Ask Matt Lookback Celebrates Ten Years of Lightning Columns
Editor Matteson reflects on a decade of Ask Matt columns from Green River Saluda. The piece revisits about 600 Lightning stories published since 2013, offering quick updates on some items while noting that older topics like the 2017 solar eclipse and the Jim Barkley Toyota Christmas jingle are no longer current.
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Pride day at Jackson Park draws Hendersonville crowd
Special to the Lightning. Hendersonville held the third annual Picnic for Progress to celebrate Pride Month at Jackson Park. About 500 to 1,000 attendees enjoyed food, music, exhibits, and a city proclamation. Deputies separated a small group of about 10 protesters. no major confrontation occurred. Organizers noted space constraints and considered Mills River or Fletcher next year. 47 exhibitors participated. Some protest signs urged condemnation of Pride events.
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Laura Bannister
Jersey herd expansion reboots local dairy industry
Agriculture reporter notes Bradley Johnston’s Jersey cattle herd near Mills River Town Hall, up to 80 head from 30 in 2017, part of reviving a once 200-dairy county. Jerseys priced around 1300 dollars and milking without artificial hormones, highlighting a returning rural economy in NC 191 corridor.
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Biltmore Farms
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