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Henderson County News

D.A.: FATAL SHOOTING OF SUSPECT JUSTIFIED

The fatal shooting of a suspect by Hendersonville Police officer Jennifer Drake on July 13 was a legally justified use of force to defend the life of fellow officer Kenny Hipps as well as her own life, District Attorney Greg Newman said today.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (14)

Don't miss this week's issue of the Hendersonville Lightning.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Bomb threat clears Courthouse

The Grove Street Courthouse was evacuated after someone phoned in a bomb threat today at 2:39 p.m. The sheriff's department made a thorough search and found nothing. The public and courthouse personnel were allowed back in an hour and three minutes later.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

County depicts Wingate project as partnership model

Henderson County Commissioner Grady Hawkins pitched the unprecedented Wingate-BRCC-Pardee project as an example of intergovernmental cooperation during a presentation at the annual convention of the National Association of Counties in New Orleans July 11-14.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Howard Gap segment closing for roadwork

The N.C. Department of Transportation will temporarily close Howard Gap Road from Clear Creek Road to Massey Road starting Monday for the widening project.   Read Story »

Laurel Park News

Hebron closed for paving July 21-22

LAUREL PARK — Hebron Road will be closed to through traffic from Laurel Park Highway at the water tanks to Laurel Park Highway at Timber Creek on Monday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 22.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Ask Matt ... about newfangled interchange

The Lightning's intrepid researcher answers readers' questions.   Read Story »

Mills River News

Mills River OKs more stump grinding

MILLS RIVER — The Mills River Town Board has authorized a stump-grinding business on N.C. 280 at Old N.C. 191 to expand.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

City fire department promotes Ward

Lifelong firefighter Jon Ward was promoted to Engineer with the Hendersonville Fire Department on July 1.Ward credits his father, Eddie Ward, for his love of the fire service.     Read Story »

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