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Rugby student crowned world champion of stacking

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Visitors travel from Russia to study area autism programs

Visitors traveled a long way to learn about how teachers and clinicians here treat children with autism.   Read Story »

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Celebrate Senior Living in Henderson County

Don't miss this week's special edition, Celebrate Seniors.   Read Story »

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Commissioners to gather at Pardee after hospital board meets

The Henderson County Board of Commissioners planned to gather at Pardee Hospital tonight for an announcement after the hospital's Board of Directors meets.   Read Story »

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Hendersonville names new city manager

The city manager of Clinton has been named Hendersonville's new city manager, the mayor and Hendersonville City Council announced today.   Read Story »

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‘Showcase for the world’ could attract big crowds

MILLS RIVER — After the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. made the decision to build a second brewery in the eastern U.S., company owner Ken Grossman sent Stan Cooper to search for a site.   Read Story »

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DAR announces essay contest winner

The DAR announced the winner of its essay contest on the topic, "Forgotten Patriots who Supported the American Struggle for Independence."   Read Story »

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Services set for HHS student

Hendersonville High School students and faculty mourned the loss of a senior who authorities said was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound early Thursday morning. Jeremy Dakota Huffstetler, 18, died at the scene of the gunshot wound, sheriff's Maj. Frank Stout said. Deputies were called to a residence about 6:30 a.m. Thursday where the teenager was found. Seniors held a brief memorial for their classmate on Friday morning, and the school sundial, a traditional gathering place, was covered with flowers. Shortly before 9 a.m. four students had gathered around the memorial in the rain. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Ethel Green; his paternal grandmother, Lucille Parton Huffstetler; and his paternal grandfather, William Edward Huffstetler. A native of Vietnam he was adopted by his parents when he was eight months old. He was an honor student and senior at Hendersonville High School where as a lover of music he was an active member of their concert band. He was planning to attend Western Carolina University in the fall. He was a member of Boys and Girls Club in Hendersonville, a member of Stoney Mountain Baptist Church and a honorary Member of the Hendersonville Lions Club. He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Brenda Huffstetler; several aunts and uncles; and his best friend, Jonathan Lewis. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Memorials Scholarship Fund c/o Henderson County Educational Foundation, PO BOX 1267, Hendersonville, NC 28793. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at The Salvation Army with Captain Chris Thornhill officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Fairview. The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Church. A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.   Read Story »

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Sale of Flight leaves Neill victims with $0

The sale of old Flight Wood Grill space back to its original owner closed last week, making the high-profile Main Street property available for lease.   Read Story »

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ECCO hosts events for parents of visually and hearing impaired kids

The Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium in Hendersonville will hold a fun and informative parent night on April 23 at 6 pm for parents of Hearing Impaired and Visually Impaired students.   Read Story »

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