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City to dedicate historic marker to Buffalo Soldier Walter Bryson
![Cypress Run HOA Vice President Bruce Quarantello stands in front of a house that FEMA has agreed to buy and demolish. [COLTRANE HUTCHINS/Hendersonville Lightning]]](/images/stories/2026/10/1Bruce Quarantello Cottage 244 02.jpg)
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Why did FEMA OK purchase and demolition of repaired, inhabited homes?
Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated the region, the first purchases of homes and other buildings catastrophically damaged or destroyed are nearing closing. Read Story »
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Joni Allison named Principal of the Year
Hendersonville Middle School had plenty to celebrate as Principal Joni Allison was named the 2026 Henderson County Public Schools Principal of the Year. Read Story »
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Mixed-use development draws concern about farmland preservation
Developers of a planned a 288-unit multi-family complex and commercial project on what is now a tomato field on Upward Road on Tuesday heard neighbors’ concerns about the continued loss of farmland in the county as the city of Hendersonville began considering whether it will annex the property. Read Story »
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Detectives arrest four, seize gambling machines, $9,900 in cash
Henderson County sheriff’s detectives arrested four women and seized 15 gambling machines and $9,872 in cash after executing a search warrant at a business in the Flat Rock area on Sept. 16. Read Story »
![A judge is considering whether to order the sale of Cedars Lodge & Spa property, which has recently been winterized to protect it from the elements. A receiver testified in court last week that the condo tower is 55 percent complete and would cost $40 million to finish. [AMY B. MCCRAW/Hendersonville Lightning]](/images/stories/2026/09/0923Cedars.jpg)
Four Seasons Politics
On stage with Trump, Balkcom touts signature issue
Edwards still fighting House Ethics Committee
Community News
![Farm City Day on Oct. 3 in Henderson County will include a farm animal petting zoo among a variety of other activities during the day. [photo courtesy of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Office]](/images/stories/2026/09/0930FarmCity.jpg)
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Farm City Day is Saturday
Henderson County will celebrate Farm City Day Saturday with music, food and a variety of activities that showcase farmers in the area. Read Story »
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County gets $2M to buy and demolish three flood-prone properties
Henderson County will receive more than $2 million to buy and demolish three properties as part of more than $21 million in new disaster aid in North Carolina FEMA announced Tuesday. Read Story »
![A developer is seeking rezoning to permit apartments on a 27-acre tract of land on Upward Road, part of which is currently a tomato field. [COLTRANE HUTCHINS/Hendersonville Lightning]](/images/stories/2026/09/UpwardRoad.jpg)
Signing Day is Monday for Class of 2026 Healthcare Fellows
'When Everyone Swims' showing supports aquatic center campaign
Wilsonart celebrates 70 years as decorative laminate leader
STUCK MIDDLE: Pleasure and peril at the supermarket
St. James Choir's Choral Evensong on Sunday honors Bev Ward
Public invited to welcome veterans as HonorFlight celebrates 20th year
Campaign in support of farmland preservation bond kicks off in apple country
Easement protects 'incredibly biodiverse part of the world’
