United Way launches process for 2016 funding

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State rejects local park grants

At a meeting last Thursday of recreation directors and recreation boards from across Henderson County, the talk centered on how to better coordinate park development.   Read Story »

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'The process worked,' Duke says of reversal

Duke Energy announced on Wednesday that it has dropped plans to run a high-voltage transmission line through Henderson County, citing the community's overwhelming opposition, and calling for regionwide cooperation on reducing energy.   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (70)

Don’t this miss this week’s Hendersonville Lightning.   Read Story »

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Pardee honors auxiliary members

Hed shot of Karla Reese Barbara Gregory, who has Grace, and Barbara Glassman, who brings Bella, are pet therapy volunteers. It’s clear from their teasing that Pardee CEO Jay Kirby and auxiliary volunteer B.J. Alison know one another well.   Read Story »

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Local kids are cast in 'Chasing Rainbows'

Flat Rock Playhouse, the developmental house for Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz, announced the casting for the world premiere that chronicles the life of a young Judy Garland. The cast includes 20 local kids.   Read Story »

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County takes tentative step toward greenway

Treading cautiously toward a commitment for a greenway extension, the Henderson County Board of Commissioners directed the county staff to look at running a bike and pedestrian trail through Jackson Park.   Read Story »

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Babysitter charged in shooting death of toddler

The young mother who was babysitting the 2-year-old accidentally shot to death last week was charged on Monday with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the child's death.   Read Story »

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• County receives grant to restore creek       Comments
• Funeral set for 2-year-old victim of shooting       Comments
• At 40, she thought, 'I'm going to die'       Comments
• LIGHTNING PHOTOS: The scariest house in town       Comments
• Meadows votes for Ryan       Comments
• City to pitch Dogwood lot as hotel, parking deck       Comments
• Man shot by deputies is charged with murder       Comments
• LOCAL BRIEFS: Mountain voices movie, winter forecast, recycling       Comments
• Pardee in top 5% for patient safety       Comments
• Grymes joins United Way as development director       Comments
• Homeowner charged in shooting death of toddler       Comments
• Ask Matt ... about Saluda Grade, gateway art       Comments
• Duke to acquire Piedmont Natural Gas       Comments
• LIGHTNING PHOTOS: Volunteers attack weeds in Laurel Park       Comments
• Festival organizers push back on county regs       Comments
• Neurosurgeon not linked to fraud case, attorney says       Comments
• FernLeaf Charter School to locate in Fletcher       Comments
• City water system not like Asheville situation, McGrady says       Comments
• County improves score in outdoor beauty       Comments
• Downtown hosts 'Trick or Treat Street'       Comments
• LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Duke charts a new play       Comments
• Bicycle Club, city install bike fix-it station on greenway       Comments
• Commissioners divided over future of HHS       Comments
• Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (68)       Comments
• Apple Country restores stop at AVL       Comments
• COLD WAR: Frozen custard shop to open       Comments