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Authorities lift evacuation orders
Polk County currently has no mandatory evacuations thanks to significant progress firefighters have made to contain three major wildfires. Mandatory evacuation orders were also lifted in Henderson and Transylvania counties. Read Story »
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Edwards's staff to visit Edneyville Monday for constituent service
The constituent service staff of U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards will hold office hours 10-11:30 a.m. Monday at the Edneyville Community Center, 15 Ida Rogers Road. Read Story »
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6 MONTHS LATER: Rebecca's miracles
As overwhelming as they were, the first few days of Hurricane Helene did bring a series of lucky breaks that boosted the county’s recovery effort. Rebecca McCall calls them miracles. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Roger Snyder, a Mills River founder and its first mayor, dies unexpectedly
Roger Dale Snyder, a founder of the town of Mills River and its first mayor, serving for 10 years, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 27, after his wife found him unresponsive and he was transported to the hospital. He was 65. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Balkcom files Parents’ Medical Bill of Rights
State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom has filed a bill she says is intended to advance a broader movement to return the decision-making power regarding North Carolina’s children back to their parents. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Balkcom files Parents’ Medical Bill of Rights
Roger Snyder, a Mills River founder and its first mayor, dies unexpectedly
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6 MONTHS LATER: Rebecca's miracles
Here's where to get Lightning's special edition on Helene
Four Seasons Politics
School calendar bill would whack county with stiff financial stick
For years now, the Senate’s been the place where bills that would give school districts flexibility to start classes in early or mid-August go to die. Read Story »
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Community Foundation has given $1.4 million in Helene grants
As Western North Carolina continues the extended work of rebuilding and recovery following Hurricane Helene, the Community Foundation of Henderson County is marking a milestone in local giving and response. Read Story »
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Air quality worsens to Code Purple
Henderson County is experiencing unhealthy air quality due to heavy smoke from the ongoing wildfires, the Henderson County Department of Public Health said in an alert urging residents to stay informed and monitor air quality updates. Read Story »
Rain on Sunday assists in fight against area wildfires
BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER HELENE: 'They're using the word catastrophic'
Here's where to get Lightning's special edition on Helene
Tickets available for Pardee's Spring Soiree
Wildfire burned Rosy and Matthew's cabin to the ground
Visit to hurricane-damaged counties kicks off Budd's 100-county tour
Moffitt a primary sponsor of bill creating N.C. version of DOGE
N.C. Forest Service announces meeting Tuesday on Big Hungry wildfire
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