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VOTER GUIDE: NC House Districts 113 and 117

In state House District 113, the smaller of the two House districts in Henderson County, Democrat John Morgan of Saluda is challenging four-term incumbent Rep. Jake Johnson, who lives in Columbus. Johnson did not respond to the Lightning’s candidate survey.   Read Story »

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VOTER GUIDE Q&A: NC Senate District 48

On the whole Democrats did a poor job fielding candidates for local offices in 2026, ceding nine Henderson County and judicial district offices to the Republican Party without a fight, including two judgeships, three Board of Commissioners seats, district attorney, clerk of superior court, register of deeds and sheriff.   Read Story »

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Early voting starts Thursday. Here's hours, polling sites.

Early voting for the Nov. 3 election across the state starts Thursday as voters make their choices for U.S. Senate, the state Supreme Court, Congress and other offices.   Read Story »

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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 »

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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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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 »

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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 »

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