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LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Comp Plan 2045 presents opportunity for solutions

Henderson County Opinion

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Opp House winddown calls for strict oversight

The Opportunity House, led by a president-chairman of questionable management ability and a board made up of two allies, has now voted to dissolve itself.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Opinion

Here's why we should celebrate farmers markets

What comes to mind when you think of farmers markets?   Read Story »

Henderson County Opinion

Gut feeling trumps measurement when it comes to economy

RALEIGH — North Carolinians are greatly concerned about our economy. According to the John Locke Foundation’s latest Civitas Poll, 77 percent of state voters believe we are currently in a recession.   Read Story »

North Carolina Opinion

Legislature begins a shift in how state pays for roadwork

When the North Carolina General Assembly enacted its budget revision for the 2022-23 fiscal year, it contained a major change in how the state funds roads.   Read Story »

Henderson County Opinion

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Pardee steps up as the ‘safety net’ in a crisis

When it comes to news about medicine, it goes without saying that Covid-19 has consumed all the oxygen in the room — forgive the expression — for going on two and a half years.   Read Story »

Henderson County Opinion

Is Cooper for president Democrats' best chance in 2024?

Some people are asking if North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper might be the Democrats’ best presidential candidate in 2024.   Read Story »

Henderson County Opinion

DG MARTIN: Keep it short

The next few weeks I bet you will be attending a graduation ceremony — yours or a friend's or a family member's.   Read Story »

Henderson County Opinion

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Cawthorn defames area's version of apple pie

If everyone who supports the Ecusta Trail votes against Madison Cawthorn in the May 17 primary, maybe that’ll mean curtains for the 26-year-old’s audacious performance as a congressman.   Read Story »

North Carolina Opinion

Democrats fold in battle for Legislature

RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly is going to stay in Republican hands after the 2022 midterms.   Read Story »

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