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U.S. marshals seek suspect in first-degree murder

U.S. marshals are seeking a 26-year-old man who is wanted for second-degree murder in Henderson County and considered armed and dangerous.   Read Story »

Asheville News

Edwards appointed to state Tourism Board

State Sen. Chuck Edwards, who represents three tourism-rich counties, has been appointed to the North Carolina Travel and Tourism Board.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

White House drops Meadows for chief of staff role

Dropped as a candidate for White House chief of staff, U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows issued a statement declaring his commitment to working with President Trump and representing the N.C. mountains.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

SCHOOLS CLOSED THURSDAY

Schools are closed again Thursday, school officials announced, citing hazardous driving conditions for buses and student drivers and the NCDOT's reports of impassable secondary roads.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Community Foundation grant will help park build Tot Lot

Flat Rock Park and Recreation Foundation Inc. has been awarded grant of $20,000 by the Community Foundation of Henderson County. Park Foundation executive director Maurean Adams said the grant will be used towards the construction of the Tot Lot Playground at the Park at Flat Rock. “The Park Foundation in partnership with Village Council, private and public donors has raised funds for the Park at Flat Rock," she said. "The Park now has a community room and rest area, a pavilion, places and spaces for reflection, miles of trails, and a playground which has made headlines. This grant from the Community Foundation of Henderson County will assist with a portion of the costs for the new Tot Lot Playground, a safe play space for younger park goers. This grant also helps the Park fulfill its vision as a place for all generations." The Flat Rock Park and Recreation Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2013 by the Village of Flat Rock, North Carolina to help raise the funds required to fulfill the vision of a signature municipal park for the community. That vision includes opportunities for recreation, health, and education for all generations while preserving the natural beauty that draws visitors from far and wide to Western North Carolina. Duncan Fraser is chairperson of the Board of Directors. Community Foundation of Henderson County, founded in 1982, supports charitable programs in the greater Henderson County area. For more information about The Park at Flat Rock and Recreation Foundation contact Adams at 828-697-8100 or maurean_adams@villageofflatrock.org.     Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (197)

This week’s Hendersonville Lightning may reach newsracks a little later than usual because of hazardous road conditions around the county. But, fortunately for all, the best newspaper in town will be on the street today and in mailboxes on Lightning Thursday — providing, by the way, another good reason to become a Lightning subscriber. Click here to subscribe.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

City police make arrest in bank robbery Friday

A suspect who robbed the Entegra Bank on Spartanburg Highway didn't get far in his getaway before police picked him up. Officers responding to the call at the bank on Friday were told that a white male wearing a mask robbed the bank at a teller station, got an unknown amount of cash, and left the scene on foot. It was also reported that the suspect had some type of a weapon. The Hendersonville Police Department, with the assistance of Henderson County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Laurel Park Police Department officers, quickly secured the bank and the surrounding areas and began a search for the suspect. A short time later an individual matching the suspect description was located in a restaurant on Spartanburg Highway. He was identified as Daniel Wayne Owens of Hendersonville. City police detectives conducted a follow up interview with Owens and determined that he was the person responsible for robbing the bank. Detectives charged Owens with common law robbery a few hours after the crime was reported. He was jailed at the Henderson County Detention Center on a $30,000 bond. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with additional information about this robbery is asked to contact the Hendersonville Police Department at (828) 697-3025.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

SCHOOLS CLOSED WEDNESDAY

Schools are closed again Wednesday as secondary roads have yet to be cleared and black ice is probable after refreezing overnight.   Read Story »

Flat Rock News

Brothers charged with Flat Rock crime spree

Henderson County sheriff’s office detectives charged two brothers with a crime spree in Flat Rock and East Flat Rock last month that included a break-in at the Artisan entertainment venue, theft of a car and golf cart at the Highland Lake Inn and safe cracking at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse, the sheriff's office said Tuesday.   Read Story »

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