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Developer shelves 132-unit Horse Shoe Farm plan

HORSE SHOE — Developer John Turchin has begun renting Horse Shoe farm for retreats, weddings, family reunions and other events and for now is holding off on a residential development.   Read Story »

Fletcher News

D.A. clears Fletcher officers in fatal shooting of armed suspect

Four Fletcher Police Officers who responded to a call on July 18 of an armed suspect inside the Fletcher CVS Pharmacy and subsequently shot and killed the suspect will not face criminal prosecution, District Attorney Greg Newman announced on Friday.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Greensboro man charged with soliciting 13-year-old

Hendersonville police detectives coordinating with Homeland Security agents arrested a 23-year-old Greensboro man they say traveled to Hendersonville with the intention of meeting a 13-year-old female for sex.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Unlocked cars invite theft

A rash of thefts from motor vehicles likely could have been prevented if drivers would take the simple step of locking their cars, Hendersonville Police Chief Herbert Blake said. Police responded to 16 reports of car break-ins in July. “Of these 16 car break-ins, 15 of these cars were left with visible items of some value," Blake said in a call to the city alert line to residents and businesses. "Let us remind you that thieves will enter unlocked vehicles for minimal value items. If your car is locked, they will damage your vehicle for items that they can notice of value. "Don’t become a victim. Consider removing any items of value from your vehicle and locking your vehicles when you park them." Most of the thefts occurred on the west side of the city, a police spokeswoman said.    Read Story »

Henderson County News

Seventies are 'Stayin' Alive' at Playhouse Downtown

Hurry up and grow out those sideburns, crank up the Atari and burn gasoline as if there were no Arab oil embargo on your way to South Main Street. The '70s are playing at the Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown. The songs of one of the most defining musical decades of the century are sure to spark the Night Fever. Running this weekend and next, '70s Summer Nights promises an infectious evening of energy, music and entertainment. '70s Summer Nights features "Stayin Alive," "I’m All Out of Love," "Take a Chance on Me," "My Baby Loves Lovin’," "Band of Gold," "Right Back Where We Started," "Dream Weaver," "Papa Was a Rolling Stone," "Brandy," "Come and Get Your Love,"I’ll Never Fall in Love Again," "Boogie Oogie Oogie," "How Deep is Your Love," "My Sharona," "Killing Me Softly With His Song," "Bridge Over Trouble Water," "Night Fever ," "The Time of the Season," and "Seasons in the Sun." The show stars singers Dustin Brayley, Jason Wooten and Ebony Blake with music director Will Moss (keys, vocals), Sarah Fowler (keys II), Tucker Warwick (bass), Casey Cramer (guitar) and Phillip Bronson (drums). Brayley most recently appeared at the Flat Rock Playhouse in Motown Summer Nights, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, and The Music of the Beatles. Wooten appeared most recently in Music of the Night: The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Bubblegum Pop. The show runs through Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by calling the Playhouse Box Office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org. The Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown is  at 125 S. Main St.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

TIGHT LABOR MARKET: Area has 2 jobs for every worker

When Publix holds a jobs fair this weekend, the Florida-based supermarket chain will find that it’s hunting in a sparse field.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

City OKs street party for Equestrian Games fans

The Hendersonville City Council on Thursday blessed a big Saturday night party that organizers hope will attract tourists from the World Equestrian Games in Mill Spring.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Judge finds probable cause on murder charges

A 35-year-old will face murder charges in Superior Court after a District Court judge found probable cause on the charges on Wednesday, District Attorney Greg Newman said in a news release. District Court Judge Emily Cowan found that probable cause exists in the first degree murder case of Terry Jason Brank, of the Crab Creek community. “Judge Cowan heard testimony yesterday from two witnesses," Newman said. "She determined that probable cause exists that Brank committed the crime.  We intend to have the case presented to the grand jury that convenes in September." Assistant District Attorneys Doug Mundy and Heather Brittain represented the state. Brevard attorney Tony Dalton represented the defendant. Following the presentation of evidence and judge’s findings, Brittain requested that Mr. Brank’s bond be modified from $800,000 to no bond during the pendency of the case. Cowan granted the State’s request.  “We appreciate the judge making this change in the bond, because it is customary for a defendant facing a first-degree murder charge to be held with no bond,” Newman said.  Brank was charged on July 11 in the death of Laura Cox.  At the hearing on Wednesday, Detective Aaron Lisenbee of the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office and medical examiner Brian Hyson testified about their findings in the case. The defendant offered no evidence. If the grand jury returns an indictment, the case will be transferred to Superior Court and trial dates will be decided later this year. Brank remains in custody at the Henderson County jail.                 Read Story »

Henderson County News

DOWNTOWN ROUNDUP: Blue Ridge Health to move offices to King Street

Downtown will be home on weekdays to 50 administrators and office workers, thanks to a large nonprofit health care agency's need for more space.   Read Story »

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