I was just looking for giggles and saw Tryon bike shop and they sell KHS... for a little over $400 you can get a KHS Urban X, fenders and a rear rack...Looks like it would be a decent starter bike that wouldn't break the bank...
http://khsbicycles.com/bikes/2014-khs-models/x-14/
I had a Cannondale Quick 5 and it rode good... i only kept it for a month because i really wanted a road bike...I like the idea of a Hybrid but find myself way more comfortable on a Road bike..Funnnny...Start to shop now...the deals are everywhere and take your time...Write stuff down , waht you like, dislike, Rim or disk break, Hybrid or road, fenders or not..etc...