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Flat Rock keeps tax rate level

The stalled Cedars Lodge & Spa project is now in the hands of a receiver after a North Carolina Business Court judge on June 24 granted the primary lender’s motion for the appointment. [AMY B. MCCRAW/Hendersonville Lightning]

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Business court grants receiver control of Cedars project

A North Carolina Business Court judge last week quickly granted a request by the main lender of the Cedars Lodge & Spa development to force the stalled luxury condo project into receivership, giving a court-appointed overseer control over the assets and the future of the property.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Bar again sanctions Edney, six-term county commissioner, for ethics violations

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AMERICA 250: Here's what to know about road closures, detours

Hendersonville’s smalltown Main Street will come alive with a red, white and blue celebration of America’s 250th birthday on the Fourth of July, including a parade, reading of the Declaration of Independence, music headliner Blake Ellege and a spectacular fireworks show.   Read Story »

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Tour d'Apple signup goes up by $5 Monday

The 14th annual Tour d'Apple returns to Hendersonville on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, offering cyclists an unforgettable journey through the apple orchards and scenic countryside of Western North Carolina.   Read Story »

Rendering shows the four roundabouts through Laurel Park that are part of the NCDOT’s project on U.S. 64. The Ecusta Trail is depicted by the orange dashed line. [TOWN OF LAUREL PARK]

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Roundabout work to close two segments of Ecusta Trail

LAUREL PARK — NCDOT crews will close two segments of the Ecusta Trail in the coming months as part of the roundabouts project on U.S. 64 in Laurel Park.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Bar again sanctions Edney, six-term county commissioner, for ethics violations

The cultural mood turns sharply against AI data centers

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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]

LOCAL BRIEFS: BRCC leaders, railroad club Fourth of July event, SkillsUSA winners, cadet honored

Community Foundation names new president/CEO

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Edwards touts new Etowah-Horse Shoe EMS station in House appropriations bill

A grant of $1.5 million for an Etowah-Horse Shoe EMS substation to improve emergency response times and expand access to critical emergency medical services in a growing area of Henderson County was included in a series of spending bills that advanced in the House Appropriations Committee this year, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards announced.   Read Story »

Fire Academy cadets posing at Blue Ridge Community College are, front row, from left, Isaac Sizemore, Ryan Worley, Brody Hart, Calvin Lee; and back row, from left, Morgan Bryant, Parker Kanupp, Vasilios Koutris, Rodney Logan. [RICH KEEN/BRCC]

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Fire Academy cadets ‘became a team’

The Henderson County Fire Academy recognized eight graduates during a June 18 ceremony at Blue Ridge Community College’s Bo Thomas Auditorium. Six of the eight earned North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal certification.   Read Story »

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City farmers market shifts to Friday evening for America 250 weekend

The Hendersonville Farmers Market will hold a special one-time evening market from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 3, on Maple Street in the Historic Seventh Avenue District in honor of the America 250 celebration.   Read Story »

BRCC hosts Music by the Lake on Sunday evenings

Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors five nonprofit leaders from county

DISH ON DINING: Honey Creemee, Zelda’s speakeasy, family grill, Cajun cooking

Jabil announces $100M plant expansion

Bike plan survey now open

City seeks dismissal of lawsuit over denial of rezoning request

City expected to hold line on taxes — for now

Federal lawsuit accuses sheriff’s deputies of using excessive force