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Verdict in wall collapse suit likely made state history

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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 »

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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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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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

The Henderson County Planning Board is scheduled to consider a request this week to rezone a 12½-acre tract of land off Asheville Highway near I-26 for a 102-unit townhome development.   Read Story »

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New lighted feature will replace mountain fountain

Critics of downtown’s most prominent — and panned — piece of public art can rejoice.   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning

We've got the story on the new public art on Main Street, an advance on a rezoning proposal to allow 102 dwellings on Asheville Highway at I-26, Associate Editor Amy B. McCraw's story on a plumbing company owner charged with numerous accounts of tax evasion and the Lightning's 2026 Summer Guide!   Read Story »

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Garden Jubilee blooms this weekend

The 34th Garden Jubilee, set for Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, on Memorial Day weekend, brings more than 150 plant and craft vendors filling Main Street, transforming downtown into a vibrant garden-inspired destination.   Read Story »

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