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Historic Landmarks ordinance advances

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Maki joins police force

Maky, a German Shepherd and Belgium Malinois mix, has joined the Hendersonville Police Department.   Read Story »

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Ask Matt ... about Burt & Loni

The Lightning's intrepid researcher Matt Matteson responds to readers' questions.   Read Story »

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WNC pilots offer grants for pursuit of aviation

The Western North Carolina Pilots Association Educational Foundation is accepting applications for grants that aid those who are interested in the field of aviation. The grants are for those who need financial help toward reaching their goal in aviation.   Read Story »

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Q&A: Why did AVL wall fail?

The two highest ranking officials of the Asheville Regional Airport answered questions Jan. 8 and 9 about the Christmas Eve failure of the 40-foot-high retaining wall along Ferncliff Park Drive, the plans to repair the wall and restore wetlands damaged by runoff from the site and the risk if any from tons of coal ash used as construction fill at the airport.   Read Story »

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Justus v. Rosner attorneys spar over fees

In what could be their last public duel, lawyers on opposing sides of the epic Justus v. Rosner medical malpractice case argued this week over attorneys fees and a plaintiff's effort to restore a $512,000 award.   Read Story »

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UCB ranked 14th in banking performance

United Community Bank was recently recognized as one of America's best performing banks by Forbes magazine.   Read Story »

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Foundation to reward 'Mills River Scholars'

MILLS RIVER — Vaughan Fitzpatrick, the developer of Ferncliff Industrial Park, has established three scholarships at Blue Ridge Community College in the hopes that recipients will stay in the community.   Read Story »

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Unity Center calls minister

The Rev. Darlene Strickland joined Unity Center of Mills River as senior minister on Sunday, Jan. 4, Unity Board president Joyce Burgess announced."Rev. Darlene's contagious passion for evolving and enjoying the gift of life, coupled with her dynamic, inspired speaking style will be a blessing to all who enter our Unity door," Burgess said. " She is known for weaving deep spiritual insights with real life stories and practical tips for living. Her messages are very engaging. Rev. Darlene is also a gifted singer/songwriter who uses music each Sunday to move energy and inspire."Strickland became an ordained Unity minister in 2004 and had served as the senior minister at Unity of South Sound, Wash., since August 2010. Previously she served in ministries in Lawrence, Kan., Maui, Hawaii, and Unity of the Triangle in Raleigh.Strickland is also active in the interfaith community. She serves as an ambassador for the Parliament of World Religions and will be leading a group from Western North Carolina to attend the 2015 Parliament of World Religions in Utah in October.Prior to church ministry, Strickland was a senior executive in the children's toy industry, working with BRIO Toys and TY Inc. A native of North Carolina, she holds a B.S. degree in business management and marketing from Columbia University.Unity Center of Mills River is located at 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road. For more information, call 828-891-8700.   Read Story »

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Habitat hires fundraiser

Angela Hunter has been named director of development for Henderson County Habitat for Humanity.Hunter's role will be to develop a comprehensive private philanthropy program at Habitat and to oversee the program's execution. In particular, Hunter will be working with individuals, businesses and foundations who are interested in partnering with the local affiliate and in financially supporting the mission of Habitat.Hunter brings to Habitat seven years of experience in fundraising at the American Cancer Society and Southface Energy Institute in Atlanta and more recently at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation in Asheville."We are thrilled to welcome Angie into the Habitat family," said Ron Laughter, Executive Director of the local Habitat affiliate. "She brings the knowledge, experience, and passion for our mission that will help us expand our programs and services, which are designed to eliminate sub-standard housing in the county and to ensure that affordable housing is available to everyone."   Read Story »

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