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David Hill announces re-election campaign

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Democrat announces campaign for District 2 County Commission seat

A brewing company owner, father of two and youth sports coach announced Monday that he is running for the Henderson County Board of Commissioners, saying he wants to give voters a choice on the ballot and to bring a forward-looking perspective to county leadership.   Read Story »

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Edwards condemns UNCA's 'Until We're All Free' event

U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards on Thursday condemned the “Until We’re All Free” event funded by taxpayer dollars scheduled for noon Friday on the campus of the University of North Carolina Asheville and urged the university to cancel the event that he said is designed to normalize and espouse hateful anti-Semitic rhetoric.   Read Story »

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Balkcom announces re-election campaign

State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom on Tuesday announced her candidacy for re-election to the state Legislature representing North Carolina’s House District 117.   Read Story »

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Commissioners say yes to jail, seek cuts on courthouse

Henderson County commissioners last week edged close to a commitment on ambitious plans for a major new investment in the county’s judicial functions, though they’re still seeking a substantial drop in the cost.   Read Story »

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LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: (more questions than) Answers Desk is open

The Lightning editorial board was invited to take a turn behind the (more questions than) Answers Desk as this week’s guest prober of important public issues.   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (349)

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

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County eases restrictions on development in floodways

Brushing aside a planning board recommendation for denial, a fire chief’s warning that it could endanger the public and a prediction from their fellow county commissioner that the county will see a “cascade” of permit applications, Henderson County commissioners last week opened the door to development close to streams, creeks and rivers.   Read Story »

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'God fearing, family loving' Republican enters congressional primary

With a wife named Hope, a daughter named Grace, a son named Luke and last name of Reagan, a mountain Republican challenging U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards might sound like a made-up character out of a Hollywood writers' room.   Read Story »

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Commissioners to take up proposal easing floodplain restrictions

A developer’s request to ease building restrictions in flood-prone areas goes before the Henderson County Board of Commissioners this week despite the Planning Board’s no vote on the idea and a fire chief’s warning that structures in the floodplain make floods more dangerous.   Read Story »

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