County eyes 5-cent tax levy for ed buildings

Henderson County News

Desert Storm veteran starting dessert storm on Seventh Avenue

Historic Seventh Avenue, which has gained two microbreweries, two pizzerias and a brandy bar over the past two years, is about to get dessert.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

20 graduate from Junior Leadership program

Twenty students graduate in the 19th class of the Junior Leadership Program on Tuesday, May 14.   Read Story »

Laurel Park News

Laurel Park hires manager with connection to Jump Off

LAUREL PARK — Laurel Park has a new town manager, one with a meaningful connection to the Town on a Mountain. The Laurel Park Town Council on Tuesday officially hired Christopher Todd, a former Henderson County planner who is now administrator for the town of Sawmills, near Lenoir.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Police make arrest in fatal hit-and-run on Main Street

Hendersonville police made an arrest Monday in the hit-and-run fatality last Wednesday on South Main Street at Caswell Street. Detectives arrested William Badham Lorenzana, 26, of Brevard. Lorenzana has been charged with 2nd degree murder with the potential of additional charges. After being identified as a suspect, Lorenzana turned himself in to Hendersonville police.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

County's chapter honored as Outstanding Local League

The Henderson County chapter of the League of Women Voters was recognized as an Outstanding Local League Saturday at the biennial League of Women Voters North Carolina Convention in Chapel Hill.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

LIGHTNING REVIEW: 'Proposals' gives patrons enjoyable Poconos vacation

A fiancé, an ex-wife and a deserted housekeeper are each given the chance to change their circumstances in “Proposals,” the latest production by the Flat Rock Playhouse.   Read Story »

News Archive

• Liberace tribute debuts The Center's touring schedule       Comments
• Fire districts, school repairs
 could ratchet up tax rates       Comments
• County rips city in resolution calling for equal water rates       Comments
• NC 191 widening opponents hope for a Balfour-like outcome       Comments
• Sheriff's office to honor detective who died in line of duty       Comments
• Sanctuary Brewing Co. hosting music festival with 16 acts       Comments
• Tennessee man sentenced to 12 years in prison for child sex offense       Comments
• McGrady announces retirement from House       Comments
• LIGHTNING PHOTOS: Meet all 20 new bears       Comments
• Kiwanis Club honors coaches known for instilling character       Comments
• 400 volunteers working in Days of Caring for nonprofits       Comments
• Community Foundation awards $229,000 worth of grants       Comments
• 34 graduate from leadership program       Comments
• LOCAL BRIEFS: Train Day, 'Strings on Fire,' Sandburg Folk Festival       Comments
• City hopes commissioners will reverse manager's call on SROs       Comments
• Drug squad charges three with multiple felonies       Comments
• HPD officer justified in shooting at armed fleeing suspect, D.A. says       Comments
• Defendant charged with murdering his mother found insane       Comments
• Merchants Association honors Shipman Award winner       Comments
• Funeral is scheduled for Becky Snyder       Comments
• LIGHTNING REVIEW: Petty's Hank, Deal's Patsy liven up Playhouse stage       Comments
• Alliance opposing NC 191 widening wants to petition at town park       Comments
• Fran Shelton, retired HHS band director, inducted into Bandmasters Hall of Fame       Comments
• Attorney blasts, Griffin defends renewal of 287(g) agreement       Comments
• 'Big Red Trio' ready to sing national anthem       Comments
• A red oak for James Volk       Comments
• Ray 'humbled, honored' to serve as clerk of court       Comments
• Drug squad makes bust at Cedar Bluff apartment       Comments
• Police arrest driver, passenger after Fletcher chase       Comments
• City doles out $99,794 to 27 nonprofits       Comments