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City expected to hold line on taxes — for now

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Federal lawsuit accuses sheriff’s deputies of using excessive force

A lawsuit filed in federal court this week accuses two Henderson County Sheriff’s Office deputies of using excessive force in 2024 when they took a man into custody during a fire at his home.   Read Story »

Business

County joins city in offering tax incentives to lure manufacturer

Henderson County joined the city of Hendersonville in offering tax incentives to attract a $124 million manufacturing plant employing 148 workers making an average wage exceeding $62,776, raising the total potential property tax refund to $6½ million over seven years.   Read Story »

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Firecracker Jazz Band kicks off Rhythm & Brews Thursday

Rhythm & Brews returns to South Main Street on Thursday, June 18, featuring Firecracker Jazz Band as headliner and Blake Ellege & the Mojo Brothers Blues Band opening the show.   Read Story »

Sports

Registration is open for 14th annual Tour d'Apple

The 14th annual Tour d'Apple returns to Hendersonville on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, offering cyclists an unforgettable journey through the apple orchards and scenic countryside of Western North Carolina.   Read Story »

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Roundabout work to close two segments of Ecusta Trail

LAUREL PARK — NCDOT crews will close two segments of the Ecusta Trail in the coming months as part of the roundabouts project on U.S. 64 in Laurel Park.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

The BorgWarner factory going up off McMurray Road in the Upward community (left) is not a data center. Neither is the vacant Coats America mill (right) in Laurel Park. [DYLAN SHEEHAN/Hendersonville Lightning]

The cultural mood turns sharply against AI data centers

Pay increase for law officers could force property tax increase

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Community News

Pictured, from left, are Blue Ridge Community College team members who completed community college leadership programs over the past year: Crystal Bradshaw, Kerby Placak, Shawn Moore, Benjamin Rickert, Dr. Sarah Parlier and Kate St. Jacques. [RICH KEEN/BRCC]

LOCAL BRIEFS: BRCC leaders, railroad club Fourth of July event, SkillsUSA winners, cadet honored

Community Foundation names new president/CEO

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Davis Mountain Road, creeks and rivers get major Helene relief grants

Roadway and sewer line repair on Davis Mountain Road and $18 million for waterway debris removal were among the Hurricane Helene relief grants announced Monday by U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards.   Read Story »

Donnie Jones

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'Every player is valued, included and celebrated' in Donnie Jones's league

The city of Hendersonville this month honored Donnie Jones, whose belief that everyone deserved a chance to play team sports and congregate socially has created opportunities for hundreds of children and adults with disabilities across Western North Carolina for 25 years.   Read Story »

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Local governments across state are pausing data centers

Charlotte just became the latest, and largest, North Carolina community to instate a temporary pause on the development of new data centers. Its city council unanimously approved a 150-day moratorium in front of a packed house last week, in a scene similar to ones which have played out in town halls and county commissioners chambers across the state.   Read Story »

Sheetz plans store on Upward Road across from QuikTrip

Hygiene machine makes youth club kids feel confident and supported

Transportation historian is guest speaker at Saluda Train Tales

Mediation Center offers free conflict resolution workshop June 29

NPS names new superintendent of Carl Sandburg Home

How county commissioners added $17.6 million to the budget

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Construction under way on Graveyard Fields trail connector