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Henderson County News

Commissioners say yes to jail, seek cuts on courthouse

Henderson County commissioners last week edged close to a commitment on ambitious plans for a major new investment in the county’s judicial functions, though they’re still seeking a substantial drop in the cost.   Read Story »

North Carolina News

NC Zoo mourns loss of 'the best boy bear'

ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo is deeply saddened to announce the loss of male polar bear Payton on Oct. 25. The North Carolina Zoo staff and animal care team are devastated by the loss of this beloved polar bear.    Read Story »

Henderson County News

Local foundation awarded grant to support 'My Music with Rhiannon Giddens'

The Will & Deni McIntyre Foundation has been awarded $40,000 in grants by the Community Foundation of Henderson County and its Perry N. Rudnick Endowment to help fund Season 2 of the nationally-distributed PBS series My Music with Rhiannon Giddens.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: (more questions than) Answers Desk is open

The Lightning editorial board was invited to take a turn behind the (more questions than) Answers Desk as this week’s guest prober of important public issues.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Two-vehicle crash injures motorists, blocks U.S. 25 southbound lanes

At least two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash around 3 p.m. Wednesday that blocked southbound lanes of Asheville Highway and slowed northbound traffic.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Conservancy buys 21 acres for Hickory Nut Gorge trails

Conserving Carolina has purchased 21 acres of mountain land on the north side of Lake Lure as a potential addition to Buffalo Creek Park and the site of a future trail in the Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail system.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (349)

Don’t miss this week’s Hendersonville Lightning.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Detectives charge 68-year-old with indecent liberties with a child

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Henderson County News

County eases restrictions on development in floodways

Brushing aside a planning board recommendation for denial, a fire chief’s warning that it could endanger the public and a prediction from their fellow county commissioner that the county will see a “cascade” of permit applications, Henderson County commissioners last week opened the door to development close to streams, creeks and rivers.   Read Story »

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