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Order authorizing sale of Cedars deals blow to depositors' hopes of refunds
![Photo from March of this year shows the construction crane before contractors took it down. Although at one time the historic Cedars hotel was going to be featured part of the luxury condo development, attorneys and the receiver have said in court records that the building is not salvageable for renovation. [LIGHTNING FILE PHOTO]](/images/stories/2026/10/thumbs/CedarsCrane.jpeg)
![The annual Henderson County Open Studio Tour Oct. 16-18 lets visitors meet artists, see their work and their work process. [ART BY SUSAN WEBB TREGAY]](/images/stories/2026/10/Susan-Webb-Tregay_Studio-Tour-Large.jpeg)
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Meet artists in Open Studio Tour this week
Artists and craft-makers throughout Henderson County will open their studio doors and invite the community during the annual Henderson County Open Studio Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16-18. Read Story »
Your Town
Remains of second World War II MIA from Henderson County identified
The remains of a second soldier from Henderson County missing since World War II have been identified and will be returned to the community. Read Story »
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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 »
![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]](/images/stories/2026/10/1Bruce Quarantello Cottage 244 02.jpg)
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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 »
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]](/images/stories/2026/10/MichaelWhatley1.jpg)
Senate campaign fund bails on Whatley
On stage with Trump, Balkcom touts signature issue
Community News
Pardee's Teammate of the Year 'elevates everyone around her'
Remains of second World War II MIA from Henderson County identified
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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 »
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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 »
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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 Fire & Rescue eyes new station on McKinney Road
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
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