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On the whole Democrats did a poor job fielding candidates for local offices in 2026, ceding nine Henderson County and judicial district offices to the Republican Party without a fight, including two judgeships, three Board of Commissioners seats, district attorney, clerk of superior court, register of deeds and sheriff.   Read Story »

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Early voting starts Thursday. Here's hours, polling sites.

Early voting for the Nov. 3 election across the state starts Thursday as voters make their choices for U.S. Senate, the state Supreme Court, Congress and other offices.   Read Story »

Photo from March of this year shows the construction crane before contractors took it down. Although at one time the historic Cedars hotel was going to be featured part of the luxury condo development, attorneys and the receiver have said in court records that the building is not salvageable for renovation. [LIGHTNING FILE PHOTO]

Business

Order authorizing sale of Cedars deals blow to depositors' hopes of refunds

An order granting the chief lender's motion to put the Cedars Lodge & Spa development up for sale contains bad news for some 43 purchasers of luxury condominiums in the stalled project.   Read Story »

The annual Henderson County Open Studio Tour Oct. 16-18 lets visitors meet artists, see their work and their work process. [ART BY SUSAN WEBB TREGAY]

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Meet artists in Open Studio Tour this week

Artists and craft-makers throughout Henderson County will open their studio doors and invite the community during the annual Henderson County Open Studio Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16-18.   Read Story »

U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Charles R. Smith

Your Town

Remains of second World War II MIA from Henderson County identified

The remains of a second soldier from Henderson County missing since World War II have been identified and will be returned to the community.   Read Story »

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Flash flood warning issued for eastern Henderson County

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for eastern Henderson County Sunday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Isaiasis pounded the region with rain.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

North Carolina Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley listens as President Donald Trump speaks, Sept. 16, 2026, in Gastonia, N.C. [ALEX BRANDON/Associated Press]

Senate campaign fund bails on Whatley

On stage with Trump, Balkcom touts signature issue

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Community News

Marilyn O'Malley was honored as Teammate of the Year for 2025 at Pardee's annual Teammate Service Appreciation and Recognition Banquet.

Pardee's Teammate of the Year 'elevates everyone around her'

Remains of second World War II MIA from Henderson County identified

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Cypress Run HOA Vice President Bruce Quarantello stands in front of a house that FEMA has agreed to buy and demolish. [COLTRANE HUTCHINS/Hendersonville Lightning]

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While some homeowners question FEMA buyout, others ready to sign

Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated the region, the first purchases of homes and other buildings catastrophically damaged or destroyed are nearing closing.   Read Story »

Marilyn O'Malley was honored as Teammate of the Year for 2025 at Pardee's annual Teammate Service Appreciation and Recognition Banquet.

Your Town

Pardee's Teammate of the Year 'elevates everyone around her'

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Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina the powerhouse that operates the dam on Lake Summit in Tuxedo remains wrecked.

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Lake Summit dam remains inoperable despite repair grant

Two years after suffering crippling damage during Hurricane Helene and despite a recent state budget allocation that includes funds for its repair, the future of the Tuxedo Hydroelectric Project and its aging dam on Lake Summit remains uncertain.   Read Story »

Pumpkin patch coming to Hendersonville Presbyterian

Unspoken Tradition closes Rhythm & Brews season Oct. 15

Etowah-Horse Shoe Fire & Rescue eyes new station on McKinney Road

Attorneys again urge judge to OK sale of Cedars to lender

All but 11 miles of Blue Ridge Parkway is repaired post-Helene

National Night Out is tonight at Walmart

Low-flying planes will drop raccoon rabies vaccines in mountains

How to support Women Helping Women throughout October