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Orange you into art?

Carolina Village will host an artist reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 21, featuring the artwork on display in the “Main Street” area of the facility through April. Twenty local artists have been selected with work ranging from oil paintings, acrylic paintings, pastel paintings, watercolors and mixed media work. Subject matter is governed by whatever interests the artists. You may see original landscapes, portraits, florals, still life, animals, or non-objective work. One area displays giclee prints. This third exhibit opened on Friday, March 15, and will run through Friday, May 3. The public is cordially invited to view the exhibit at any time during March and April, and to enjoy the talents present in our area.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Democrats gain majority
 on county elections board

After a court fight that left local boards in limbo for months, Henderson County finally has a new Board of Elections, this time with a 3-2 Democratic majority.   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (207)

Don't miss this week's Lightning.   Read Story »

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Tap Root developer drops apartments

A developer seeking approval for a major subdivision on the Tap Root Dairy property has dropped plans for apartments — removing one component of the proposal that has drawn neighborhood opposition.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Mill revitalization is worth celebrating

Construction signs were up and workers were on site at the historic Grey Hosiery Mill on Monday morning. As unremarkable as it looked, the magnitude of what had happened over the past 72 hours is impossible to overstate. This was big.   Read Story »

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Girl Scout installs Little Free Library in church garden

Rooted in Faith, a donation vegetable garden and ministry of First United Methodist Church, is on the receiving end of a donation from a local Girl Scout.   Read Story »

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Cooper to visit Asheville to honor craft beer

Gov. Roy Cooper will visit Highland Brewing Co. in Asheville on Thursday to proclaim April as NC Beer Month, marking the 7th anniversary of the N.C. Beer Month celebration.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Tractor-trailer restriction aims to reduce I-26 backups

A new restriction on a stretch of Interstate 26 in Asheville targets improved safety and reduced congestion.   Read Story »

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William Killian, founding president of BRCC, dies at age 96

William R. "Bill" Killian, who as founding president led the growth of Blue Ridge Community College for 20 years, died Sunday at age 96.   Read Story »

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