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FEMA announces $26 million to buy Helene-destroyed properties
Eighteen homes in Fletcher, Gerton and Hendersonville severely damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene are among 75 properties in Henderson, Polk and Yancey counties awarded $26 million in FEMA funding to eliminate flood risks, the agency announced. Read Story »
Your Town
Tickets on sale now for Blue Ghost tours in the forest
PISGAH FOREST — Tickets for the 2026 Blue Ghost Firefly Tour at the Cradle of Forestry in America are now on sale, FIND Outdoors announced. Read Story »
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Cemetery maintenance class offers hands-on training
The Henderson County Cemetery Advisory Committee will hold a cemetery maintenance class on Saturday, April 18 at Shaw's Creek Baptist Church. Read Story »
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YMCA hosts Healthy Kids Day April 18
The YMCA of Western North Carolina is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Hendersonville Family YMCA. Read Story »
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Kiwanis Club honors law officers
The Hendersonville Kiwanis Club honored four law officers and a Hendersonville police department parking administrator for service that demonstrates “caring and sharing.” Read Story »
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Documentary on Bearcat basketball titles premieres Friday
Two events honoring Hendersonville High School will take place this month as the school celebrates the 100th anniversary of the construction of its current building, designed by renowned architect Erle Stillwell. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Republican leaders choose nominee for Superior Court judgeship
Berger concession caps 15-year reign of power
Community News
Tickets on sale now for Blue Ghost tours in the forest
Loft tour gives glimpse of upstairs downtown
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Ken Youngblood, visionary leader and old lion of the bar, dies at age 95
Kenneth Ray "Ken" Youngblood, a visionary leader in the county where he was born, passionate advocate for the preservation of history and one of the old lions of the Henderson County bar, died on Saturday, March 28, at the age of 95. Read Story »
![A huge crowd gathered at the Historic Courthouse Saturday for the third 'No Kings' rally protesting policies and actions of the Trump administration. [PHOTO BY RICHARD LABUNSKI]](/images/stories/2026/03/HC_5.jpg)
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'People are very disturbed by what’s going on,' 'No Kings' organizer says
Thousands of demonstrators gathered at the Historic Courthouse plaza in downtown Hendersonville on Saturday as part of the nationwide and global “No Kings” rallies against the Trump administration policies on immigration enforcement, federal budget cuts and environmental protection, plus the war in Iran. Read Story »
Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning!
Managing contractor files $7 million claim against Cedars project
Detectives seized medical records during poison-murder investigation
Pardee hosts 'Walk-In Wednesday' hiring event this week
City eyes incentives for $100 million manufacturing facility
World War II soldier Luther Rhodes laid to rest 83 years after his death
County robotics team to compete at state championship
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