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DISH ON DINING: Honey Creemee, Zelda’s speakeasy, family grill, Cajun cooking

A honey of an ice cream shop that serves summer camp kids and counselors, tourists and local folks, a speakeasy in a historic inn, a Cajun spot downstairs downtown and a South Main Street bar and grill made family friendly are among new offerings for treat seekers and diners this summer.   Read Story »

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Jabil announces $100M plant expansion

Jabil, one of the world’s largest healthcare manufacturing solutions providers, plans to expand its operations in Garrison Industrial Park off Upward Road near I-26, the company announced.   Read Story »

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Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors five nonprofit leaders from county

Five nonprofit leaders in leaders in Henderson County are among the recipients of the 2026 North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards, the Community Foundation of Henderson County announced Thursday.   Read Story »

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Bike plan survey now open

The city of Hendersonville is seeking public input as planners draft Bike Hendo, a new bicycle plan intended to guide future biking and rolling infrastructure in the city.   Read Story »

A depiction of the density of residential units in nearby developments is included as Exhibit 1 in a developer’s lawsuit against the city of Hendersonville over the denial of a rezoning application for a 180-unit apartment community on Haywood Road east of Blythe Street. [ADVENIR AZORA DEVELOPMENT LLC V. CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE EXHIBIT]

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City seeks dismissal of lawsuit over denial of rezoning request

The developer who sued the city of Hendersonville over the council’s rejection of a rezoning request on Haywood Road lacks standing to sue because it is not the legal landowner, city attorneys argue in a motion to dismiss filed in Henderson County Superior Court.   Read Story »

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City expected to hold line on taxes — for now

City Manager John Connet announced Wednesday that he is not recommending a property tax increase in the city's 2026-27 budget but signaled that a projected reduction of in sales tax revenue and the outcome of a pay and classification study were likely to trigger a rate increase next year.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

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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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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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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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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 »

Rendering shows the four roundabouts through Laurel Park that are part of the NCDOT’s project on U.S. 64. The Ecusta Trail is depicted by the orange dashed line. [TOWN OF LAUREL PARK]

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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 »

EHHS teacher assistant charged with sex offense with student

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

County is set for sensational celebration of America 250

$1.9M grant will help new BorgWarner plant

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United Way announces $352,000 in grants supporting 42 programs

County joins city in offering tax incentives to lure manufacturer

Firecracker Jazz Band kicks off Rhythm & Brews Thursday