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County ignoring plan that saves $30M, HHS alumni say

Henderson County News

Split board again declines to commit to tax rollback

A divided Board of Commissioners on Monday again declined to make a formal commitment to roll back property taxes if Henderson County voters OK a local-option sales tax, defeating by the same 3-2 margin the effort by commissioners Bill Lapsley and Grady Hawkins to pass a binding pledge.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

County orders emergency plans for festivals

Organizers of special events that attract more than 500 people will be subject to a new requirement to plan for emergency services, traffic management and other services thanks to the action of a divided Board of Commissioners.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Search for DSS director ends at home

Jerrie McFalls, who has twice stepped up on a temporary basis to lead the Henderson County Department of Social Services, has been named the director of the agency.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Annexation is right policy at Upward interchange

There will be much caterwauling at the Hendersonville City Council meeting next week when a developer appears to ask for annexation and a zoning permit for an 84-room Fairfield Inn & Suites on Upward Road.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Latin festival may be coming to Main Street

A new festival celebrating Latin culture may be coming to Main Street in September.   Read Story »

Flat Rock News

Flat Rock residents pan proposed bridge

FLAT ROCK — Several dozen Flat Rock residents turned out last week at the Village Hall to take a look at plans for a new bridge over Boyd Drive.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

City, contractor patch up differences over permitting snafu for Fairfield Inn

A project that both the city and the developer want — a new 84-room hotel on Upward Road — looks to be on the way to approval. But it’s been a bumpy road so far.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Craft beer boom boosts our burg

Even after we published 5,200 words on the craft beer boom in Hendersonville, Fletcher and Mills River, we still left a few angles on the cutting room floor.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

County Commission opposes refugee resettlement program

The Henderson County Board of Commissioners last week adopted a resolution urging a ban on refugee resettlement in the county after speakers condemned the resettlement program as a threat to security.   Read Story »

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