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McGrady wins key budget post

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Three face charges in robbery, assault

Two men and a woman face charges arising from armed robberies and an assault on Sunday and Monday, the sheriff's office said.   Read Story »

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AVL sets record for passengers

Setting an all-time record, the Asheville Regional Airport served nearly 400,000 passengers last year as it marketed its convenience to local flyers and as discount airlines filled flights to warm-weather tourist destinations.   Read Story »

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Historic Landmarks ordinance advances

After seven years of work, a proposed Historic Landmarks Ordinance won the unanimous endorsement from the county Planning Board and goes to the Board of Commissioners.   Read Story »

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Maki joins police force

Maky, a German Shepherd and Belgium Malinois mix, has joined the Hendersonville Police Department.   Read Story »

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Ask Matt ... about Burt & Loni

The Lightning's intrepid researcher Matt Matteson responds to readers' questions.   Read Story »

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WNC pilots offer grants for pursuit of aviation

The Western North Carolina Pilots Association Educational Foundation is accepting applications for grants that aid those who are interested in the field of aviation. The grants are for those who need financial help toward reaching their goal in aviation.   Read Story »

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Q&A: Why did AVL wall fail?

The two highest ranking officials of the Asheville Regional Airport answered questions Jan. 8 and 9 about the Christmas Eve failure of the 40-foot-high retaining wall along Ferncliff Park Drive, the plans to repair the wall and restore wetlands damaged by runoff from the site and the risk if any from tons of coal ash used as construction fill at the airport.   Read Story »

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Justus v. Rosner attorneys spar over fees

In what could be their last public duel, lawyers on opposing sides of the epic Justus v. Rosner medical malpractice case argued this week over attorneys fees and a plaintiff's effort to restore a $512,000 award.   Read Story »

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UCB ranked 14th in banking performance

United Community Bank was recently recognized as one of America's best performing banks by Forbes magazine.   Read Story »

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