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

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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 »

Henderson County News

Lightning delivery delayed until Friday

A production problem delayed distribution of the Hendersonville Lightning this week, meaning that home delivery subscribers will get their copy Friday instead of Thursday.   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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Henderson County News

Ursa major: Virtual bear auction beats last year's $$$ total

After several weeks of virtual bidding and a livestreamed finale, the 18th Annual Bearfootin’ Bear Auction ended Saturday with proceeds totaling $84,109 — a 49 percent increase over last year's take and a 78 percent increase over the 2018 total.     Read Story »

Henderson County News

'This is not the time to let up’ on Covid precautions

Steve Smith, the director of Henderson County Department of Public Health, thanks the vast majority of people who are wearing masks and staying six feet apart in public while warning that maintaining these safety measures is imperative as winter sets in.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Lightning donates Voter Guide access for school system's mock election

Polls are open in Henderson County elementary, middle and high schools as students participate in a districtwide mock election organized and sponsored by Students Voting for Democracy.   Read Story »

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