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$1.9M grant will help new BorgWarner plant

The city of Hendersonville has received a $1,862,000 grant to support infrastructure improvements that will serve the BorgWarner plant currently under construction off McMurray Road, the governor's office announced.   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning

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EHHS teacher assistant charged with sex offense with student

A 25-year-old Henderson County school employee who most recently was working as a teacher assistant at East Henderson High School was arrested Wednesday and charged with statutory sex offense with a child and sex act with a student, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office and the school system central office said Friday.   Read Story »

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United Way announces $352,000 in grants supporting 42 programs

United Way of Henderson County has awarded grants totaling $352,000 in support of 42 programs at 25 local nonprofit agencies in the coming year, the nonprofit announced.   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 »

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City expected to hold line on taxes — for now

City Manager John Connet announced Wednesday that he is not recommending a property tax increase in the city's 2026-27 budget but signaled that a projected reduction of in sales tax revenue and the outcome of a pay and classification study were likely to trigger a rate increase next year.   Read Story »

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The BorgWarner factory going up off McMurray Road in the Upward community (left) is not a data center. Neither is the vacant Coats America mill (right) in Laurel Park. [DYLAN SHEEHAN/Hendersonville Lightning]

The cultural mood turns sharply against AI data centers

Pay increase for law officers could force property tax increase

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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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Federal lawsuit accuses sheriff’s deputies of using excessive force

A lawsuit filed in federal court this week accuses two Henderson County Sheriff’s Office deputies of using excessive force in 2024 when they took a man into custody during a fire at his home.   Read Story »

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County joins city in offering tax incentives to lure manufacturer

Henderson County joined the city of Hendersonville in offering tax incentives to attract a $124 million manufacturing plant employing 148 workers making an average wage exceeding $62,776, raising the total potential property tax refund to $6½ million over seven years.   Read Story »

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Firecracker Jazz Band kicks off Rhythm & Brews Thursday

Rhythm & Brews returns to South Main Street on Thursday, June 18, featuring Firecracker Jazz Band as headliner and Blake Ellege & the Mojo Brothers Blues Band opening the show.   Read Story »

Registration is open for 14th annual Tour d'Apple

Davis Mountain Road, creeks and rivers get major Helene relief grants

'Every player is valued, included and celebrated' in Donnie Jones's league

Local governments across state are pausing data centers

Sheetz plans store on Upward Road across from QuikTrip

Hygiene machine makes youth club kids feel confident and supported

Transportation historian is guest speaker at Saluda Train Tales

Mediation Center offers free conflict resolution workshop June 29