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N.C. Senate leaders announce support for Medicaid expansion

In an about-face on an issue that has caused conflict with Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, Republican leaders in the state Senate announced a health care proposal on Wednesday that includes Medicaid expansion under the federal entitlement program, the Affordable Care Act.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

‘I look forward to taking the gavel out of Nancy Pelosi’s hands,’ Edwards says

Early on in his campaign to win the Republican nomination for the 11th Congressional District, state Sen. Chuck Edwards compared the incumbent to the Kardashians — all shiny object and no workaday substance.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Musicians unite to stage concert for Ukraine

Several well-known Hendersonville musicians have come together to stage a "Stand With Ukraine" concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Tickets are $25.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Garden Jubilee features plants, expert clinics, garden-themed stuff

Plant and craft vendors will line seven blocks of Main Street during this weekend's Garden Jubilee. One of the largest gardening shows in Western North Carolina, the event takes place 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

LOCAL BRIEFS: Video winners, Garden Jubilee, Curb Market, DAR award

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Henderson County News

Sheriff provides more detail on murder of diner waitress

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News Archive

• Pardee reopens Justice Street entrance       Comments
• Free Clinics has supply of psychotropic drugs       Comments
• STUCK MIDDLE: What’ll Wordle do for you?       Comments
• Funeral is set for Dixie Diner owner       Comments
• Lady Falcons win state track championship       Comments
• 'Let's shop!' IAM celebrates grand opening of new thrift shop       Comments
• School leaders honor Teacher of the Year       Comments
• LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Divided City Council does the right thing       Comments
• Sheriff provides more details on murder of beloved waitress       Comments
• Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (315)       Comments
• Erin Johnson to speak Sunday on Philippines mission       Comments
• Pair jailed under high bonds for alleged drug trafficking       Comments
• IAM invites the public to thrift shop opening today and Saturday       Comments
• Public is invited to greet returning veterans on HonorAir flight       Comments
• School Board announces new superintendent       Comments
• Flow Tribe kicks off Rhythm & Brews season tonight       Comments
• Meritor plans to add 40 jobs paying $55,000 a year       Comments
• LIVE COVERAGE: Commissioners edge toward budget and tax decisions       Comments
• Election's over. Pull your campaign signs.       Comments
• Shepherd property brings $2 million in foreclosure auction — so far       Comments
• Magistrate Abe Hudson wins close judge race       Comments
• Johnson wins reelection to N.C. House District 113       Comments
• Murray wins district attorney race       Comments
• VOTERS FIRE CAWTHORN       Comments
• Edwards wins, Balkcom edges Walsh, Johnson, Murray, Edney turn back challengers; Hudson wins judgeship       Comments
• Early voting turnout almost double the 2018 total       Comments
• LOCAL BRIEFS: Saluda Arts Festival, ECCO divers head for Bahamas, scholarships       Comments
• HMS softball wins conference       Comments
• LIGHTNING PHOTOS: Days of Caring wraps up with letter carrier food drive       Comments
• It's Election Day: Here are hours, precincts, sample ballots       Comments