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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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City hosts 2026 Housing Summit May 27

The city of Hendersonville invites the community to attend and participate in the 2026 Hendersonville Housing Summit at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Hendersonville High School auditorium, 1 Bearcat Blvd.     Read Story »

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Verdict in wall collapse suit likely made state history

A Henderson County jury likely made state history when it returned a $101 million verdict against the Hajoca Corp. last week,  attorneys representing plaintiffs in the case said in interviews with the Lightning.   Read Story »

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North Carolina Arboretum chief honored as Society of Landscape Architects Fellow

Drake Fowler, executive director of the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, has been elected to the 2026 Council of Fellows of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the organization announced last week.   Read Story »

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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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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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