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UPDATE: Schools, Disaster Recovery Center closed today
Due to the continued forecast of snow this morning and the uncertain road conditions that will result, Henderson County Public Schools will be closed for students. Today will be an optional teacher workday for staff. Also closed today are FEMA's Disaster Recovery Centers across Western North Carolina including the one at Blue Ridge Commons, 2111 Asheville Highway. Read Story »
Your Town
East Eagles soar as Coach Jones and Caiden Brewer lead the way
For most of the school’s history, the men’s basketball team at East Henderson High School has been, frankly, a doormat. Read Story »
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Dead waterfowl at Osceola Lake tests positive for bird flu
A deceased waterfowl at Osceola Lake has tested positive for Avian Influenza H5N1, or bird flu, the Henderson County Department of Public Health announced Tuesday. Read Story »
![From left, defense attorney Diana Lopez, bailiff Lane Melton, clerk Madeline Evans and prosecutor Gabriella Leason try a case in Henderson County’s Teen Court. [MARY SHELTON/Special to the Lightning]](/images/stories/2025/02/TeenCourt.jpg)
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Teens’ minor cases resolved in ‘restorative justice’
Thanks to an innovative new program, teenagers charged with misdemeanors in the Henderson County can avoid “juvie” and emerge with a clean record through a process driven by their peers. Read Story »
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Nominations open through Feb. 28 for Physician of the Year
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Physician of the Year Award, the prestigious award presented by Pardee Hospital Foundation at its annual spring gala. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
U.S. attorney for western NC district resigns
Rep. Johnson named chair of House Oversight Committee
Community News
East Eagles soar as Coach Jones and Caiden Brewer lead the way
New keeper of atomic Doomsday Clock is an EHHS grad from Tuxedo
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Subdivisions proposed on Orchard Trace par-3 course, Tracy Grove Road
The Orchard Trace Golf Club would become a 52-home subdivison and a former apple orchard in the Tracy Grove community would be developed for 45 lots if the Henderson County Planning Board OKs master plans. Read Story »
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Council delays decision on 59-home phase 2 of Half Moon Heights
The Hendersonville City Council delayed a decision on Wednesday night on a rezoning to allow a 59-home subdivision that would expand the Half Moon Heights development toward Old Sunset Hill Road in favor of further negotiations with the developer over wetlands protection. Read Story »
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Postponed by Helene, Community Foundation luncheon is set for March 4
The Community Foundation of Henderson County will host its annual luncheon, “A Gratitude Event,” at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, in the Blue Ridge Conference Hall at BRCC. Read Story »
NCDOT seeks input on road repair plans for Gerton, Bat Cave and Chimney Rock
96-year-old Bat Cave woman dies from hypothermia suffered during Helene
U.S. attorney for western NC district resigns
Developer, homeowners spar over apartment project at Blue Ridge Mall
We will reopen, Apple Wedge owner declares
NWS issues winter weather advisory for county
LoveHendo fund awards $272,000 in grants to help businesses recover
Cops flocked to WHHS for routine search, not active emergency, sheriff says
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