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Henderson County News

Herd immunity 'is a dangerous suggestion,' health director says

It’s discouraging for all of us to see the current trends with increasing cases in the world, our country, state and county. Despite valid efforts by many to socially distance and wear masks along with public health efforts for testing, case investigations and contact tracing, cases are continuing to climb because we’re simply dropping our guard.   Read Story »

North Carolina News

Republicans pull even with Democrats in turnout

With hours remaining before early voting ends, Henderson County has achieved a 62 percent voter turnout, slightly above the turnout statewide of 59 percent. Through Friday 44,773 Henderson County voters had cast ballots.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

HHS picks Biden in mock election

Hendersonville High School's student body and its mock Electoral College cast their votes for Joe Biden as the next president.   Read Story »

Flat Rock News

More than 6,000 remain without power in Zeta's aftermath

More than 6,000 homes and businesses remained without power Friday as utility workers and NCDOT crews worked to restore power and repair roads.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

MossColumn: Counting the curiosities on the 2020 ballot

The top of the ticket savages our airwaves 24 hours a day, amps up emotions among partisans and drives activists to a life of crime —this year not just petty crime.   Read Story »

Edneyville News

LOCAL BRIEFS: Cecil Kessler scholarship, Etowah craft sale, election civility

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News Archive

• 'This is not the time to let up’ on Covid precautions     Comments
• Lightning donates Voter Guide access for school system's mock election     Comments
• Ask Matt ... if booming east side will get a city park     Comments
• Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (260)     Comments
• County's voter turnout tops 50 percent     Comments
• Six charged with stealing Democratic campaign signs     Comments
• Jet engine maker creating 800 jobs paying $68,000/year     Comments
• Sheriff's office asks help locating 13-year-old runaway     Comments
• Churches set Vigil for Civility ahead of Election Day     Comments
• Covid-19 cases remain steady in county while climbing statewide     Comments
• People ‘are looking for experience and return to normalcy,’ Davis says     Comments
• ‘I want to get government power out of our lives,’ Cawthorn says     Comments
• Gallon jug shatters windshield of Jeep flying Trump flag     Comments
• Developer seeks OK for long-term care facilities     Comments
• Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (259)     Comments
• First Contact plans 'Giddy-Up Fandango' on Saturday     Comments
• Voter turnout already at 35 percent in county     Comments
• Decimal point flub costs manufacturing plant $275,000 in property taxes     Comments
• COUNTY NAMES SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR DEPUTY HENDRIX     Comments
• 'No conspiracy' to help asphalt plant win rezoning permit, commissioner says     Comments
• Commissioners name human services building for Charlie Messer     Comments
• USDA official touts programs to boost farmers during pandemic     Comments
• Redevelopment of historic Grey Mill wins economic development honor     Comments
• Artist to begin bee mural next week     Comments
• Melonas named supervisor for N.C. national forests     Comments
• Legislators urge Elections Board to 'stop this chaos'     Comments
• Treasurer debate focuses on investment strategy     Comments
• LIGHTNING VOTER GUIDE: N.C. Senate District 48     Comments
• LIGHTNING VOTER GUIDE: N.C. District Court Judge     Comments
• LIGHTNING VOTER GUIDE: N.C. House District 113     Comments