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Verdict in wall collapse suit likely made state history

Emergency crews in 2021. responded to the Hajoca business on Spartanburg Highway after a wall collapsed on masonry workers. The accident killed one man and seriously injured three others. [LIGHTNING FILE PHOTO]

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First Blue Ridge Beer Festival set for Saturday

The first Blue Ridge Beer Festival featuring 20 or more breweries, live music and food trucks is set for 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Blue Ridge Beer Garden, 402 S. Church St.   Read Story »

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North Carolina Arboretum chief honored as Society of Landscape Architects Fellow

Drake Fowler, executive director of the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, has been elected to the 2026 Council of Fellows of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the organization announced last week.   Read Story »

Mayor Barbara Volk speaks at the city's inaugural housing summit in 2024.

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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 »

Garden Jubilee Saturday and Sunday turns downtown Hendersonville into a blocks-long super sale of flowers, vegetable sets, hanging baskets and more.

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Garden Jubilee, White Squirrel Festival kick off summer fun

It's kickoff weekend for the summer as Hendersonville, Brevard, Asheville and surrounding communities celebrate with festivals, music, live theater and more.   Read Story »

Henderson County Planning Board members discuss a proposed townhome development near U.S. 25 and Interstate 26.

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Citing traffic, planning board tables call on 102-unit townhome proposal

At the developer’s request, the Henderson County Planning Board voted unanimously Thursday night to table its decision on whether to recommend commissioners greenlight a proposed townhome development off U.S. 25 near its intersection with Interstate 26.   Read Story »

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Chart shows cash on hand for candidates in the 11th Congressional District election. [OPENSECRETS.ORG]

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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Lightning's Summer Guide is on the street and in subscribers' mailboxes

You'll want to pick up a copy of the Lightning's 2026 Summer Guide. You'll find coverage of festivals, hiking, biking, music, theater and more. It's on the street now and in subscribers' mailboxes today!   Read Story »

Rendering shows design of the new fountain on Main Street on the First Citizens Bank plaza.

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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 »

Gudrun Linda Jean Casper-Leinenkugel speaks with her attorney, Dustin Dow, as a court security officer escorts her into a Henderson County courtroom on Wednesday.

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Poison-murder suspect to remain held without bond

A Hendersonville woman charged with using poison to murder two people, including one of her daughters, will remain held in jail under no bond, a judge ruled Wednesday.   Read Story »

Planning board takes up request for 102 townhomes on Asheville Highway at I-26

New lighted feature will replace mountain fountain

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Garden Jubilee blooms this weekend

BROADLY SPEAKING: Mining the river valley for good stories

Landowner seeks rezoning to allow 22 townhomes off Stoney Mountain Road

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

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