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Leadership boots Meadows from committee chair

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County, towns win in Senate's sales tax proposal

Henderson County would come out a big winner and the county's five towns would gain at least 10 percent more in sales tax revenue in a new distribution formula contained in a budget the Senate unveiled this week.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

City dumps public review of some development

In what it described as an effort to streamline land-use regulations, the Hendersonville City Council eliminated Planning Board review of mid-sized development projects that don’t require rezoning.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Meadows lands national name for annual rally

U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows landed a national name for his second annual Faith and Freedom Rally.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

LIGHTNING PHOTOS: A day in the life of Rep. Meadows

U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows visited East Henderson High School, Harry's & Piggy's and North Henderson High School during a recent day in the district.   Read Story »

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Quizzed by students, Meadows talks politics and spin

Mark Meadows started his day cutting a ribbon for a new crosswalk at an elementary school in Candler and ended it that night at an event promoting the National Day of Prayer.   Read Story »

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McDonald, Thompson defend price increase for Mills River deputy

MILLS RIVER —Sheriff Charlie McDonald defended a new higher-priced contract the county has offered Mills River for law enforcement coverage, saying an analysis showed "we really aren't getting fair compensation" for the full-time deputy.   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (50)

You won't want to miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: The best hope for Alpine Woods

Henderson County and the city of Hendersonville have invented a sensible and practical proposal for cleaning up Alpine Woods Resort and making the homes habitable for tenants.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Senate bill orders expedited review of coal plant replacement

Taking quick action on Duke Energy's plans to replace its coal-fired plant at Lake Julian, the North Carolina Senate passed legislation Thursday that directsthe state Utilities Commission to expedite its review of the utility's construction application.The bill also extends a deadline to close coal ash impoundments at the site by three years, allowing sufficient time for the old plant to close and the new plant to be constructed.   Read Story »

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