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City snips ribbon on flood resilience project on Lower Mud Creek

Drone photo shows the 27-acre Lower Mud Creek Floodplain Restoration project, which creates additional storage for floodwater while improving water quality, aquatic habitat and recreational access. [CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE]

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MPO invites public comment on Henderson County transportation priorities

The French Broad River MPO is accepting public comment through Nov. 18 on its draft assignment of local input points for the highest priority projects as part of NCDOT’s ranking process for funding road construction.   Read Story »

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READ FREE: Hensley, Smith vie to succeed Volk

When the Hendersonville City Council gavels its meeting to order on Dec. 3, it will mark the first session in 37 years that does not include Barbara Volk.   Read Story »

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READ FREE: City candidates weigh in on Flock cams, annexation policy

Four candidates are running for two seats on the Hendersonville City Council. Terms are four years.   Read Story »

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READ FREE: Democrats hope to break through in School Board race

Five candidates are running for three seats on the Henderson County School Board, including Republican incumbents Shelia Dale and Alyssa Norman.   Read Story »

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READ FREE: Laurel Park candidates weigh in on roundabout project

In Laurel Park, Mary Margaret Licisyn is challenging incumbents Deb Bridges and Mark Morse for a seat on the town council. Voters will elect two town council members.   Read Story »

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President Donald Trump listens as North Carolina U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley speaks at a campaign rally at Pitt–Greenville Airport on Oct. 20 in Greenville. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper thanks supporters after casting his ballot on the first day of early voting in Raleigh. [ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOS]

State's U.S. Senate, 11th District are pivotal contests in mid-terms

CAMPAIGN CASH: Who gave what to city mayoral, council candidates

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Service officers to provide veteran survivor benefits information on Thursday

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

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READ FREE: Four candidates vie for two seats in Mills River

In Mills River, Jennie Case Sealey is challenging incumbent Sandra Goode for the District 1 seat while Katrina McGuire is running against Jerry Frady in the District 3 seat being vacated by Mayor Shanon Gonce. District 2 council member James Cantrell is running unopposed. The Mills River Town Council will elect a mayor from among the members in December.   Read Story »

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READ FREE: Fletcher candidates prioritize growth management

In Fletcher, incumbent Amber McKinney faces challenger John Brandon Olsen for the District 1 Town Council seat. Mayor Preston Blakely and District 4 council member Trevor C. Lance are running unopposed.   Read Story »

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READ FREE: NC House Districts 113 and 117

In state House District 113, the smaller of the two House districts in Henderson County, Democrat John Morgan of Saluda is challenging four-term incumbent Rep. Jake Johnson, who lives in Columbus. Johnson did not respond to the Lightning’s candidate survey.   Read Story »

READ FREE: NC Senate District 48

Early voting ends at 3 p.m. Saturday

CAMPAIGN CASH: Who gave what to city mayoral, council candidates

State's U.S. Senate, 11th District are pivotal contests in mid-terms

Woman charged with a series of home break-ins

Sheriff’s deputies make arrests in four separate cases

School board member draws fire for bailing out accused child rapist

Dollar General to reopen on Friday