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City initiates 'internal investigation' into public works over 'concerns' relayed to officials

The city of Hendersonville is investigating one or more employees of its public works department “regarding a concern that was relayed to us” in the past couple of days, City Manager John Connet said Friday afternoon in response to questions from the Lightning.   Read Story »

The Echo Mountain Inn is one of the inns that will be featured during the 2025 Holiday Historic Inns Tour & Cookie Caper on Sunday, Dec. 7.

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City’s tour of historic inns planned for December

The City of Hendersonville is inviting the public to celebrate the holiday season with a touch of history during the 2025 Holiday Historic Inns Tour & Cookie Caper on Sunday, Dec. 7.   Read Story »

: Children and adults participated in last year’s Halloween costume contest held in downtown Hendersonville. The city’s annual Treat Street Carnival will return to Main Street again this year on Friday, Oct. 31.

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Treat Street returns to downtown for Halloween

Hendersonville’s annual Treat Street Carnival will be held downtown again this year on Halloween.   Read Story »

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Hendersonville makes 'best of' list for fall strolling

Hendersonville has once again made a "best of" list, this time as one of the best main streets for fall shopping and strolling.   Read Story »

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Wolfpack Connect clears admissions path for BRCC students

Blue Ridge Community College students now have a guaranteed admissions pathway to NC State University thanks to a new agreement signed between the two institutions on Wednesday.   Read Story »

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Mast General invites public to Share the Warmth

Mast General Store welcomes Columbia Sportswear’s partnership for this year’s Share the Warmth campaign. Clean, gently worn jackets, coats and fleeces can be dropped off at the Mast Store on Main Street in downtown Hendersonville throughout the month of November.    Read Story »

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Trump endorsement of 'MAGA Warrior' Edwards fails to mention Helene

Democrat: How does new map reflect NC's 50-50 party balance? GOP: 'It doesn't'

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Bearfootin' Bears fetch record $141,000 at auction

Extreme kayakers will return to reshaped river for renowned Green Race

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Pisgah Legal offers help navigating Obamacare, Medicaid changes

Open Enrollment for 2026 health insurance through the HealthCare.gov Marketplace begins Saturday, Nov. 1, with major changes to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and Medicaid this year, including higher premiums and no coverage for Dreamers.   Read Story »

A line of customers stretches more than 100 yards at Grandad's Apples on a Saturday in October. Farmstands, U-pick orchards and other retail agritourism destinations were a bright spot in a season that dealt apple growers numerous setbacks.

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Cascade of setbacks whacks this year's apple crop

If it weren’t for bad luck, Henderson County apple growers would have no luck at all.   Read Story »

Apple Wedge Packers President Greg Nix holds his 1-year-old grandson Landry Kehoe while he visited with family, friends and coworkers during the reopening of his packing house.

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Apple Wedge Packers reopening a bright spot in a bad season

Apple Wedge Packers President Greg Nix smiled Friday evening as he watched friends, family and coworkers arrive for a celebration at his newly rebuilt packing house in Edneyville.   Read Story »

Non-profits step up as shutdown hits state food services

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