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Free Daily Headlines
China expert to speak at annual Republican dinner
Henderson County’s Republican Party will host China expert Gordon G. Chang as the keynote speaker at its annual Lincoln Reagan Trump Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 1. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Three local growers sign on to 'Farmers for Jamie'
Democratic candidate Jamie Ager on Friday announced the formation of Farmers for Jamie, made up of more than 60 farmers in the 11th Congressional District supporting his campaign. Read Story »
![Posing with Rudi Haug are daughter Melody Crawford, his wife, Valerie, daughter Yvonne Hill, grandson Sean Hill, son-in-law Doug Hill. [MATT MATTESON]](/images/stories/2026/07/Rudi Haug with family.jpeg)
News
Rudi the Goldsmith honored on his 90th birthday
Do you fancy a personal design on a piece of your jewelry? Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Fletcher mayor chosen for Exceptional American Leaders organization
Fletcher Mayor Preston Blakely is one of 22 leaders chosen to join NewDEAL, a national network of elected local and state Democratic leaders that works to expand opportunity and spur economic growth. Read Story »
Your Town
NHHS graduate headlines Rhythm & Brews
Country music artist Canaan Cox will headline Rhythm & Brews on Thursday, July 16, in downtown Hendersonville with local band Highway 52 opening the show. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Sheriff Griffin endorses Hensley for mayor
Henderson County Sheriff Lowell Griffin has officially endorsed Jennifer Hensley in her campaign for mayor of Hendersonville, citing her leadership, commitment to public safety and dedication to serving the community. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
China expert to speak at annual Republican dinner
Three local growers sign on to 'Farmers for Jamie'
Community News
![Many Pines is one of three stops on the Flat Rock Preservation Celebration, a guided tour of historic properties. [CONTRIBUTED]](/images/stories/2026/07/ManyPines.jpg)
Preservation Celebration features two historic homes, St. John in the Wilderness
Partnership honors Mills River community center founders and river protector Jere Brittain
![Chalk It Up! creator Barbara Hughes says the sidewalk art contest creates lasting memories for the artists. ‘It’s tattooed inside their mind about how it felt and what they made — and if they won or not doesn’t really play into it.’ [KEVYN CARTER-LONG/Hendersonville Lightning]](/images/stories/2026/07/BarbaraHughes.jpeg)
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Chalk It Up! celebrates 30 years this weekend
Barbara Hughes is keeping Hendersonville’s America 250 celebration going as her annual Chalk It Up! sidewalk art show takes place this weekend. Read Story »
Your Town
Preservation Celebration features two historic homes, St. John in the Wilderness
Preservation North Carolina is hosting an event next month that will give tour-goers an up-close look at historic Flat Rock as it was in the late 1820s, when wealthy Charlestonians made it a colony for escape from Low Country summer heat. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
County commission votes to put farmland bond on ballot
Speakers on Wednesday morning lined up to strongly support a $25 million bond referendum to fund farmland preservation, saying that the bond issue would be a worthwhile investment to prevent farms from becoming subdivisions and to protect the county's rural character. Read Story »
Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning
Edwards sells McDonald's restaurants
Trump pardons local mechanic who sold devices to evade clean-air law
Paddling the French Broad just got easier
Voters can meet Democratic nominees at 'Speed Dating' event
Partnership honors Mills River community center founders and river protector Jere Brittain
Ask Matt ... about First Baptist parking, BorgWarner's turbo units
City hosts free community splash day Aug. 8
