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North Carolina News

Edwards: Republicans won in districts drawn by Democrats

Much has been written over the past 10 years about gerrymandering. At this point, it's quite literally been litigated to death, and the word has been exhausted.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Kenmure Fights Cancer donates $37,500 to AdventHealth

The Kenmure Fights Cancer program continued its commitment to supporting cancer care by donating $37,500 to the AdventHealth Foundation this year.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

City, county OK tax incentives, financing for industrial park

The city of Hendersonville joined the hunt to land a company that could invest $38 million and create 150 jobs at a new manufacturing plant on 18½ acres between Upward and Crest roads near the I-26 interchange. Along with the Henderson County Board of Commissioners, the City Council on Wednesday adopted a three-party agreement designed to transform the site into an industrial park with the potential to lure two more employers.   Read Story »

Brevard News

Conservancy reaches deal to buy rail line for Ecusta Trail

A Hendersonville-based land conservancy has reached an agreement to buy the railroad line from Hendersonville to Brevard, marking a major leap forward in plans for the 19-mile Ecusta Trail.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

New N.C. Alert System puts Henderson County in code yellow

Gov. Roy Cooper says he won’t take North Carolina backward. He says he isn’t ready to levy another lockdown because of COVID-19.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Citing numerous violations, state shutters funeral home

State regulators shut down Thos. Shepherd & Son funeral home two weeks ago after inspectors found numerous violations of state laws governing funeral services, cremations and upkeep of its crematory.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (263)

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

News Archive

• Operation Christmas Child drop-off locations now open       Comments
• LOCAL BRIEFS: Bear boosts housing, Dogwood donates ventilators, book sale, MADD       Comments
• Application periods open for scholarships       Comments
• NC voters render split decision at local level       Comments
• 'Back the Blue' raises $10,000 for Ryan Hendrix's children       Comments
• City wins $375,000 grant for Clear Creek Greenway       Comments
• HOLIDAY BRIEFS: Playhouse Christmas, Arboretum lights, Bullington wreaths       Comments
• Health Department offers flu shots on Tuesday       Comments
• GOOD JOB!/NEEDS WORK ... Rescue Squad, Democratic Party, new hotel       Comments
• Elections Board completes canvass       Comments
• Plan for five-story hotel clears first hurdle       Comments
• Planning Board endorses nursing home, senior apartments       Comments
• Deputies and friends remember Deputy Ryan Hendrix at his favorite pub       Comments
• Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (262)       Comments
• Bryant begins to shape central office team       Comments
• Big rain forecast through Thursday       Comments
• Dr. Moore, 100, keynotes Veterans Day ceremony       Comments
• New Chick-Fil-A ‘designed to produce, designed to go’       Comments
• Zen Hen opens on Asheville Highway       Comments
• Health Department offers flu shots Nov. 17       Comments
• City Hall closed for Veterans Day       Comments
• Bullington Gardens opens online holiday sale       Comments
• Eight 'peasons' for NC's red wave       Comments
• Boots beat bucks as GOP's ground game turns out vote       Comments
• Arboretum’s holiday light show goes drive-thru       Comments
• Raising of Fraser fir signals opening of Christmas at Biltmore       Comments
• Cooper appoints Eddleman to BRCC board       Comments
• Tight judicial races teeter on tally of mail-in votes       Comments
• City salutes employees for extraordinary service       Comments
• City street lights will be easier on the eyes       Comments