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BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER HELENE: 'They're using the word catastrophic'

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One year later, ‘talking isn’t getting it done’ for victims

When 77-year-old Robert Nathan Parris suffered a stroke a few months ago, the ambulance that arrived to help could not reach him.   Read Story »

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County ‘in precarious position’ as it awaits FEMA reimbursement

Bill Lapsley was wary when he was first presented with a contract that state officials said Henderson County had to sign in order to get reimbursed for Hurricane Helene debris removal. Back last January, everyone knew that the job would cost tens of millions of dollars.   Read Story »

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Icy Hot, Dollar General celebrate new hoops courts, present checks

Icy Hot and Dollar General joined Hendersonville and Henderson County public schools representatives to celebrate completion of a fully revitalized basketball court at Sullivan Park and present surprise checks to the local school district totaling $50,000.   Read Story »

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City house fire spreads to two other homes

Hendersonville firefighters were battling a fire that set three homes ablaze at 384 King Creek Boulevard Wednesday morning, the city said.   Read Story »

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USDOT announces $1.15 billion for Helene road repairs

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will receive $1.15 billion in additional Emergency Relief funding for Hurricane Helene repairs, the largest single allocation of disaster relief the Federal Highway Administration has ever granted, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced on Tuesday.   Read Story »

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One year after Helene: Lessons that shape our future

As we approach the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, I cannot help but reflect —personally and professionally— on all that our region has endured over the past year.   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning!

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

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Mountain Monarch Festival educates and celebrates

SAPPHIRE — The third annual Mountain Monarch Festival will take place at Gorges State Park in Sapphire from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4.   Read Story »

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Bridge closed on Hoopers Creek Road

A bridge on Hoopers Creek Road will be closed through Friday while workers from the bridge section of the North Carolina Department of Transportation resurface the road.   Read Story »

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