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City expected to hold line on taxes — for now

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Federal lawsuit accuses sheriff’s deputies of using excessive force

A lawsuit filed in federal court this week accuses two Henderson County Sheriff’s Office deputies of using excessive force in 2024 when they took a man into custody during a fire at his home.   Read Story »

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EHHS teacher assistant charged with sex offense with student

A 25-year-old Henderson County school employee who most recently was working as a teacher assistant at East Henderson High School was arrested Wednesday and charged with statutory sex offense with a child and sex act with a student, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office and the school system central office said Friday.   Read Story »

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'Every player is valued, included and celebrated' in Donnie Jones's league

The city of Hendersonville this month honored Donnie Jones, whose belief that everyone deserved a chance to play team sports and congregate socially has created opportunities for hundreds of children and adults with disabilities across Western North Carolina for 25 years.   Read Story »

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$1.9M grant will help new BorgWarner plant

The city of Hendersonville has received a $1,862,000 grant to support infrastructure improvements that will serve the BorgWarner plant currently under construction off McMurray Road, the governor's office announced.   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning

You won't want to miss this week's Lightning!   Read Story »

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United Way announces $352,000 in grants supporting 42 programs

United Way of Henderson County has awarded grants totaling $352,000 in support of 42 programs at 25 local nonprofit agencies in the coming year, the nonprofit announced.   Read Story »

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Firecracker Jazz Band kicks off Rhythm & Brews Thursday

Rhythm & Brews returns to South Main Street on Thursday, June 18, featuring Firecracker Jazz Band as headliner and Blake Ellege & the Mojo Brothers Blues Band opening the show.   Read Story »

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Davis Mountain Road, creeks and rivers get major Helene relief grants

Roadway and sewer line repair on Davis Mountain Road and $18 million for waterway debris removal were among the Hurricane Helene relief grants announced Monday by U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards.   Read Story »

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Local governments across state are pausing data centers

Charlotte just became the latest, and largest, North Carolina community to instate a temporary pause on the development of new data centers. Its city council unanimously approved a 150-day moratorium in front of a packed house last week, in a scene similar to ones which have played out in town halls and county commissioners chambers across the state.   Read Story »

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