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Field of dreams soon to become reality

Aerial photo shows four regulation-size artificial turf soccer fields at Berkeley Park. The sportsplex also includes six tennis courts, a softball field and the historic Berkeley Stadium.
Bruce Timothy Jones

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Police make arrest in Chadwick Avenue stabbing

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LIGHTNING VOTER GUIDE IS ON THE STREET

The Lightning Voter Guide is on the street and on the way to subscribers' homes on Thursday via U.S. mail.   Read Story »

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Blue Ridge Symphonic Brass performs Sunday

Blue Ridge Symphonic Brass will present the third concert of the current season at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 6th Avenue West.   Read Story »

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Road restriping continues Wednesday in Laurel Park

LAUREL PARK — Striping on newly repaved roads in Laurel Park is scheduled for today once temperatures warm to appropriate levels, the town announced.   Read Story »

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Pardee holding open house hiring event today

UNC Health Pardee will host its February Walk-In hiring event Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the hospital, 800 N. Justice St. Signage in the lobby will direct to the location.    Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Barbara Volk has been the one constant presence while the Hendersonville City Council evolved over the years. Often the only female member of the board, she served in the mid-teens with Jeff Miller, Jerry Smith, Steve Caraker and Ron Stephens. Currently, the council is made up of Melinda Lowrance, Lyndsey Simpson, Jennifer Hensley and Gina Baxter. They’re shown with city Stormwater Director Michael Huffman in 2025.

Mayor Volk on glide-path to retirement after serving city for 37 years

Democratic candidates for the 11th Congressional District ask for support from primary voters

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Master fiddler Josh Goforth will perform at the first Winter Ramble.

LOCAL BRIEFS: 3-day mountain music event, brass ensemble, Trails of St. John

Marines will bring home the remains of Guadalcanal casualty Luther Rhodes

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Horse Shoe Farm seeks to add residential lots

The Horse Shoe Farm lodging, spa and restaurant development on South Rugby Road is seeking Henderson County’s permission to add more residential lots, an administration building and reconfigured internal roads to add a third entrance.   Read Story »

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Charles Taylor endorses Edwards in congressional primary

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Monday that  Charles Taylor, who represented the 11th Congressional District for 16 years, has endorsed him in the Republican primary election.    Read Story »

Lauren Wilkie

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Safelight director among AG's eight Dogwood Award honorees from WNC

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'First Sip' ceremony celebrates completion of French Broad water intake

Mills River man faces child sex abuse charges

Early voting under way. Here's who's on the ballot.

Etowah man charged with taking indecent liberties with girl, 14

Anti-child trafficking organization announces two-day town hall

LOCAL BRIEFS: 3-day mountain music event, brass ensemble, Trails of St. John

WOMEN RULE: Volk, McCall win top honors at Chamber dinner

Council thanks Chief Miller, welcomes Justin Ward as new fire chief