimney Rock State Park, Edneyville and Horse Shoe.    Read Story »

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Citing traffic, planning board tables call on 102-unit townhome proposal

At the developer’s request, the Henderson County Planning Board voted unanimously Thursday night to table its decision on whether to recommend commissioners greenlight a proposed townhome development off U.S. 25 near its intersection with Interstate 26.   Read Story »

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City hosts 2026 Housing Summit May 27

The city of Hendersonville invites the community to attend and participate in the 2026 Hendersonville Housing Summit at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Hendersonville High School auditorium, 1 Bearcat Blvd.     Read Story »

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Verdict in wall collapse suit likely made state history

A Henderson County jury likely made state history when it returned a $101 million verdict against the Hajoca Corp. last week,  attorneys representing plaintiffs in the case said in interviews with the Lightning.   Read Story »

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First Blue Ridge Beer Festival set for Saturday

The first Blue Ridge Beer Festival featuring 20 or more breweries, live music and food trucks is set for 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Blue Ridge Beer Garden, 402 S. Church St.   Read Story »

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North Carolina Arboretum chief honored as Society of Landscape Architects Fellow

Drake Fowler, executive director of the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, has been elected to the 2026 Council of Fellows of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the organization announced last week.   Read Story »

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Garden Jubilee, White Squirrel Festival kick off summer fun

It's kickoff weekend for the summer as Hendersonville, Brevard, Asheville and surrounding communities celebrate with festivals, music, live theater and more.   Read Story »

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