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Landowner seeks rezoning to allow 22 townhomes off Stoney Mountain Road

The owner of a 5-acre site on Cornerstone Way off Stoney Mountain Road is seeking a rezoning to permit 10 existing duplexes to be subdivided to create 20 townhome units and the addition of two new townhomes on a vacant parcel.   Read Story »

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Garden Jubilee blooms on Memorial Day weekend

The 34th Garden Jubilee, set for Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, on Memorial Day weekend, brings more than 150 plant and craft vendors filling Main Street, transforming downtown into a vibrant garden-inspired destination.   Read Story »

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BROADLY SPEAKING: Mining the river valley for good stories

EDITOR’S NOTE: Carey O’Cain, Hendersonville native, HHS and Clemson graduate and Laurel Park mayor, has an insatiable hunger for southern Appalachian history. Lucky for us, he has put that curiosity to good use. WTZQ began airing Carey’s “Broadly Speaking” feature — about the people, places and history of the French Broad River Valley — in March 2025. This week the Lightning begins offering the written version of the recordings. We start with Carey’s introduction of the series, which grew out of a conversation he and his wife, Lutrelle, had with WTZQ morning show hosts Mark Warwick and Paige Posey. We think you’ll agree Broadly Speaking is good stuff.   Read Story »

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Theatre troupe to stage ‘Godspell’ at Laurel Green this week

PilgrimQuests will present the musical “Godspell” next week under a tent at Laurel Green in Laurel Park.   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning

You'll get the scoop on how Democratic nominee Jamie Ager charged into the lead in fundraising in his attempt to unseat U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, find the details of the community's celebration of America 250 on the Fourth of July, read coverage of the 2026 Henderson County public schools' Teacher of the Year, read about the newly announced Apple Ambassador for this year's N.C. Apple Festival and meet a Morehead scholar from Hendersonville High School.   Read Story »

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Mountain fountain is going away

Critics of downtown’s most prominent — and maligned — piece of public art can rejoice.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Ager taps national network of donors for campaign haul

In ‘pleasant surprise,’ county budget holds the line on property tax rate

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Tickets on sale now for Blue Ghost tours in the forest

Loft tour gives glimpse of upstairs downtown

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Four Seasons Politics

Ager taps national network of donors for campaign haul

Democratic nominee Jamie Ager looks to be on strong financial footing as the campaign for the 11th Congressional District seat enters the summer, outraising incumbent Rep. Chuck Edwards and emerging from the first quarter with more cash on hand.   Read Story »

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City hosts 2026 Housing Summit May 27

The city of Hendersonville invites the community to attend and participate in the 2026 Hendersonville Housing Summit at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Hendersonville High School auditorium, 1 Bearcat Blvd.     Read Story »

Land trust preserves 7 acres of land in heart of Saluda

Plumbing company president charged in $1.2 million tax case

Woman at center of deadly fight convicted of second-degree murder

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Saluda Grade Trail manager is guest speaker at Train Tales

Tickets on sale now for Blue Ghost tours in the forest

County is set for sensational celebration of America 250

It's Strive Not to Drive Week and Bike Month