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Hill weed-wacks the greenies

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LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Zoning vote exacerbates housing crisis

When 13 elected and appointed leaders passed judgment on a rezoning request for a residential development in Hoopers Creek, only two got it right.   Read Story »

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Harris gains on Trump in Carolina Journal poll

Our state has been a political battleground for nearly two decades — and the latest polling shows the presidential race here has tightened since Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden atop the Democratic ticket.   Read Story »

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The bad aroma of pork

In 2021, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted a budget that funded core state responsibilities, instigated critical repairs and renovations of government facilities, built up savings reserves, and slashed tax rates on personal and corporate income.   Read Story »

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UNC Health Pardee exemplifies community service

Often, it’s the outdoor opportunities, the variety of unique and high-quality local food and beverage options and our charming small towns that draw folks, from young families to retirees, to visit Henderson County.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Opinion

GOOD JOB!/NEEDS WORK: Senior housing, water wars, birding trail

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GUEST COLUMN: Edwards should have apologized and moved on

On Wednesday, April 24, Congressman Chuck Edwards was sanctioned by the House of Representatives for violating rules which prohibit “mass communications” sent out by Representatives to their constituents that include personal attacks on individuals.   Read Story »

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Judiciary ought to take sign vandalism seriously

It’s no secret that Henderson County’s Democratic and Republican party road signs remain juicy targets for vandals. Routinely, political signs of both parties have been spray-painted, chain-sawed, ripped from the ground and in some instances thrown in a dump truck.   Read Story »

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Judiciary ought to take sign vandalism seriously

It’s no secret that Henderson County’s Democratic and Republican party road signs remain juicy targets for vandals. Routinely, political signs of both parties have been spray-painted, chain-sawed, ripped from the ground and in some instances thrown in a dump truck.   Read Story »

Green River Opinion

MossColumn: Growth anxiety blows up primary

Rebecca McCall, presumably with the blessing of the four other county commissioners, took the unusual step of defending the board’s unanimous vote to adopt the 2045 comp plan and to ensure constituents that commissioners can still make changes.   Read Story »

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