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Volunteers, donations will build Fruitland Bible's new family housing

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Pardee fund helps to save woman with mystery illness

Jackie Austin, a 53-year-old skin care therapist from Asheville, traveled to Italy in 2008 on what was supposed to be dream vacation. It was both a bucket-list trip and visit to see her daughter, Cera McGinn, who was working on a farm.   Read Story »

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Ingles donates sweets for Trick or Treat Street

The chocolate has arrived. Let the countdown begin. Nine days to go till Trick or Treat Street.   Read Story »

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Schools get $1,000 checks from business partners

The Henderson County Education Foundation on Tuesday presented checks for $1,000 to the principals of Henderson County public schools as part of the new Schools Sponsorship Program.   Read Story »

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LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Mills River should face housing issue

The Mills River Town Board last week accepted a recommendation on affordable housing like it was a hot potato.   Read Story »

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Hagan to visit next week

U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan will visit Hendersonville on Tuesday, Oct. 28, said Henderson County Democratic Party Chair Clay Eddleman.   Read Story »

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County GOP makes endorsements in non-partisan races

The Henderson County Republican Party announced its endorsements in non-partisan offices in the general election.   Read Story »

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Newman: No criminal charges in Polk elections director's credit card use

District Attorney Greg Newman has recommended no criminal investigation of former Polk County Board of Elections director Tracey Waters for using a county credit card for $2,000 personal purposes after she resigned and made restitution.   Read Story »

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Bears go on auction block Saturday

The 12th annual Bearfootin' Public Art Auction is scheduled for Saturday at 4:30 pm with bidder registration and live entertainment featuring Emily Bodley starting at 2:30 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse Square.   Read Story »

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No same-day registration, straight party voting or photo ID

The U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 8 upheld North Carolina's election law that abolished Election Day registration and straight party voting. Voters do not need a photo ID for the Nov. 4 election but will need one in 2016. Those are the major changes voters will see when they go the polls for the fall election starting Thursday. One-stop voting opens at at election headquarters and four locations around Henderson County.   Read Story »

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