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Garden Jubilee returns to Main Street

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Detectives seize 2½ pounds of pot in Willow Road bust

Acting on complaints from neighbors of suspected drug activity, the Crime Suppression Unit and Drug Enforcement Team of the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office’s arrested two men and seized of drugs and stolen property on Thursday.   Read Story »

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Legislature reduces time for learners permit

RALEIGH — A bill temporarily shortening the length of time required for a driving learner’s permit was signed by Gov. Roy Cooper this week.   Read Story »

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City forecasts 7-cent tax increase over three years

A boost in employee pay and benefits, growing debt service on major capital projects and a dozen new firefighters transitioning to the city payroll from a federal grant are leading to property tax and fee increases for Hendersonville taxpayers.   Read Story »

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Lawyers descend to harvest Ecusta Trail clients

Attorneys seeking clients who could win compensation for right-of-way along the Ecusta Trail are parachuting in to harvest legal work.   Read Story »

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END OF AN ERA: With Jane Asher closing, antique retail on Main Street fades away

For more than 20 years, Jane Asher offered customers a smile, a kind word and a taste of a little of everything at her store in downtown Hendersonville.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Edney announces he'll vote no on asphalt plant

Henderson County Commissioner Michael Edney announced Wednesday that he will oppose a rezoning request to allow an asphalt plant in East Flat Rock. Edney said he was announcing his decision now "to help alleviate the fear and stress brought on by uncontrolled misinformation."   Read Story »

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Democrats, public employees working to stop personnel records bill

RALEIGH — A bill that would open disciplinary records of government employees is crawling through the Senate, and employee unions and Democrats are determined to kill it.   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (282)

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

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Slavery connection sparks talk of Wingate name change

RALEIGH — Could an obscure historical discovery force Wingate University and the town to change names? That question is roiling Wingate, a small Union County town 30 miles southeast of Charlotte.   Read Story »

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