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Ecusta Trail leaders unveil new logo, recount journey, eye finish line

Ken Shelton, a physician, exercise advocate and avid road biker, was an original member of the Friends of Ecusta Trail.
County Engineer Marcus Jones said the Ecusta Trail emerged from Hurricane Helene relatively unscathed.

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Helene damage to trail ‘could have been way, way worse’

Amid a celebration of the Ecusta Trail's long road to fruition and an unveiling of its new logo and website, trailer supporters braced for bad news when Henderson County Engineer Marcus Jones rose to deliver his assessment of the damage from Hurricane Helene.   Read Story »

In photos at top, Travis Fowler advocates for a 185-unit apartment building at 715 Greenville Highway as Planning Board Chair Jim Robertson listens. Bottom images show flooding in the area on Sept. 27 and a rendering of the proposed four-story apartment building. [TOP PHOTOS: BILL MOSS/Hendersonville Lightning. BOTTOM IMAGES: CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT (LEFT), ARCHITECT’S RENDERING]

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Planning board deadlocks on ‘irresponsible, offensive’ floodplain rezoning request

Travis Fowler tried his best to convince the Hendersonville Planning Board to endorse his proposal to build a four-story 185-unit apartment building on a nine-acre site that was under several feet of water during Hurricane Helene flooding.   Read Story »

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Registration open for Turkey Trot

Before packing in the Thanksgiving feast, residents are invited to hoof it during the 12th annual Turkey Trot 5K in downtown Hendersonville.   Read Story »

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No permit needed to gather free firewood in reopened parts of national forest

The U.S. Forest Service invites the public to gather firewood for personal use without a permit on reopened sections of the Pisgah National Forest from now through December 2025.   Read Story »

A Durham company that charged a Long John Mountain Estates couple $25,000 to remove two trees that fell on their roof during Hurricane Helene has been blocked from doing business. [PHOTO EXHIBIT IN ATTORNEY GENERAL LAWSUIT]

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State sues tree contractor on behalf of Long John Mountain homeowners

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein obtained a preliminary injunction against a Durham company that charged a Hendersonville couple $25,000 to remove two large trees that fell on their roof during Hurricane Helene.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

Hendersonville gets all-female council amid countywide gains for women

‘Double haters’ broke decisively for Trump

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Community News

People of all ages came to check out the Bearfootin' Bears during the annual auction of downtown Hendersonville's popular public art exhibit.

Bearfootin’ Bear auction raises $122,800 for nonprofits

BRCC announces 'Build Your Future' grants for career transition

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Hendersonville City Council member Jeff Miller gets input on the city’s housing needs during a listening session in September.

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Affordable housing listening sessions resume

The Hendersonville City Council’s affordable housing listening sessions, postponed due to Hurricane Helene response efforts, have been rescheduled. As the community recovers, addressing the housing crisis remains a top priority. The sessions will gather valuable input from residents to shape the city’s strategic housing plan.   Read Story »

People of all ages came to check out the Bearfootin' Bears during the annual auction of downtown Hendersonville's popular public art exhibit.

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Bearfootin’ Bear auction raises $122,800 for nonprofits

For a while on Saturday night, it looked like the annual Bearfootin’ Bear auction might fall short of last year’s total of $117,000.   Read Story »

A therapy Newfie nuzzles a first responder.

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Therapy Newfies provide post-Helene comfort and support to hundreds

TimberKnolls Spirit Cove Newfoundland Animal Therapy recently completed its "Tour of Healing and Hope," bringing the therapeutic presence of their Newfoundlands, affectionately known as "Newfie Therapists," to communities across Western North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene.    Read Story »

Forest Service invokes emergency authority to expedite Helene repairs

BRCC announces 'Build Your Future' grants for career transition

County invites public to preconstruction celebration of new sportsplex

Council says no to 3-story condo project on 1st Avenue

New 'Circle of Caring' scholarship program advances careers at Pardee

Disaster Recovery Center hosts resource fair for all needing Helene relief

Community Foundation welcomes four new board members

Hendersonville gets all-female council amid countywide gains for women