Floodway decision stirs concern in Henderson County
Lightning editorial questions the Henderson County Board of Commissioners choice to relax floodplain fill rules. Critics warn narrowing flood channels raises flood risk, endangering lives. Board and staff debate, with supporters citing minimal land impact while opponents cite safety and farmland loss.
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Henderson County Board of Commissioners
Michael Edney
Daniel Andreotta
David Hill
Mud Creek
French Broad River
Planning Board
Board of Commissioners
Susan Frady
City of
Hendersonville
Pro-Development Partnership For Economic Progress
Mills River Fire & Rescue
Rick Livingston
Linda Bradley
Turf Mountain
County Commission
Rebecca McCall
Apple Country
Bill Lapsley
Paying it Forward Across Ages and a Call for Courtesy
Stuck in the Late Middle columnist Bill Humleker urges everyday civility toward seniors and all neighbors. He shares personal reflections on hearing challenges and the need for common courtesy in stores, lines, and public life, urging younger generations to practice kindness daily.
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Pearly Gates
Buzzy
Mason
Bill Humleker
Flat Rock
Hendersonville Christmas Parade Signups Open Now
Applications are open for the Hendersonville Christmas Parade on Saturday December 2 at 6 pm with the theme Light Up the Night. Entry is free for schools churches fire departments and non profit groups while businesses and car clubs pay 25 dollars. Deadline is November 20 and forms are at ndimba com with lineup at 4 30 pm and judging at 5 30 pm on Oakland Street Bearcat Lane. Santa will close the event. For more information call 828 692 4179.
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Lightning Reports
Hendersonville
Hendersonville Merchants and Business Association
Ndimba.com
HMBA
P.O
Oakland Street
Bearcat Lane
Santa
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