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McGrady on crutches for six weeks

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

LIGHTNING PHOTOS: Grady Hawkins reads to children

Henderson County Commissioner Grady Hawkins read a children's book, Red Knit Cap Girl and the Reading Tree, during the 'I Love my Library Day' at the Henderson County Public Library last week.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

County health board honored as best in state

To the best climate, the best downtown, the best prep volleyball and the best World War II veteran honoring effort, citizens of Henderson County can add another reason to take pride: the best Board of Health.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Rep. Whitmire favors rail over trail

BREVARD — An $11 million connector road could jumpstart the dormant Davidson River Village project at the old Ecusta mill site in Brevard.   Read Story »

Flat Rock Four Seasons Politics

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: County demands cities raise taxes

The proposal by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners to force Flat Rock to pay for the cost of law enforcement would be folly even if the discussion of the idea had not been based on a $620,000 error.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Lapsley: County needs plan to protect $235M worth of school buildings

When it comes to capital spending, commissioners returned over and over to the theme of long-range planning.   Read Story »

Laurel Park Four Seasons Politics

OOPS: Report inflates cost of Flat Rock calls by $620,000

Two Henderson County commissioners say the Village of Flat Rock should pay for the cost of sheriff's deputies that answer calls in the town.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Go west, Thompson says, to find Ecusta Trail opposition

His fellow commissioners listened but made no commitment when Commissioner Michael Edney urged the board to formally support of the Ecusta Trail and a $25,000 annual payment devoted to the project.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Grove Street courthouse: 'Can't do it for a million dollars'

Although three commissioners came out strongly for renovation of the Grove Street Courthouse to tighten security and create more courtrooms and office space for  judiciary functions, the big renovation the board authorized a year ago may not come to pass soon.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Sheriff wants a lawyer

Sheriff Charlie McDonald is seeking eight new employees plus a full-time staff attorney, a position the sheriff's office lost in a round of budget cuts in 2010.   Read Story »

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