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No Kings Day rally draws big crowd downtown

Protesters gathered at the Grove Street Courthouse for a May Day rally on May 1. [LIGHTNING FILE PHOTO]

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Pro-democracy demonstrators to march from Grove to Main on Saturday

Demonstrators plan to gather at the Grove Street Courthouse and march to the Historic Courthouse on Main Street Saturday morning in one of hundreds of “No Kings Day” events across the U.S. and abroad.   Read Story »

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Here’s the latest on Helene-damaged road repair

Anyone who has tried to reach Hickory Nut Gorge via U.S. 64 or go from Saluda to Tryon on U.S. 176 or drive on Davis Mountain or Finley Cove roads in town can see that the state has plenty of work to do.   Read Story »

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Where did Harris Teeter get that searchlight?

You don’t see a World War II vintage searchlight much these days but the rare sight was on display in Hendersonville this week, shining its powerful beam miles into the heavens.   Read Story »

Big Daddy Love kicks off Rhythm & Brews series on June 19.

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Big Daddy Love kicks off 2025 Rhythm & Brews season next week

Big Daddy Love kicks off the 2025 Rhythm & Brews outdoor concert series with Letters to Abigail opening the show at 5:30 Thursday, June 19.   Read Story »

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State DHHS chief calls for continued funding of Healthy Opportunities Pilot

In a visit to Henderson County on Thursday North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai touted a pilot that he said has proven to be "the best way to lower health care costs and create healthier communities" and praised a nonprofit offering a substance use recovery program.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Protesters gathered at the Grove Street Courthouse for a May Day rally on May 1. [LIGHTNING FILE PHOTO]

Pro-democracy demonstrators to march from Grove to Main on Saturday

City adopts budget that keeps tax rate level, raises water and sewer bills

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Bicyclists enjoy a day on the Ecusta Trail on Monday. The first six miles of the trail will officially open in July.

First leg of Ecusta Trail to officially open in July

Habitat at Home wildlife photo contest now open

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I-26 to be closed at night as contractor finishes final tasks

Final punch list tasks are underway on Interstate 26 in Henderson County forcing overnight closures during the next several weeks, the NCDOT announced. Contract crews will close sections of the interstate overnight between specific exits while that work is finished.   Read Story »

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Area students win Community Foundation of WNC scholarships

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina approved scholarships totaling $586,500 to 94 WNC students in 59 schools in 20 counties.   Read Story »

Residents attended an informational meeting about the Neighborhood History Project at Star of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in April.

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Historic Preservation Commission is compiling neighborhood histories

Hendersonville’s Historic Preservation Commission is inviting individuals with connections to the West End, Peacock Town, Harris Street, Black Bottom and Brooklyn neighborhoods to take part in an upcoming Neighborhood History Project Collection Event.   Read Story »

Vision Henderson County celebrates class of 2025 graduates

Sheriff's office seeks public's help finding 12-year-old runaway

UNIMAGINABLE, our Hurricane Helene edition, available on Wednesday

Courthouse dome gets a new coat

State adopts bill allowing retired officers to continue serving without pension penalty

Citing dozens of code violations, city council condemns Cascades hotel

Kiwanis Club honors law officers and support personnel

Demonstrators 'Wear Orange' to protest gun violence