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May 26's Weather Clouds HI: 73 LOW: 69 Full Forecast (powered by OpenWeather) |
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NCDOT responding to road washouts, damage in Hickory Nut Gorge
Roads were closed and expected to remain impassable after flash flooding caused washouts overnight, fire departments in the Hickory Nut Gorge warned. Read Story »
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NWS issues flash flood warning
The National Weather Service early Tuesday extended a flash flood warning for central and northern Henderson County including Hendersonville, Mills River, Fletcher, Mountain Home, Bat Cave, Gerton, Chimney Rock State Park, Edneyville and Horse Shoe. Read Story »
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Citing traffic, planning board tables call on 102-unit townhome proposal
At the developer’s request, the Henderson County Planning Board voted unanimously Thursday night to table its decision on whether to recommend commissioners greenlight a proposed townhome development off U.S. 25 near its intersection with Interstate 26. Read Story »
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City hosts 2026 Housing Summit May 27
The city of Hendersonville invites the community to attend and participate in the 2026 Hendersonville Housing Summit at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Hendersonville High School auditorium, 1 Bearcat Blvd. Read Story »
![Emergency crews in 2021. responded to the Hajoca business on Spartanburg Highway after a wall collapsed on masonry workers. The accident killed one man and seriously injured three others. [LIGHTNING FILE PHOTO]](/images/stories/2026/05/WallCollapse4.jpg)
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Verdict in wall collapse suit likely made state history
A Henderson County jury likely made state history when it returned a $101 million verdict against the Hajoca Corp. last week, attorneys representing plaintiffs in the case said in interviews with the Lightning. Read Story »
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First Blue Ridge Beer Festival set for Saturday
The first Blue Ridge Beer Festival featuring 20 or more breweries, live music and food trucks is set for 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Blue Ridge Beer Garden, 402 S. Church St. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
![Chart shows cash on hand for candidates in the 11th Congressional District election. [OPENSECRETS.ORG]](/images/stories/2026/05/ELX2.png)
Ager taps national network of donors for campaign haul
In ‘pleasant surprise,’ county budget holds the line on property tax rate
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Tickets on sale now for Blue Ghost tours in the forest
Loft tour gives glimpse of upstairs downtown
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North Carolina Arboretum chief honored as Society of Landscape Architects Fellow
Drake Fowler, executive director of the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, has been elected to the 2026 Council of Fellows of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the organization announced last week. Read Story »
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Garden Jubilee, White Squirrel Festival kick off summer fun
It's kickoff weekend for the summer as Hendersonville, Brevard, Asheville and surrounding communities celebrate with festivals, music, live theater and more. Read Story »
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Lightning's Summer Guide is on the street and in subscribers' mailboxes
You'll want to pick up a copy of the Lightning's 2026 Summer Guide. You'll find coverage of festivals, hiking, biking, music, theater and more. It's on the street now and in subscribers' mailboxes today! Read Story »
Mountain fountain is going away
Poison-murder suspect to remain held without bond
Planning board takes up request for 102 townhomes on Asheville Highway at I-26
New lighted feature will replace mountain fountain
Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning
Garden Jubilee blooms this weekend
BROADLY SPEAKING: Mining the river valley for good stories
Landowner seeks rezoning to allow 22 townhomes off Stoney Mountain Road
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