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Absher charged with trafficking children

Michael Lee Absher appeared in court in August on charges he sexually abused children at the shelter for homeless youth he founded. A grand jury on Wednesday handed down indictments charging Absher with human trafficking involving children.

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Nobel Prize winner lives here

Designed by the renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio, Champion Hills is home to business leaders from well-known corporations across the U.S. Now, the upscale development on lush rolling ridges can point to a most remarkable achievement of a homeowner: Nobel Prize.   Read Story »

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BRCC seeks professionals for part-time faculty roles

Blue Ridge Community College invites qualified professionals ready to make a mark on the future of their field to attend a Part-Time Faculty Hiring Event from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Patton Building, 180 W. Campus Drive.   Read Story »

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Two banks reopening a year after Helene damage

Two banks in the city will reopen in the next few days— 13 months after severe Helene damage forced them to close.   Read Story »

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Cemetery maintenance class offered on Oct. 25

A cemetery maintenance class will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25, at the historic St. John Baptist Church Cemetery, 67 St. John Road, in Fletcher.   Read Story »

County Commission Chair Bill Lapsley stands with Lightning Editor Bill Moss after commissioners awarded Moss with a Resolution of Appreciation.

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Commissioners honor Lightning Editor Moss with resolution

County Commissioners honored Lightning Editor Bill Moss with a resolution recognizing his years of service to the community during the board’s meeting this week.   Read Story »

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Ager outpaces Edwards in third quarter fundraising by wide margin

League presentation explores civic apathy

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Volunteers at IAM pack boxes of healthy food for needy families.

IAM wins national recognition for Helene response

Conserving Carolina reaches milestone of 50,000 acres protected

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Oakdale Ramble introduces folks to cemetery history

The Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission is inviting the community to the "Oakdale Ramble," a first-of-its-kind event at the city cemetery on U.S. 64 West Saturday, Oct. 25.     Read Story »

Commissioners consider plans for the Clear Creek sewer project during a meeting on Wednesday.

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Edneyville sewer project moving forward

A sewer project eight years in the making in the Edneyville community moved forward Wednesday after county commissioners approved nearly $14 million for the project’s construction.   Read Story »

County Commissioner Rebecca McCall discusses the Baystone Glen development Wednesday while Commissioner Sheila Franklin considers plans for the project.

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County OKs 430-unit development on Asheville Highway

Henderson County commissioners on Wednesday voted to rezone property along Asheville Highway for a high-density development despite concerns they expressed two months about how sewer service would be provided and the number of apartments planned for the project.   Read Story »

Removing old Blue Ridge Parkway bridge will close I-26 starting Sunday

Ask Matt ... about Bold Rock apples, U.S. 64 property, debris fire

BonaFide Soul wraps up Rhythm & Brews concert series

IAM wins national recognition for Helene response

Ager outpaces Edwards in third quarter fundraising by wide margin

Jeff Michels trio to perform benefit concert for Conserving Carolina

Ask Matt ... what's up with Mills River debris pile fire

County breaks ground on $173M judicial center