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Henderson County News

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

Hendersonville High School alumni are amping up their campaign to save the historic HHS building for classroom use, accusing the Board of Commissioners of brushing aside an alternative the graduates claim would save $30 million.   Read Story »

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 »

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