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Biomass foes urge leaders to think BIG — 'Beyond Incinerating Garbage'

Opponents of a waste-to-energy plant in Penrose met Tuesday night to plan strategy in advance of a public presentation on the biomass facility Thursday. They adopted the slogan, Think BIG, for Beyond Incinerating Garbage.   Read Story »

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HHS graduate wins Udall scholarship at NCSU

RALEIGH —A 2009 Hendersonville High School graduate has won a Morris K. Udall scholarship for her senior year at N.C. State University.   Read Story »

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'Rob's Big Losers' to promote lifestyle overhaul

Hundreds of people have joined the ranks of "Rob's Big Losers" to actively pursue a healthier lifestyle. This month the program is coming to the Hendersonville area.   Read Story »

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AT recordholder Pharr-Davis to speak at library

Jennifer Pharr Davis, local adventurer, author and current speed record-holder for the Appalachian Trail thru-hike, will present a funny, inspiring and informative talk based on her adventure memoir "Becoming Odyssa" this month at the main public library.   Read Story »

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Jim Marshall, a stockbroker, Rotarian, charitable donor, dies at age 87

James W. "Jim" Marshall Jr., one of the earliest stockbrokers in Hendersonville, a lifelong Rotarian, civic activist and supporter of local charities, died Monday at Elizabeth House after an illness of several weeks. He was 87.   Read Story »

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Land of Sky seeks Friend of River nominations

Land-of-Sky Regional Council is currently seeking nominations for the 36th Annual Friends of the River awards.   Read Story »

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Rebranded Green Room adds music, dinner

Ben and Sue Green decided they could not wait until the work on the 500 and 600 block of North Main Street is done. They have announced the renaming — and rebranding — of the former Living Room Coffee House and Café.   Read Story »

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Litter Sweep offers prize for 'unusual trash'

Litter Sweep, the North Carolina Department of Transportation's (NCDOT) annual statewide roadside litter cleanup event, is an opportunity for local government agencies, community leaders, civic and community organizations, businesses, churches, schools, families and individual citizens to demonstrate support for a clean Henderson County and a cleaner North Carolina.   Read Story »

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LIGHTNING REVIEW: Loyal patrons appreciate predictable 'Odd Couple'

Given the quality of the stars that played the role before them on stage, film and television — Walter Matthau and Jack Klugman as Oscar, Jack Lemmon and Tony Randall as Felix — Scott Treadway and Charlie Flynn-McIver face a high standard to match in "The Odd Couple," which opened Saturday night at the Flat Rock Playhouse.   Read Story »

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