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Farmland preservation program records 100th easement to save ag land

The Langston and Youngblood families pictured with NCDA&CS Farmland Preservation Director Evan Davis (second from right) and USDA-NRCS Assistant State Conservationist Brian Loadholt (right).
Many Pines is one of three stops on the Flat Rock Preservation Celebration, a guided tour of historic properties. [CONTRIBUTED]

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Preservation Celebration features two historic homes, St. John in the Wilderness

Preservation North Carolina is hosting an event next month that will give tour-goers an up-close look at historic Flat Rock as it was in the late 1820s, when wealthy Charlestonians made it a colony for escape from Low Country summer heat.   Read Story »

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Three local growers sign on to 'Farmers for Jamie'

Democratic candidate Jamie Ager on Friday announced the formation of Farmers for Jamie, made up of more than 60 farmers in the 11th Congressional District supporting his campaign.    Read Story »

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Fletcher mayor chosen for Exceptional American Leaders organization

Fletcher Mayor Preston Blakely is one of 22 leaders chosen to join NewDEAL, a national network of elected local and state  Democratic leaders that works to expand opportunity and spur economic growth.   Read Story »

Gordon G. Chang

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China expert to speak at annual Republican dinner

Henderson County’s Republican Party will host China expert Gordon G. Chang as the keynote speaker at its annual Lincoln Reagan Trump Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 1.   Read Story »

Posing with Rudi Haug are daughter Melody Crawford, his wife, Valerie, daughter Yvonne Hill, grandson Sean Hill, son-in-law Doug Hill. [MATT MATTESON]

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Rudi the Goldsmith honored on his 90th birthday

Do you fancy a personal design on a piece of your jewelry?   Read Story »

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Gordon G. Chang

China expert to speak at annual Republican dinner

Three local growers sign on to 'Farmers for Jamie'

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Many Pines is one of three stops on the Flat Rock Preservation Celebration, a guided tour of historic properties. [CONTRIBUTED]

Preservation Celebration features two historic homes, St. John in the Wilderness

Partnership honors Mills River community center founders and river protector Jere Brittain

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NHHS graduate headlines Rhythm & Brews

Country music artist Canaan Cox will headline Rhythm & Brews on Thursday, July 16, in downtown Hendersonville with local band Highway 52 opening the show.   Read Story »

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Sheriff Griffin endorses Hensley for mayor

Henderson County Sheriff Lowell Griffin has officially endorsed Jennifer Hensley in her campaign for mayor of Hendersonville, citing her leadership, commitment to public safety and dedication to serving the community.   Read Story »

Chalk It Up! creator Barbara Hughes says the sidewalk art contest creates lasting memories for the artists. ‘It’s tattooed inside their mind about how it felt and what they made — and if they won or not doesn’t really play into it.’ [KEVYN CARTER-LONG/Hendersonville Lightning]

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Chalk It Up! celebrates 30 years this weekend

Barbara Hughes is keeping Hendersonville’s America 250 celebration going as her annual Chalk It Up! sidewalk art show takes place this weekend.   Read Story »

County commission votes to put farmland bond on ballot

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Trump pardons local mechanic who sold devices to evade clean-air law

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Voters can meet Democratic nominees at 'Speed Dating' event

Partnership honors Mills River community center founders and river protector Jere Brittain

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