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Commissioners and School Board agree to build sportsplex at Berkeley Park

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'This is home to us,' Roy says as he Wanda prep for parade grand marshal role

With thunder rumbling overhead and a shout of “go Tar Heels” from the crowd, legendary UNC basketball coach Roy Williams took the stage Friday afternoon during the opening ceremony of the 78th N.C. Apple Festival.   Read Story »

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School Board votes to turn Berkeley Mills property over to County Commissioners

The Berkeley Mills Sports Complex moved one step closer to becoming a reality Monday after the School Board voted unanimously to turn the property over to County Commissioners.   Read Story »

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County poised to act quickly on sportsplex

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School Board makes ‘faith-based offer’ to transfer Berkeley land for sports fields

Taking a chance that a “faith-based offer” would eventually fulfill their priorities for prep sports, Henderson County School Board members voted unanimously on Thursday to notify county commissioners of their willingness to convey land at Berkeley Park for playing fields.   Read Story »

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Olympic decathlete has roots in Edneyville

Ayden Owens-Delerme, an NCAA champion decathlete with ancestral roots in the Edneyville community, is representing Puerto Rico in the 2024 Olympics that open Friday in Paris.   Read Story »

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LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Play ball!

Sometimes the best outcome is not the originally intended one.   Read Story »

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Carolina Mountain Club creates woodsy trail for Rugby cross country team

Rugby Middle School runners will enjoy a new trail through the woods for cross-country practice and meets in the upcoming school year thanks to the work of Carolina Mountain Club volunteers.   Read Story »

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New mini-golf course at Edwards Park opens May 10

The Laura E. Corn Mini Golf will open next Friday as it kicks off the first full season of affordable family fun at the newly reimagined course at Edwards Park.   Read Story »

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Pardee Sports Medicine administering physicals for prep sports

Pardee Sports Medicine once again will administer sports physicals for local student-athletes who attend 19 middle and high schools in the surrounding area, UNC Health Pardee announced.   Read Story »

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