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City gets cheap rent for 'one-stop permit shop'

Henderson County is giving the city of Hendersonville a discounted rate on a lease of space in the county building at 100 N. King St. for the city’s reorganized Development Assistance Department. The move will create “a one-stop shop for permitting and planning,” the city says.   Read Story »

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Patsy Cline tribute returns to Playhouse stage

The Flat Rock Playhouse opens its 2015 Mainstage season this week with the hit musical “Always…Patsy Cline.”   Read Story »

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Flat Rock Farmers Market opens Thursday

FLAT ROCK — The Flat Rock Farmers Market will kick off the season on Thursday.   Read Story »

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City shred day is Friday

The city of Hendersonville will sponsor a secure Shred Day for city residents on Friday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in the parking lot of Patton Park, 59 E. Clairmont Drive. An added feature is a partnership with the Storehouse and a request for donations of food for the needy.   Read Story »

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LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Towns push back on county fees

Henderson County administrators and the elected Board of Commissioners are quick to criticize the state Legislature when the state body delays critical decisions that affect the county budget.   Read Story »

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Blue Ridge health agency appoints new medical director

Blue Ridge Community Health Services has appointed Richard Hudspeth as its new Chief Medical Officer.   Read Story »

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McCrorys invite public to WNC mansion on May 16

Gov. Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are inviting the public to enjoy the awakening of nature during the annual Spring Open House at the North Carolina Governor’s Western Residence in Asheville.   Read Story »

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Sgt. Draper makes USA duathlon team

Retired Master Sgt. Doug Draper, who serves as North Henderson High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps instructor, will represent Henderson County public schools and the rest of the United States at the ITU Duathlon World Championships in Adelaide, Australia, in October.Draper qualified to race for TEAM USA in the 2015 ITU Duathlon World Championships last summer when he competed in the USAT Duathlon National Championship in St. Paul, Minn., and finished 23rd in his age group.As he prepares for the ITU Duathlon World Championships this year, Draper continues to inspire and assist his cadets at North Henderson in their pursuit of improved health.“Health and Wellness is one of many things I get to teach at North Henderson and I’m grateful for the opportunity to provide support and encouragement to the students,” Draper said.   Read Story »

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WCQS names new CEO

The Western North Carolina Public Radio Inc. Board of Directors has named David Feingold as WCQS CEO and general manager, succeeding former President and CEO Jody Evans, who resigned in December 2014.   Read Story »

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