LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Park swap, VFW plan ought to be salvaged

Henderson County News

Winter storm expected to bring 3-7 inches of snow Saturday night

Henderson County is expected to get 3-7 inches of snow as a winter storm brings precipitation over the southern Appalachians late Saturday into Sunday.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Two jailed under $1.5M bond on drug trafficking charges

A 54-year-old man and 34-year-old woman were jailed under a $1.5 million bond after a traffic stop led to multiple drug trafficking felony charges, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office said.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

School system racks up 10 Blue Ribbon awards for communications

The North Carolina School Public Relations Association honored the Henderson County school system and its public information officer for excellence in communications during the 2020 Blue Ribbon Awards celebrated virtually on Friday.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Advice to a young congressman

Dear Congressman Cawthorn:   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Dear Mr. Brittain ...

Dear Congressman Madison Cawthorn and Mr. Jere Brittain,   Read Story »

Flat Rock News

Playhouse launches 'Rock Solid' campaign to combat Covid damage

Flat Rock Playhouse has launched a capital campaign in response to the effects of Covid-19.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

New Belgium donation supports St. Gerard House

St. Gerard House is grateful to acknowledge the generosity of New Belgium Brewing Company. The brewery, with locations in Fort Collins, Colorado, and Asheville, donates signature bikes to organizations in the community.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Gallery's 'Pray, Love, Eat' celebrates winter holidays

The Gallery at Flat Rock will simultaneously celebrate the Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras with its “Pray, Love, Eat” event on Saturday, Feb. 13.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Wyatt honored for his service to local government

Henderson County Manager Steve Wyatt, the county's top administrator for the past 15 years, received the prestigious John Whitehurst Service Award at the North Carolina City & County Management Association Winter Seminar on Thursday for his service and dedication to local government management.   Read Story »

News Archive

• Apple Valley Team Fortitude honored for collaborative teaching       Comments
• County improves from hot zone to 'significant'       Comments
• Cooper outlines plans for spending federal Covid relief money       Comments
• Moffitt's 'bar rescue' bill advances       Comments
• AVL contributes $2 billion to economy       Comments
• EHHS grad assumes new State Department post       Comments
• Legislature may ban hand-held phones while driving       Comments
• Sewer solution inches closer at Halfway Tree       Comments
• Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (271)       Comments
• Q&A: How STEMI designation enables Pardee to offer 24-7 cardiac care       Comments
• Park swap in jeopardy after commissioners rescind earlier decision       Comments
• Ask Matt ... about new restaurants       Comments
• McCrory, Beasley take steps to run for U.S. Senate       Comments
• AVL adds $2 billion to regional economy       Comments
• LOCAL BRIEFS: United Way, clean water partnership, Love Library week       Comments
• Forecast calls for 100% change of precipitation with 1-2 inches of snow possible       Comments
• Gun control advocates to stream 'A Hole in My Heart' this week       Comments
• Ask Matt ... what caused fire at Laurel Park inn       Comments
• Local man gets nine years in prison on burglary charges       Comments
• Lakeside shipping greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers to market       Comments
• High winds knock out power to 1,500 customers       Comments
• With assist from Blue Ridge Health, Pardee resumes shots       Comments
• BAR RESCUE: Rep. Moffitt files bill to rescind penalties       Comments
• Edwards: Why I'm pursuing election integrity legislation (again)       Comments
• Here's the link to sign up for new Covid vax wait list     Comments
• Park swap would clear way for Minigolf relocation       Comments
• County health department goes live with wait list       Comments
• A public hospital and public health system strain under vaccine demand       Comments
• Health Department to return some voicemail messages and offer vaccine       Comments
• State expands Covid vaccine dashboard       Comments