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Flat Rock News

Flat Rock braces for court fight over signs

FLAT ROCK — Throughout 2018, signs proliferated throughout the Village of Flat Rock as homeowners protested a proposed widening of Highland Lake Road. “Don’t urbanize Flat Rock,” “DOT: Doing Nothing is an Option,” and “Keep Big Rigs Out!” they said.   Read Story »

Laurel Park News

While tax base rises, rates remain the same or rise also

The easels, charts and spreadsheets are packed away. The spending “challenges” scrawled on sticky notes have been addressed and budget “opportunities” met or discarded. The sugar high brought on by hefty growth in the tax base has given way to a recognition by elected officials across Henderson County that they needed the higher tax base to fund capital projects and meet growing service demands.   Read Story »

Flat Rock News

Park service plans fee increase for Sandburg home tours

FLAT ROCK — The National Park Service is seeking public comments for proposed increases to house tour fees at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. The increases will be the first since 2004.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Bill Moyer, a county leader in a time of change, dies

William Llewelyn "Bill" Moyer, who chaired the Board of Commissioners as Henderson County transitioned into an era of stricter zoning and later helped thwart a back-channel effort to sell Pardee Hospital, died on Saturday at Duke Medical Center at age 80.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Robin Tolleson, drummer, music journalist and mentor, dies suddenly

Robin Tolleson, a drummer, music journalist and generous sharer of his musical gifts through his church and programs to nurture young talent, died suddenly on Friday after collapsing on stage during a performance at Asheville's Downtown After Five concert series. He was 62.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Drug squad makes arrests at Sixth Avenue West home

A joint drug squad made up of officers from the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office and the Hendersonville Police Department charged two people with multiple drug trafficking after executing a search warrant at 819 Sixth Avenue West early Friday.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

City PD announces detective bureau chief

Hendersonville Police Lt. Dale Patton has been promoted to captain over the criminal investigations bureau, Chief Herbert Blake announced.“Dale Patton has been a consummate professional during his tenure here,” Blake said. “The police captain’s position is a position of judgement and influence. Dale’s unsullied reputation as a person, a police officer, and as a supervisor bodes well for this bureau level ascension to captain.”Starting with the Hendersonville Police Department as a Reserve Police Officer in 2004, Patton quickly moved up the ranks serving as detective, sergeant and lieutenant. He has an advanced law enforcement certificate and is a state State Certified Law Enforcement Instructor as well as an Advanced Field Training Officer.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Anne Coletta running for Flat Rock Village Council

FLAT ROCK — Anne Coletta, leader of the citizen uprising that fought the Highland Lake Road widening, said Wednesday that she is running for her old seat on the Flat Rock Village Council.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (214)

This week's Lightning is on the street!   Read Story »

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