Road updates: I-26, Kanuga Road, White Street, U.S. 64 roundabouts, N.C. 191

Flat Rock News

People are responding to county's litter cleanup campaign

Henderson County's campaign to clean up its litter-strewn roadways is having some success.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Runaway located safe

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office reported that a 15-year-old Bat Cave boy who ran away from his home around noon Sunday has been found safe.   Read Story »

East Flat Rock News

Commissioners set hearing for asphalt plant rezoning request

The Henderson County Board of Commissioners has set a public hearing for the rezoning request to allow an asphalt plant in East Flat Rock.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

TRIPLE THREAT: Covid fear, stimulus checks, benefits boost shrink labor pool

Restaurants are accommodating the hungry herd strolling along Hendersonville’s flower-adorned serpentine Main Street, stretching the corps of wait staff and line cooks thin.   Read Story »

North Carolina News

New trail offers fabulous views

A new hiking trail that opened this week on Youngs Mountain offers spectacular views of Lake Lure, Rumbling Bald, Weed Patch Mountain, and the lower Hickory Nut Gorge. Conserving Carolina opened the 2.1 mile trail with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Shelby Hensley wins silver in nationals

Shelby Hensley, the 10-year-old daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Hensley of Hendersonville, won a Silver medal in Giant Slalom racing in Aspen, Colorado, this month.   Read Story »

News Archive

• NC House passes bill to end twice a year time change       Comments
• Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (279)       Comments
• Will we hear the noisy Brood X cicada here?       Comments
• Commissioners urge Cooper to end mask orders, other Covid-related restrictions       Comments
• NEW HHS TO OPEN A YEAR EARLIER THAN PLANNED       Comments
• Commissioners ease zoning rules for shooting ranges       Comments
• Neighbors organize to oppose Crab Creek Road storage unit development       Comments
• County will invite nonprofits to apply for Rescue Act money       Comments
• D9 Brewing Co. opens on Main Street       Comments
• WHKP boots Rush Limbaugh show       Comments
• Joel Benson is ready to serve 'mor chikin'       Comments
• Housing Assistance Corp. names new director       Comments
• Farmers markets are opening across the county       Comments
• City celebrates Earth Week with bees, seeds and Litter Sweep       Comments
• Welcome to Spring: Free yoga, exercise tips, kids trail dedication       Comments
• GOOD JOB! NEEDS WORK ... Fire response, shooting down Bird, road repairs       Comments
• Local man charged with juvenile sex offenses       Comments
• Robbery suspects caught after car chase       Comments
• City invites residents to apply for board seats       Comments
• LOCAL BRIEFS: Pardee shots, housing panel, welcoming Fletcher chief       Comments
• NPS names new parkway superintendent       Comments
• Ask Matt ... where's the beef (alo)?       Comments
• Honey & Salt owners opening Morning Social at Brevard's Lumberyard       Comments
• Planning Board again turns thumbs down on asphalt plant rezoning       Comments
• They're back: Here's how to be 'BearWise'       Comments
• Kanuga Lake Road to reopen; other repairs lag       Comments
• Mud Creek pollution comes from cattle, faulty sewers, failing septic tanks       Comments
• McCrory announces campaign for U.S. Senate       Comments
• Deputies hunting for suspect wanted for stealing then crashing a pickup truck       Comments
• Chick-Fil-A grand opening is Tuesday       Comments