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Arson suspected in Alpine Woods trailer fire

Hendersonville News

Council divided on gun regulations

The Hendersonville City Council members agreed that the city needs a broad security plan on guns and the threat of a shooter on city property. They don't agree on how to get there.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Flooding causes sewage to spill into Mud Creek

About 12,000 gallons of untreated wastewater spilled from a manhole at the city sewage treatment plant on Balfour Road Monday because of heavy rainfall and flooding, the city said in a news release.   Read Story »

Edneyville News

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Duke not too big to listen

The announcement Wednesday that Duke Energy had pulled the plug on a 40-mile transmission line through Henderson County as part of its Western Carolinas Modernization Plan marked a logical end to a saga that has gripped the southern mountains for 120 days.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

United Way launches process for 2016 funding

United Way of Henderson County in the coming weeks will be accepting applications from agencies seeking funding for the 2016-17 fiscal year.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

State rejects local park grants

At a meeting last Thursday of recreation directors and recreation boards from across Henderson County, the talk centered on how to better coordinate park development.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

'The process worked,' Duke says of reversal

Duke Energy announced on Wednesday that it has dropped plans to run a high-voltage transmission line through Henderson County, citing the community's overwhelming opposition, and calling for regionwide cooperation on reducing energy.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (70)

Don’t this miss this week’s Hendersonville Lightning.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Hendersonville incumbents win; Staton routs challenger

Hendersonville City Council incumbents Steve Caraker and Ron Stephens won re-election and Flat Rock Mayor Bob Staton routed challenger Bob Spitzen in the only contested races Tuesday as voters trickled to the polls across Henderson County on Tuesday.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Pardee honors auxiliary members

Hed shot of Karla Reese Barbara Gregory, who has Grace, and Barbara Glassman, who brings Bella, are pet therapy volunteers. It’s clear from their teasing that Pardee CEO Jay Kirby and auxiliary volunteer B.J. Alison know one another well.   Read Story »

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