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HHS school resource officer wins national RISE award

Hendersonville Police Officer Joreeca Dinnall is one of three officers across the nation to receive a 2021 Axon RISE Officer Award, the city announced today.   Read Story »

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In rare feat, West High graduate aces AP exam

Henderson County public schools and the Falcon family are celebrating the news that 2021 West Henderson High School graduate Caroline Maxon earned a rare perfect score on an Advanced Placement exam last spring.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Your Town

City honors employees for keeping the water on

The Hendersonville City Council on Thursday honored the unsung heroes who make sure that water comes out of the faucet and the toilet flushes even as floods and power outages threaten the system.   Read Story »

Henderson County Your Town

LOCAL BRIEFS: Scenic hikes, renowned pianist at First Baptist, memorial concert

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (4)

Don’t miss this week’s Hendersonville Lightning.   Read Story »

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Lightning's Voter Guide is on the street

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Hendersonville Your Town

Rhythm & Brews wraps season tonight

The 2021 Rhythm & Brews Concert Series closes out the season tonight with The Broadcast as headliner and opener Human Ladder.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Your Town

Friends praise a beloved teacher, mentor and director on Tom Orr Day

A crowd of more than 120 people gathered at the Historic Courthouse plaza Saturday to listen to former students, friends, a fellow faculty member, a renowned author and others praise Thomas E. “Tom” Orr as a mentor and teacher of hundreds, an inspiring and creative theater director and a keeper of the community’s history.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Your Town

LIGHTNING PHOTOS: Bear auction breaks record again

The 19th edition of the Bearfootin' Bear Auction raised $102,400 for charities and the Friends of Downtown, breaking last year's total of $84,109, which was 49 percent higher than 2019.   Read Story »

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