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Bearfootin' Bears season opens with placing of public art downtown
While the weather didn’t cooperate for the traditional reveal Wednesday, the 2024 season of the Bearfootin' Bears debuted Thursday. The bears will remain on Main Street to delight all who pass by, until the auction in the fall at the Historic Courthouse Plaza. Last year’s auction raised $102,000 for local charities, and the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville hopes to continue the tradition of giving this year. The auction is scheduled for Oct. 26, with virtual bidding opening in September. Check out the bear brochure here. New this year, the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville has partnered with the Blue Ridge Community College Collision Repair Refinishing Technology Department to provide the automotive finishing for the Bears. Their state-of-the-art facility trains students in proper vehicle repair and replacement procedures to bring an automobile back to its pre-accident condition. “Working with Blue Ridge has been an amazing experience,” Downtown Event Coordinator Terrye Jacobs said. “Program instructor Brian Foster has been an incredible partner, encouraging community participation from his students in taking care of our bears.” Read Story »
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School system honors 67 top scholars
Sixty-seven of Henderson County public schools’ highest-achieving graduating seniors were honored May 2 during the 2023-24 Top Scholars Banquet at Blue Ridge Community College sponsored by AdventHealth. Read Story »
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Thunderstorms with high winds and hail whack county
Bands of thunderstorms packing winds as high as 50 mph and heavy hail roared through Henderson County Wednesday afternoon, and another band of storms developing in Tennessee brought more of the same overnight. Read Story »
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Moffitt bill aims to 'rekindle' negotiations in water war
State Sen. Tim Moffitt filed a bill on Tuesday that would forbid the city of Hendersonville from charging higher rates for water customers outside its city limits and would impose other restrictions on the city's water and sewer policies. Read Story »
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Give blood, get a free haircut, gift card this month
When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Read Story »
Four Seasons Politics
Moffitt bill aims to 'rekindle' negotiations in water war
Men's Club announces 'open discussion' of GOP leaders' sacking of executive committee
Community News
Kanuga offers Mother's Day brunch buffet
Professional women honor Conner as 2024 Athena Award winner
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I-26 closing overnight this week for widening project
A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will use overnight closures of I-26 Monday through Thursday this week to safely conduct a variety of operations in Henderson County, NCDOT announced. Read Story »
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Kanuga offers Mother's Day brunch buffet
Kanuga invites the community to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, with a brunch buffet and plenty of outside play for all ages. Read Story »
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Rainstorm forces postponement of NATO commemoration
Rainstorms on Sunday afternoon forced the Veterans United for Democracy to postpone its planned NATO flag display at the Historic Courthouse. Read Story »
School system warns of dangers of 'Senior Assassins' game
Mud Creek pastor retires after 44 years behind the pulpit
Men's Club announces 'open discussion' of GOP leaders' sacking of executive committee
Veterans commemorate 75th anniversary of NATO
Farmers eye options for preserving agricultural land
Bearfootin' Bears to be unveiled Wednesday
Council appoints Lowrance to vacant seat
New mini-golf course at Edwards Park opens May 10
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