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Council OKs 60-townhome development on Brooklyn Avenue

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning

We report on the city's approval of a 60-townhome development on Brooklyn Avenue at Old Spartanburg Road, the Hendersonville council's move to bar sales to minors from hemp dispensaries near schools, the seating of the first-ever city council and mayor, the city PD's international accreditation and more.   Read Story »

Laurel Park News

Join Mayor O'Cain for Christmas tree lighting and unveiling of Centennial Bear on Thursday

Mayor Carey O'Cain and the town of Laurel Park will light the city's 9-foot Christmas tree, introduce the Centennial Bear and welcome Santa during a celebration at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Laurel Green Park.   Read Story »

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Smithsonian's 'Voices and Votes' exhibit opens at library

The Henderson County Public Library has been selected to display the Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Dec. 9-Jan. 25.   Read Story »

Police Chief Blair Myhand and accreditation manager Melissa Howard stand with Mayor Barbara Volk to celebrate the police department’s CALEA accreditation.

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CALEA accreditation ensures quality, accountability, chief says

The first time he was exposed to the international police accreditation process known as CALEA, Blair Myhand was less than a believer.   Read Story »

Preston Blakely

Four Seasons Politics

Fletcher mayor receives National League of Cities Under 40 Impact award

Fletcher Mayor Preston Blakely has been named among the inaugural recipients of the National League of Cities’ Centennial Under 40 Impact Award, which recognizes and celebrates the achievements of elected officials under the age of 40 from NLC member cities, towns and villages.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Brooklyn Avenue resident Lauren Chale urges city council to deny a rezoning to permit a 60-townhome development next door.

Council OKs 60-townhome development on Brooklyn Avenue

Fletcher mayor receives National League of Cities Under 40 Impact award

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Prep tennis, softball teams could benefit from sportsplex at Berkeley Park

Smithsonian's 'Voices and Votes' exhibit opens at library

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Carter Wrenn traces the 'Trail of the Serpent'

Back in 1975, I met Ronald Reagan at a dinner in Raleigh. That fall he ran for President — I ran his North Carolina primary, working with Jesse Helms (one of two U.S. senators who endorsed Reagan) and Tom Ellis (Reagan’s North Carolina chairman).   Read Story »

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United Way announces $543,000 in Helene recovery grants

The United Way of Henderson County has awarded $543,000 in grants in the past two weeks to help local nonprofits meet post-Helene needs in the community, including $135,000 to food pantries and $200,000 for housing.   Read Story »

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Friends of Ecusta Trail transitions to greenway stewardship

The ambitious fundraising effort to make the Ecusta Trail a reality has successfully transitioned to the stewardship of Friends of Ecusta Trail. This marks a significant milestone in the creation of the 19.1-mile multi-use greenway connecting Hendersonville and Brevard.   Read Story »

Club honors Bob Murray as Kiwanian of the Year

HOLIDAY WEEKEND: Nighttime parade, Christmas greenery, historic inn tour

Land of Sky board honors mayor pro tem Hensley, WTZQ, WHKP

'All-Star Mockers' keynote bar association dinner

Powerlines downed by high wind spark wildfires in McDowell County

When Helene hit, BRCC EMS instructors joined 'our first responder families'

Edwards announces FIX-FEMA phone line to unsnarl hurricane relief problems

All-female City Council is seated in historic first