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BRCC, county schools win Golden Leaf grants

Blue Ridge Community College won a grant for $1 million to equip a simulation lab at the Health Sciences Center at Pardee Hospital and Henderson County schools received $200,000 to expand a current pilot initiative that aligns the school courses with expected growth in health care and advanced manufacturing, the Golden LEAF Foundation announced.   Read Story »

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Cold front threatens fruit, cancels Musical Mile 5k

A cold front bringing lows this weekend in the low 30s and upper 20s threatens the young apple crop, grapes and strawberries — and it forced the cancellation of a 5k race on Saturday that was to be accompanied by woodwinds and brass instruments.   Read Story »

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LOCAL BRIEFS: Food for fines, Laurel Park plan, Chimney Rock

Laurel Park seeks input on 2025 plan LAUREL PARK — Got ideas about the future of Laurel Park? The Laurel Park Town Board wants to hear from you.The town board and a steering committee that is drafting a 2025 Comprehensive Plan are hosting community open houses from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9, at First Congregational Church.Residents may drop in when convenient and visit a variety of stations to review maps, read elements of the plan, ask questions and make comments. There will be a kid’s station, too, so families are encouraged to attend.The comprehensive plan mostly preserves residential zoning in Laurel Park and identifies the U.S. 64 corridor from Laurel Park Village to the Valley Hill fire station as a potential “commercial area that provides neighborhood services and gathering spaces.” Give food, get fine waiver The Henderson County Public Library will celebrate how “Libraries Transform” during the National Library Week by hosting a “Food for Fines” exchange. From April 11-16, any Henderson County Public Library branch will accept one non-perishable food item to waive $1 in fines on a patron’s library account. There is no limit to the number of food items you can give to waive your late fees. Items must be in-date. The waiver does not apply to lost, damaged or debt collection fees. Food will be donated to Interfaith Assistance Ministry to help those in need in our community. Entegra Bank sponors document shredding TRIAD Henderson County and Entegra Bank are partnering on an Earth Day event offering free document shredding and prescription drug disposal service from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 22, at the Entegra Bank branch at 1617 Spartanburg Highway.The bank will have a shred truck on site to provide free document shredding (of past tax records, bank records, medical documents, etc.) to customers and residents of Henderson County. The event will also have a Drug Take Back (for outdated and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter drugs) supported by the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office and HopeRX of Henderson County. The goal is to help the community and especially the elderly better protect themselves from scams, frauds, identity theft, abuse and theft.TRIAD is a national partnership among law enforcement, older adults and organizations providing services to seniors with a focus on reducing victimization. Triad’s mission is to reduce criminal victimization of older citizens by working to decrease unwarranted fear of crime and improve safety and quality of life for all seniors in our community. Snail mail thefts rising, sheriff says As a result of increased attention paid to online fraud, criminals are reverting to older methods of crime, Henderson County Sheriff Charlie McDonald said.The sheriff’s office recommended a number of steps to prevent the theft of personal and financial information that goes through the mail:• Do not place checks, letters, or packages with your financial information in your mailboxes at home. The raised flag is a sign to would-be criminals that something of value may be inside. It is better to mail these items at USPS ‘blue box’ or at the post office.• Have financial information or other sensitive mail delivered to a Post Office Box instead of your home mail box. Criminals will only need to spend a few seconds outside of your home to get access to your accounts or your identity.• Request the USPS hold your mail when away from home for extended periods. This will help disguise your absence and not leave personal information in reach of thieves.Many victims do not know they have be targeted until thousands of dollars turn up missing from their accounts. If you believe you have been a victim of theft from your mailbox, contact your financial institution so they can be alert for suspicious activity. Contact your local law enforcement or the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office at 828.697.4911 to file a report. Chimney Rock elevator to close for repairs CHIMNEY ROCK — Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park will be closed the week of April 11-15 while Duke Power runs new lines from Lake Lure to the elevator on top of the mountain. Inconsistent power has interrupted use of the park’s elevator since it was modernized and reopened in 2012. Student artwork on display at AVL The Student Artwork Showcase, an exhibit of student art at the Asheville Regional Airport Art Gallery, is on display until May 1. This showcase highlights the creativity of students across our region. The exhibit displays a variety of mediums and techniques by students attending Carolina Day School, ranging from grades kindergarten to 12th grade. The bold uses of color in many of the pieces are highly contrasted by the traditional black and white photography on display. The students’ work varies in medium, from pen and ink, pottery, painting, to paper collage. Overall, the showcase is a bright escape into a creative point of view. “The art gallery is truly a way for both the passengers and public alike to experience a taste of our region,” said Alexandra Bradley, marketing and public relations specialist at Asheville Regional Airport and curator of the gallery. Correction Lee H. King of Flat Rock, shown in a chart of N.C. Senate campaign donors in the March 23 issue, was misidentified as the Henderson County register of deeds. The donor was not the register of deeds, who is William Lee King.   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning

You won't want to miss this week’s Hendersonville Lightning.   Read Story »

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NHHS senior named state Youth of the Year

Sarah Parker, an A-student at North Henderson High School and a member of the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County for the past three years, has been named the North Carolina Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The Youth of the Year title is a prestigious honor bestowed upon an exemplary young person in recognition of leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to live a healthy lifestyle. As the North Carolina Youth of the Year, Parker will serve as an ambassador for all teens in the state and will receive college scholarships totaling $10,000 from BGCA and North Carolina Area Council of Boys & Girls Clubs. This summer, Parker competes against other finalists within the Southeast Region. If named regional winner, she will be awarded an additional $10,000 college scholarship, renewable for four years up to $40,000. A teenager from the Hendersonville club has won the top youth leadership award for North Carolina in eight of the past 12 years.Ultimately, six youth, including five regional winners and a military youth winner, will advance to Washington, D.C., in September 2016, to compete for the title of BGCA’s National Youth of the Year. The National Youth of the Year will receive an additional scholarship of $25,000, renewable for four years up to $100,000 and will have the opportunity to meet with the president at the White House.Parker is an active part of the Keystone Club, a teen leadership and community service group. She was also chosen as the Club’s SMART Girls ambassador in 2015 and earned a position as part of the organization's Junior Staff as well, assisting during programs with the Club’s youngest members. She plans to pursue degrees in Spanish and Art at Berea College, where she recently received the Pinnacle Scholar Award of Excellence in the area of service.“I strive for excellence in all that I do, and I want to make a difference in the world. I want to impact those around me,” Parker said. “The Boys and Girls Club is one of the greatest places I know. I am proud to be part of it and also blessed for all it has done in my life,” she added.Hunter Subaru, the Local Youth of the Year Sponsor, awarded Parker a $1,000 scholarship in January after she won the Henderson County Youth of the Year title. “We’re thrilled for Sarah. She’s a great example of what can happen with hard work and dedication,” said Randy Hunter, Owner of Hunter Subaru. “As we celebrate more than 75 years in business, we couldn’t be prouder to support the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County. We care about our community, and the Club has a huge, positive impact on the lives and education of so many families in our region.”   Read Story »

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Judgments pile up against Carriage Park owner

If Carriage Park developer Dale Hamlin loses his property in a foreclosure sale this week, other creditors are in line to ask for money, too.   Read Story »

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Provider completes purchase for rehab facility

MILLS RIVER — A health care company that plans to open a substance-abuse treatment facility has closed on the sale of a 12-acre parcel on Old Turnpike Road in Mills River.   Read Story »

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NCDOT to repair I-26 bridges at mile marker 58

Two bridges along I-26 near mile-marker 58 in Henderson County that span Macedonia Road (SR 1834) will receive improvements starting on April 11. In conjunction with NHM Constructors LLC., the NCDOT will close one of two lanes of westbound traffic between mile markers 57 and 59 at all hours of the day in order to repair the surface of the 48-year-old bridge. NHM Constructors have until May 16 to complete the project at a cost of $774, 890. The eastbound bridge has already received several upgrades and the month-long improvement on this stretch of road will be done underneath the bridge. Both lanes of traffic headed toward South Carolina are expected to remain open over this stretch during the improvements. NCDOT reminds motorists along this stretch of I-26 to slow down through the work zone, stay alert while driving and obey construction and speed-limit signs. They should also allow extra time for their travel, especially heading west. For real-time travel information, visit the Traveler Services section of NCDOT.gov or follow NCDOT on Twitter.   Read Story »

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Lightning wins top award for Alpine Woods coverage

The Hendersonville Lightning won the top award for public service for small weeklies during the North Carolina Press Association’s Winter Institute last month in Chapel Hill.   Read Story »

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