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

Robert Bridges shown during a candidate forum in 2024. [LIGHTNING FILE PHOTO]

Henderson County News

County mourns loss of Robert Bridges, a champion of public schools

Friends, former students and colleagues are mourning the loss this week of Henderson County School Board Vice Chairman Robert Bridges.   Read Story »

Henderson County Opinion

JOHN HOOD: Poll shows GOP has the edge on issues

RALEIGH — North Carolina remains a political battleground. Although Republicans have won most recent statewide contests and retained majorities in legislative seats and county commissions, they usually lose gubernatorial races. Moreover, many of the GOP’s statewide wins were by small margins.   Read Story »

Mud Creek Baptist Church Senior Pastor Greg Mathis greets church members on Sunday after announcing his retirement.

Henderson County News

Mud Creek pastor retires after 44 years behind the pulpit

Calling it one of his hardest days, Mud Creek Baptist Church Senior Pastor Greg Mathis announced his retirement Sunday after 44 years leading the congregation in Hendersonville.   Read Story »

Telecommunicator Shanna Dotson works a recent shift at the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office 911 center.

Henderson County News

FIRST FIRST RESPONDERS: Sheriff's office honors those who field 911 calls

The words “first responder” likely stir images of firefighters, police officers and emergency medical workers in the minds of many people.   Read Story »

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