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Remains of second World War II MIA from Henderson County identified

U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Charles R. Smith

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Flash flood warning issued for eastern Henderson County

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for eastern Henderson County Sunday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Isaiasis pounded the region with rain.   Read Story »

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Order authorizing sale of Cedars deals blow to depositors' hopes of refunds

An order granting the chief lender's motion to put the Cedars Lodge & Spa development up for sale contains bad news for some 43 purchasers of luxury condominiums in the stalled project.   Read Story »

Cypress Run HOA Vice President Bruce Quarantello stands in front of a house that FEMA has agreed to buy and demolish. [COLTRANE HUTCHINS/Hendersonville Lightning]

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While some homeowners question FEMA buyout, others ready to sign

Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated the region, the first purchases of homes and other buildings catastrophically damaged or destroyed are nearing closing.   Read Story »

Marilyn O'Malley was honored as Teammate of the Year for 2025 at Pardee's annual Teammate Service Appreciation and Recognition Banquet.

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Pardee's Teammate of the Year 'elevates everyone around her'

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Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina the powerhouse that operates the dam on Lake Summit in Tuxedo remains wrecked.

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Lake Summit dam remains inoperable despite repair grant

Two years after suffering crippling damage during Hurricane Helene and despite a recent state budget allocation that includes funds for its repair, the future of the Tuxedo Hydroelectric Project and its aging dam on Lake Summit remains uncertain.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

North Carolina Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley listens as President Donald Trump speaks, Sept. 16, 2026, in Gastonia, N.C. [ALEX BRANDON/Associated Press]

Senate campaign fund bails on Whatley

On stage with Trump, Balkcom touts signature issue

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U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Charles R. Smith

Remains of second World War II MIA from Henderson County identified

Farm City Day is Saturday

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Pumpkin patch coming to Hendersonville Presbyterian

Hendersonville Presbyterian Church is offering a pumpkin patch on the church’s lawn in October to support the its youth programs.   Read Story »

Unspoken Tradition headlines the final Rhythm & Brews concert on Thursday, Oct. 15.

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Unspoken Tradition closes Rhythm & Brews season Oct. 15

Unspoken Tradition, a North Carolina–based quintet that's equal parts hard-driving fire and heartfelt sincerity, headlines the final Rhythm & Brews concert on Thursday, Oct. 15, following opening act the Finkelstein Three.   Read Story »

Etowah-Horse Shoe's station alongside the French Broad River suffered catastrophic flooding during Hurricane Helene two years ago. [COURTESY OF ETOWAH-HORSE SHOE FIRE & RESCUE]

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Etowah-Horse Shoe Fire & Rescue eyes new station on McKinney Road

Etowah-Horse Shoe Fire & Rescue is on track to build a new station on McKinney Road more than two years after its firehouse yards from the French Broad River suffered catastrophic flood damage during Hurricane Helene.   Read Story »

Attorneys again urge judge to OK sale of Cedars to lender

All but 11 miles of Blue Ridge Parkway is repaired post-Helene

National Night Out is tonight at Walmart

Low-flying planes will drop raccoon rabies vaccines in mountains

How to support Women Helping Women throughout October

Why did FEMA OK purchase and demolition of repaired, inhabited homes?

Bears entered Buncombe homes 71 times this summer

'When Everyone Swims' film supports aquatic center campaign