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It's time to take the plunge on aquatics center

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Foundation CEO: Nonprofits' misuse of grants is rare

Established in 1982, the Community Foundation of Henderson County has distributed more than $102 million in grants to nonprofits over the past 44 years.   Read Story »

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Homeowners seek to block Ecusta Trail parking lot

Well before the Ecusta Trail opened, it was safe to forecast that its construction and use would provoke some conflict.   Read Story »

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STUCK MIDDLE: Only a preschooler can croon 'Rudolph' like this

I have just listened to my 4-year-old grandson sing “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” as only a 4-year-old can. James is practicing for his pre-school’s Christmas program, and if his somewhat tortured rendition is any indication, it’ll be a hoot.    Read Story »

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With DG Martin's passing, North Carolina loses a class act

In 1984, the first year I was eligible to vote, North Carolina had 11 congressional districts. Most were hotly contested by the majority-party Democrats and up-and-coming Republicans. (Yes, it was a different era.)   Read Story »

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Read what Chief Myhand says about the city's new Main Street surveillance cameras

The city of Hendersonville has installed surveillance cameras downtown. Police Chief Blair Myhand is owning the decision and he makes a 421-word explanation and defense of the cameras in his latest monthly update.   Read Story »

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GUEST COLUMN: Lifesaving ‘welfare’ program badly in need of reform

Two years ago, my brother and his wife both died within a month of one another.   Read Story »

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LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Legislature undercuts local zoning authority

Cities and counties are just now starting to absorb the magnitude of the state Legislature’s stealth effort to abolish their authority to manage growth through zoning.   Read Story »

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First, the loss. Then, the insurance.

Watching the images of fires burning in and around Los Angeles is very triggering.   Read Story »

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Tips on handling holiday stress

The holiday season is upon us and while this time of year can be magical and memory-filled, it’s often also stressful and overwhelming for both grownups and kids.   Read Story »

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