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Local governments across state are pausing data centers

Charlotte just became the latest, and largest, North Carolina community to instate a temporary pause on the development of new data centers. Its city council unanimously approved a 150-day moratorium in front of a packed house last week, in a scene similar to ones which have played out in town halls and county commissioners chambers across the state.   Read Story »

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County expected to join city in offering tax incentives to lure manufacturer

Henderson County is expected to join the city of Hendersonville in offering tax incentives to attract a $124 million manufacturing plant employing 148 workers making an average wage exceeding $62,776, raising the total potential property tax refund to $6½ million over seven years.   Read Story »

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Sheetz plans store on Upward Road across from QuikTrip

Expanding its footprint in the area, Sheetz is proposing a 6,139-square-foot convenience store-gas station on Upward Road at Ballenger Road across from the QuikTrip.   Read Story »

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Hygiene machine makes youth club kids feel confident and supported

The Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County has announced a new partnership with Healthy Blue, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina’s Medicaid Managed Care plan, to support the health and well-being of local youth.   Read Story »

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Transportation historian is guest speaker at Saluda Train Tales

SALUDA —Larry Neal, a historian and interpreter at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, is guest speaker at Train Tales at the Saluda Depot Museum at 7 p.m. Friday, June 19.   Read Story »

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'Every player is valued, included and celebrated' in Donnie Jones's league

The city of Hendersonville this month honored Donnie Jones, whose belief that everyone deserved a chance to play team sports and congregate socially has created opportunities for hundreds of children and adults with disabilities across Western North Carolina for 25 years.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

The cultural mood turns sharply against AI data centers

Pay increase for law officers could force property tax increase

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Community News

LOCAL BRIEFS: BRCC leaders, railroad club Fourth of July event, SkillsUSA winners, cadet honored

Community Foundation names new president/CEO

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NPS names new superintendent of Carl Sandburg Home

Ashley Pipkin has been named the next superintendent of Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site beginning June 24, the National Park Service announced.   Read Story »

Davis Mountain Road, creeks and rivers get major Helene relief grants

How county commissioners added $17.6 million to the budget

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning

Construction under way on Graveyard Fields trail connector

Bike plan drop-in set for June 25 at Trailside

Mill Spring man gets prison time for trafficking, weapons charges

Firecracker Jazz Band kicks off Rhythm & Brews next week

'Meals on the Bus' rolls this summer to feed schoolkids