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Henderson County News

Apodaca 'dead serious' about killing coal ash ponds

State Sen. Tom Apodca has turned into one of the strongest voices in his party calling for immediate action to eliminate the threat of coal ash ponds to North Carolina rivers.   Read Story »

North Carolina News

NC's death toll from snowstorm climbs to five

Two Good Samaritans helping push cars on I-40 in Raleigh were killed when they were struck by a hit-and-run driver, two people died of heart attacks shoveling snow and a fifth died after sliding on black ice into a telephone pole, the governor's office said.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

So far, the power is staying on

So far the power has remained on.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Crit Harley, ER doctor, mediator, former councilman, dies at age 66

Dr. J. Crit Harley, an emergency room physician, former Hendersonville City Council member and marriage and family counselor who treated stress with humor and compassion, died unexpectedly at an Atlanta hospital after an illness of several weeks, friends and a Henderson County emergency management official said.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

City sets meeting for Dana residents

Dana residents whose wells were found to be contaminated with a farm chemical can learn more about tapping onto a city water line during a community meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Ask Matt ... about public space, free fuel, balconectomy

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

Henderson County News

Moles to retire as register of deeds, King is first to file

Nedra Moles, who has served as Register of Deeds since 1994, said Monday will not run for a sixth term.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

After spill, Apodaca seeks report on coal ash ponds

After a coal ash spill into the Dan River posed a threat to drinking water supplies, state Sen. Tom Apodaca asked a joint environmental committee to look into all coal ash ponds in the state.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Passenger traffic at AVL climbs by 7%

The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority reported a 7 percent increase in passenger traffic in 2013 and the third highest number of total passengers in the past decade.   Read Story »

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