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Pumpkin patch coming to Hendersonville Presbyterian

Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina the powerhouse that operates the dam on Lake Summit in Tuxedo remains wrecked.

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Lake Summit dam remains inoperable despite repair grant

Two years after suffering crippling damage during Hurricane Helene and despite a recent state budget allocation that includes funds for its repair, the future of the Tuxedo Hydroelectric Project and its aging dam on Lake Summit remains uncertain.   Read Story »

U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Charles R. Smith

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Remains of second World War II MIA from Henderson County identified

The remains of a second soldier from Henderson County missing since World War II have been identified and will be returned to the community.   Read Story »

Unspoken Tradition headlines the final Rhythm & Brews concert on Thursday, Oct. 15.

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Unspoken Tradition closes Rhythm & Brews season Oct. 15

Unspoken Tradition, a North Carolina–based quintet that's equal parts hard-driving fire and heartfelt sincerity, headlines the final Rhythm & Brews concert on Thursday, Oct. 15, following opening act the Finkelstein Three.   Read Story »

A judge is considering whether to order the sale of Cedars Lodge & Spa property, which has recently been winterized to protect it from the elements. A receiver testified in court last week that the condo tower is 55 percent complete and would cost $40 million to finish. [AMY B. MCCRAW/Hendersonville Lightning]

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Attorneys again urge judge to OK sale of Cedars to lender

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All but 11 miles of Blue Ridge Parkway is repaired post-Helene

Contractors have completed numerous critical repairs on the Blue Ridge Parkway just as the region enters its peak fall tourism season, restoring access to all but 11 miles of the 469-mile scenic roadway, the National Park Service announced.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics

Four Seasons Politics

North Carolina Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley listens as President Donald Trump speaks, Sept. 16, 2026, in Gastonia, N.C. [ALEX BRANDON/Associated Press]

Senate campaign fund bails on Whatley

On stage with Trump, Balkcom touts signature issue

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Farm City Day on Oct. 3 in Henderson County will include a farm animal petting zoo among a variety of other activities during the day.  [photo courtesy of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Office]

Farm City Day is Saturday

POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT: Stop Chasing Affordable Housing in Hendersonville

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National Night Out is tonight at Walmart

The Hendersonville Police Department and Henderson County Sheriff’s Office will co-host National Night Out from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in front of the Walmart Garden Center, 250 Highlands Square Drive.   Read Story »

Etowah-Horse Shoe's station alongside the French Broad River suffered catastrophic flooding during Hurricane Helene two years ago. [COURTESY OF ETOWAH-HORSE SHOE FIRE & RESCUE]

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Etowah-Horse Shoe Fire & Rescue eyes new station on McKinney Road

Etowah-Horse Shoe Fire & Rescue is expected to build a new station on McKinney Road more than two years after its firehouse yards from the French Broad River suffered catastrophic flood damage during Hurricane Helene.   Read Story »

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Low-flying planes will drop raccoon rabies vaccines in mountains

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working alongside the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help prevent the spread of rabies. Starting in early October, Wildlife Services will be distributing oral rabies vaccine for raccoons in western North Carolina.   Read Story »

How to support Women Helping Women throughout October

Why did FEMA OK purchase and demolition of repaired, inhabited homes?

Bears entered Buncombe homes 71 times this summer

'When Everyone Swims' film supports aquatic center campaign

Brevard announces it has funding to finish Ecusta Trail

Healthcare Fellows set to launch careers in medicine

Senate campaign fund bails on Whatley

City to dedicate historic marker to Buffalo Soldier Walter Bryson