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Community Foundation taps new directors

Henderson County News

N.C. budget will harm schools, teachers say

Henderson County teachers say they're fearful that state budget cuts will set back public education in North Carolina. A  Republican representative who represents the area voted no because the budget contained provisions that were "worse than I ever imagined." Both reactions were part of the fallout from the newly adopted 2013-14 state budget that has been panned across the state by teachers and praised by Republican leaders as a long-needed step toward reform.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

United Way names new marketing coordinator

The United Way of Henderson County has named Kristen Freeman as the new marketing and communications coordinator.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

HHS graduate wins prestigious UNC-Duke scholarship

A 2013 Hendersonville High School graduate is among 29 students from around the globe who have accepted invitations to become Robertson Scholars, receiving full scholarships for either the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill or Duke University plus summer enrichment programs.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Judge orders pay for teachers, cuts lawyer's fee

A Superior Court judge ordered full back pay for former Hendersonville Christian School teachers who had filed claims and slashed a lawyer's fee by a third in a ruling that could close the books on a chapter of local education history.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Transylvania County to dedicate new animal shelter

Transylvania County will dedicate its new animal shelter with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the facility on Old Rosman Highway.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

'Ask Matt': Lightning columnist answers your questions

Hendersonville Lightning readers have questions. The Lightning has answers!   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Memories of Robroy: Playhouse founder set a high standard

The elaborate production of "Les Miserables" on the main stage of the Flat Rock Playhouse is a long way from the summer stock that Alan Sader remembers from 50 years ago.   Read Story »

Mills River News

Rain delivers 'worst year in four generations'

MILLS RIVER — U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows told farmers whose crops have been wiped out by heavy rain and flooding that he has explored what kind of relief is available even as politics stalls the farm bill renewal.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Mail theft suspect arrested in Henderson County

After receiving reports of mail thefts in mid July from residents in the South Rugby Road area of Henderson County, investigators have arrested Wayne Richard Ashton, 29, of Hendersonville.   Read Story »

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