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Animal devotees preview first downtown brewery

Lisa McDonald and Joe Dinan previewed downtown Hendersonville’s first microbrewery Friday night, promising a meat-free space dedicated to helping animals and slaking the craft beer crowd’s thirst for a tasty brew.   Read Story »

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Detectives charge man with first degree rape

Detectives from the Henderson County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit charged a 51-year-old North Clear Creek Road man with first degree rape on Wednesday.   Read Story »

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Apple Country riders pan new transfer stop

Apple Country bus riders are giving an overwhelming thumbs down to a transfer station that moved from the Asheville Regional Airport to a park-and-ride lot at the Ag Center fairgrounds eight-tenths of a mile away.   Read Story »

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Officers arrest 73-year-old for growing pot

Officers arrested a 73-year-old Salisbury Road man on felony drug charges after a tip led to an investigation and the discovery of more than 30 pounds of homegrown pot.   Read Story »

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WEEKEND TIPOFF: Rhythm&Brews, Chalk It Up!, Craft Fair, Burning Can

Here are the weekend highlights:   Read Story »

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Alpine owner gives up, park goes back to seller

The Alpine Woods Resort owner who managed what officials described as a public nuisance with high crime rates and numerous housing code violations has given the property back to previous owners and walked away.   Read Story »

News Archive

• Craft beer festival coming to Seventh Avenue district       Comments
• Bicycle Club sponsoring corral at Rhythm & Brews       Comments
• Mr. Weakley directs, HHS grads star in original play       Comments
• Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (49)       Comments
• LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Commissioners boot a strong leader       Comments
• Meadows rips nuclear pact as 'historic victory' for Iran       Comments
• Man charged with stealing puppies dies after fight during booking       Comments
• Wingate names Hendersonville dean       Comments
• LIGHTNING PHOTOS: Every dog has his day       Comments
• With new FM signal, WHKP going country       Comments
• Mother arrested after leaving toddler in hot car       Comments
• Bookstore explores outdoors in the Carolinas       Comments
• McGrady sees long slog to budget deal       Comments
• LIGHTNING GLANCEBOXES: Fire department budgets for 2015-16       Comments
• What do homeowners get for fire tax increase?       Comments
• AVL entrance to close for construction       Comments
• Meritor in line for incentives for $30M expansion       Comments
• City's ACE team nabs burglars in stolen car       Comments
• LIGHTNING REVIEW: Fine performances drive suddenly topical 'Miss Daisy'       Comments
• Commissioners to memorialize Bill Francis       Comments
• Developer hopes to ‘clear up the mess’ at Seven Falls       Comments
• 'Hendersonville's dog' rescued, living the good life       Comments
• No charges in fatal dog mauling, sheriff says       Comments
• Apple Festival names grand marshal       Comments
• Cradle of Forestry looks at night-flying critters       Comments
• TD Bank partnership benefits local youth club       Comments
• WEEKEND TIPOFF: Beach music, horses and coon dogs       Comments
• Paving to start today on city streets       Comments
• Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (56)       Comments
• 6-year-old mauled to death by pit bull       Comments