Parkway Route Debate Delays Balfour Parkway Plan
Henderson County commissioners pressed engineers on route choice for the Balfour Parkway and how speed can be raised, as NCDOT and consultants explain environmental reviews and regulatory steps. The I-26 to Asheville Highway segment is funded, with 750+ at a February public briefing. Public opposition cites neighborhood disruption, while engineers vow speed yet compliant processes.
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Lightning
Henderson County
NCDOT
State Transportation Agency
Federal Highway Administration
Asheville Highway
Kristina Miller
Miller
DOT
Saluda Rebuff Halts Henderson County Firing Range Plan
Polk County commissioners rejected joint plans for a law enforcement training center and shooting range in Henderson County. The April 2 vote authorized a $655,000 offer for 99 acres in Saluda, prompting heated meetings in Hendersonville and Saluda as residents mobilized to oppose the project.
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Polk County
Henderson County
Charlie McDonald
Board of Commissioners
Saluda
Hendersonville
Rebecca McCall and Don Ward Square Off
Rebecca McCall faces Don Ward in a summer fun feature spanning pages 3 and 13. The piece previews activity zones, outdoor events, and insider tips for family recreation and local entertainment this season.
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Rebecca McCall
Don Ward
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