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Second rabies case confirmed

A raccoon that came in contact with a dog in the Bald Rock Road area on Tuesday has tested positive for the rabies virus, officials said.   Read Story »

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DuPont, Ag Center, WNC crime lab, Muddy Sneakers get money in House budget

Funding for buildings and personnel at DuPont State Forest, a new pavilion at the ANC Ag Center, $1 million to equip the new crime lab at the WNC Justice Academy in Edneyville and money to expand a learning in nature program founded in Henderson and Transylvania counties are among the appropriations in the 2016-17 budget the state House approved and sent on to the Senate this week, Rep. Chuck McGrady said.   Read Story »

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Kiwanis Club honors leaders, prep athletes

The Hendersonville Kiwanis Club honored a volunteer sports announcer from North Henderson High School, a Hendersonville High School football coach known for reaching into his own pockets to help kids in need and two prep state champions during the 54th annual spring All-Stars program Thursday.   Read Story »

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DuPont Forest funding advances

Help is on the way for DuPont State Forest, the 2,200-acre hiking and biking destination endangered by its popularity.   Read Story »

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NCDOT picks I-26 connector route through Asheville

ASHEVILLE — The North Carolina Department of Transportation cleared a major hurdle in the progress of the I-26 Connector project, with the selection of the recommended least environmentally damaging routes for the three sections of the proposed seven-mile interstate project.   Read Story »

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County scraps fire inspection fees after one year

The Henderson County Board of Commissioners scrapped its year-old fire inspection fees after commissioners received complaints from businesses about double taxation.   Read Story »

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County demands $750,000 for sheriff's coverage of Mills River

The town of Mills River, which is currently paying $110,000 a year for a sheriff’s deputy to provide town coverage, is looking at a seven-fold increase in that cost.   Read Story »

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Gen. Blazey gives back to his adopted home

Frank Blazey graduated from West Point in 1946, missing service in World War II, the conflict that had vaulted his country into the premier leadership role in the world.   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (84)

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

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