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11 file for Congress, eight for School Board; NC House seats get primaries

Henderson County News

Cawthorn staying home after all

Now that his previously chosen deep-red seat has been erased by the N.C. Supreme Court, U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn is staying put.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

GOP leaders appeal court-ordered congressional map at U.S. Supreme Court

State legislative leaders are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to step into the legal dispute over a new congressional map for North Carolina.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Court orders Shepherd residence auctioned on courthouse steps

Financial troubles continue to mount for the last surviving Shepherd to manage the shuttered funeral home.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Judge rules Neill has failed to make restitution as sentence required

It’s the rare probation violation that results in a full-blown trial with sworn witnesses, exhibits, testimony, cross examination, redirect and closing arguments. But when $3,705,057 in restitution is at stake, probation gains gravity.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

New Rural Broadband Task Force starts work Tuesday

Henderson County's newly formed Rural Broadband Task Force will hold its first meeting Tuesday night at the Historic Courthouse as it begins work to promote broadband availability in underserved areas of the county.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Precincts shift in new N.C. House map; Senate Dct. 48 moves east

Some Henderson County voters will have a new state House member now that N.C. Supreme Court has approved legislative and congressional maps for this year's election.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: The painful death of a funeral home

The name itself was natural and comforting — Shepherd Funeral Home, calling to mind the shepherds in Luke 2:10 who hear from an angel, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people” — the birth of the Good Shepherd.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Seven file to run for School Board

Seven candidates filed for election to the Henderson County School Board, three county commissioners filed for re-election and three candidates filed for the redrawn 11th Congressional District seat.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Nine residents seek appointment to Mills River Town Council (2)

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