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Edwards sells McDonald's restaurants
![U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards and his wife, Teresa, greet voters during the Hendersonville Fourth of July parade in 2022. [LIGHTNING FILE PHOTO]](/images/stories/2026/07/thumbs/ChuckEdwardsTeresaEdwards.jpeg)
Four Seasons Politics
Trump pardons local mechanic who sold devices to evade clean-air law
President Donald Trump this month issued a presidential pardon to a Hendersonville mechanic who was convicted in 2022 of violating the Clean Air Act. Read Story »
Etowah Sports
Paddling the French Broad just got easier
As summer heats up, MountainTrue and its conservation partners are announcing new ways for paddlers and anglers to access and enjoy the French Broad River in Transylvania and Henderson counties. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Voters can meet Democratic nominees at 'Speed Dating' event
Henderson County Democrats are inviting voters to get to know people running for office during a fast-paced "Speed Dating" event Saturday, July 25, at Guidon Brewing Company, 415 Eighth Avenue East. Read Story »
Your Town
NHHS graduate headlines Rhythm & Brews next week
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 »
![Jere Brittain stands next to a new plaque honoring his work to protect Mills River. [KEVYN CARTER-LONG/Hendersonville Lightning]](/images/stories/2026/07/0715MRHonors.jpg)
Mills River Your Town
Partnership honors Mills River community center founders and river protector Jere Brittain
The community around South Mills River Road decades ago needed a place for young people to dance and families to gather for birthdays, wedding receptions and other special events. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
![U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards and his wife, Teresa, greet voters during the Hendersonville Fourth of July parade in 2022. [LIGHTNING FILE PHOTO]](/images/stories/2026/07/ChuckEdwardsTeresaEdwards.jpeg)
Edwards sells McDonald's restaurants
Voters can meet Democratic nominees at 'Speed Dating' event
Community News
Partnership honors Mills River community center founders and river protector Jere Brittain
TDA honors Carpenter, Miller for service to tourism
News
Ask Matt ... about First Baptist parking, BorgWarner's turbo units
Q. They just took down that one-story building on Buncombe Street and 5th Avenue West. What’s going be built there? Read Story »
News
City hosts free community splash day Aug. 8
The city of Hendersonville is hosting a free community splash day 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Sullivan Park, 712 Martin Circle. The free event is designed to help everyone beat the summer heat and enjoy a day of fun in the sun. Read Story »
![At left, Jayne Miller receives volunteer award from Richard Rhodes and Michelle Owens; right, Jamie Carpenter (right) receives the Debi Smith Award from Debi Smith. [PHOTO BY ASHLEY DOWNER]](/images/stories/2026/07/TDA.png)
Your Town
TDA honors Carpenter, Miller for service to tourism
Downtown manager Jamie Carpenter and longtime volunteer Jayne Miller were honored at Henderson County Tourism Development Authority’s Partner Celebration on June 23 at the Hedrick-Rhodes VFW Post 5206. Read Story »
State regulators OK city GO bonds, Carolina Village borrowing
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