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Henderson County News

Mills River, Fletcher drive growth in property values

Northern Henderson County drove strong growth of property values countywide in the new appraisal numbers that will determine tax bills for homeowners, landowners and businesses for the next four years.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

What happened to record-setting cookie company?

The Lightning's intrepid researcher answers readers' questions.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Girls can pick out prom dresses next week

Miller's Fine Dry Cleaning, the Beehive, Mainstay and Summit Marketing Group are teaming up to hold the annual "Grant Her Wish" prom dress event.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Meadows joins GOP defectors on Homeland Security funding vote

U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows joined 49 conservative Republicans on Friday in a surprise vote  that blocked the Republican leadership's attempt to extend Homeland Security funding for three weeks.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Gene Staton, who built new, preserved old, dies at age 80

Christopher Eugene "Gene" Staton Jr., a builder and banker whose chief passion after family was the preservation of local history, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, surrounded by his family at Brookland, one of the county's most historic homes. He was 80.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Students may lose holidays; spring break intact for now

Having lost six days of school this week and last, Henderson County students are at risk of losing holidays but — so far — not spring break.   Read Story »

Laurel Park News

Laurel Park issues update on town services

LAUREL PARK — The signficant snowfall overnight affected Laurel Park town operations. Here is a schedule update of services:   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Snow postpones Ruth salute

In consideration of the safety and well-being of our guests, volunteers, presenters and BRCC staff with the dangerous weather conditions predicted, the UWHC Annual Meeting, LIVE UNITED Campaign Celebration and Tribute to Ruth Birge has been postponed to Friday, March 6, 2015 beginning at 4 pm.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (39)

Hurry to get your copy before the snow starts! Read about the strong growth of property values in Henderson County, the new $2.5 million McDonald's being built on Four Seasons Boulevard, the Bojangles and more new development on Upward Road as well as news about Seventh Avenue and three more pages of local business news.   Read Story »

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