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Planning Board turns thumbs down on asphalt plant

East Flat Rock News

Asphalt plant applicant says facts, not emotions, should decide

Jeff Shipman says if the Henderson County Planning Board judges his zoning application on the facts not emotion he feels good about his chances.   Read Story »

Laurel Park News

Panel recommends construction money for Ecusta Trail, Clear Creek Greenway

The Ecusta Trail from Hendersonville to Horse Shoe and a new greenway in Hendersonville would receive construction funding if a regional transportation board accepts a committee’s recommendation to award the grants next week.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Tillis extols face masks as way to save lives and jobs

Declaring that face masks can save jobs as well as lives, U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis is urging North Carolinians to wear a face covering to protect themselves and others.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

203 people prepared to speak against asphalt plant (2)

Henderson County planners have worked out details of how some 200 people can comment on a proposed asphalt plant in East Flat Rock during a Planning Board meeting Thursday.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Commissioners agree to park property swap by city, School Board

Potentially clearing the way for a park-for-park swap, the Henderson County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday signed off on the exchange.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

County OKs 699-unit Tap Root development

Henderson County commissioners on Wednesday approved a rezoning change to permit 699 townhomes and single-family homes on 297 acres on Butler Bridge Road at the French Broad River, ending a long and contentious effort by the Tap Root dairy farm owners to develop the land for residential use. The unanimous approval came with nearly 70 conditions that the developer is required to meet.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (251)

You'll want to get a copy of this week's Hendersonville Lightning (or subscribe to All Access for print and hendersonvillelightning.com content).   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Republican breakfast is a mask-free zone

LAUREL PARK — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s oft-repeated advice to practice the “3 W’s” holds no sway with Henderson County Republicans.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Community Foundation welcomes new directors

The Community Foundation of Henderson County announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors following their election at the organization’s Aug. 5 board meeting.   Read Story »

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