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Republicans circling if Henson resigns from House

Henderson County News

Charity event showcases 20 restaurants

Chefs at 20 independent restaurants will showcase their cuisine during the inaugural “Hunger and Thirst” Thursday, March 21, through Saturday, March 30, in Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Mills River, Fletcher and Chimney Rock.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

In what could be his last battle, McGrady tackles redistricting, liquor laws

RALEIGH — Glancing over a House calendar, Chuck McGrady pronounced the taking of the annual members’ photo — “it’s always like herding cats” —the most challenging part of the afternoon floor session.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Bikes will be racing around Historic Seventh Avenue District on Sunday

Bicyclists from across the region will be zipping around a tight urban course in the third annual Historic Seventh Avenue Criterium from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Council declines to scale back Seventh Avenue police headquarters

Rejecting a modest redesign that cut the cost by 5 percent, the Hendersonville City Council on Thursday endorsed the original plan for a new city police station and committed to spend $11.5 million on the two-story headquarters on Ashe Street.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (206)

You won't want to miss this week’s Hendersonville Lightning.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

In return fire, Opp House asks court to dismiss lawsuit

Firing back against a lawsuit that questions whether it’s still functioning as a nonprofit agency, the Opportunity House accused the Henderson County Community Foundation of filing “frivolous litigation … as a means to try and seize the property” of the organization.   Read Story »

Saluda News

Conservancy saves Saluda land county eyed for firing range, training center

Last month Conserving Carolina entered into a contract to purchase 81.5 acres of property on Macedonia Road north of Saluda, land targeted by Henderson County in 2018 as the proposed location for a regional police training facility. The County’s proposal prompted a strong response from Henderson and Polk County residents in the Saluda area opposed to the concept. In May 2018, the County dropped its plans to purchase and develop the forested tract, which adjoins the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission’s Green River Game Lands.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Opportunity House faces questions about its openness and future plans

Community Foundation asks court to determine whether former senior center is still operating as a nonprofit When Grace Etheredge cofounded the Opportunity House in 1958, she had no way of knowing it would grow into an activity center with a robust buffet of services for seniors.   Read Story »

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New seating, hearing loop debut Friday at the Playhouse

The Flat Rock Playhouse audience will enjoy a historic Homecoming season this year thanks to significant theatre upgrades to the Leiman Mainstage that debut Friday night with the opening of The Jungle Book.   Read Story »

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