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Army chief of staff salutes Miller for Honor Flight Network

The U.S. Army's chief of staff will recognize HonorAir cofounders Jeff Miller and Earl Morse for Outstanding Civilian Service for their contributions to the Army Monday in Washington. Recipients of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award participate in an office call with the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army (CSA), a wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery, a ceremony in their honor at Comny Hall and an evening engagement at Quarters 1. People can watch the event live here. Morse, a former Air Force pilot who first flew World War II veterans to see the National World War II veterans in small planes, and Miller, who took the program national with large passenger airlines, have been responsible for flying thousands of WWII veterans and veterans of other wars on free trips to Washington to see the memorials. Morse and Miller merged the Honor Flight and HonorAir organizations to create the Honor Flight Network, which has spread to dozens of cities across the U.S.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

City seeks hotel developer for Church Street parking lot

The city of Hendersonville announced Thursday that it has invited developers to submit proposals for a hotel project on the Dogwood parking lot property downtown bounded by Fourth and Fifth avenues and Washington and Church streets.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

LIGHTNING PHOTOS: Hendersonville underwater

Flooding that many local people described as the worst they had seen in Hendersonville closed roads, covered farm fields and submerged cars that risked driving through high water after the edge of Hurricane Michael dropped around 6 inches of rain on the area overnight Wednesday.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

MICHAEL'S RAIN FLOODS ROADS, CLOSES SCHOOL, BRCC; SHELTER OPENS

High water closed dozens of roads around Henderson County, schools announced a two-hour delay and then called off classes for the day, Apple Country Transit suspended bus service and power outages were reported in Polk County. Blue Ridge Community College also at first announced a delay until 10 a.m. and then called off all classes before 9:30. "Our campus is flooded like I have never seen in all my years,"  communications director Lee Anna Haney said. "Our campus is really not safe. It's across College Drive, Airport Road, it's worse than I've seen in 30 years." Urban flash flooding was widespread throughout the southern parts of Hendersonville and along King Creek in the BRCC, Emergency Management Director Jimmy Brissie said. "We're seeing flash flooding along the Mud Creek basin, King creek, Blue Ridge Community College, Bat Fork, Wash Creek," he said. Rural fire departments and the county rescue squad have made several rescues of people in high water. "They have some evacuations under way in several neighborhoods in those areas." "If folks don't need to go out, certainly it's best to stay where they are," he said. "If you live in an area that's prone to flash flooding, maintain awareness and be able to evacuate in a short period of time." The county emergency management office is opening an emergency shelter at East Henderson High School at 10:30 this morning.  The shelter will remain open only until flash flooding in the area recedes. The shelter address is 150 Eagle Pride Drive, Hendersonville. "For your safety and the safety of our first responders, please do not attempt to go around blocked area roadways," the county said in a news release. "There are currently flooded areas and downed trees around the county.  The barricades are put in place for your safety. If you have an emergency, please call 911." WLOS-TV reported 39 roads closed or made hazardous with dangerously high water in Hendersonville and Henderson County, including Spartanburg Highway at Greenville Highway, South Grove Street at Chadwick, Erkwood at Kanuga, Big Willow Road at River Road, Banner Farm Road, Dana Road at Tracy Grove Road and New Hope Road at the bridge. Other cancellations and closings: The matinee performance of "The Glass Menagerie" at Flat Rock Playhouse was called off. The Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is closed until conditions improve.   The rain will continue for several more hours until tapering off later this afternoon, said Jeffrey Taylor, a National Weather Service meteorologist based in Greer, S.C. Wind gusts are expected to pick up to 35-40 mph, with sustained winds of 20-25 mph. WTZQ radio reported that it had received 6.2 inches of rain since 6 a.m. Wednesday, including 2.2 inches from 6 to 10 a.m. Thursday. That total, said weather forecaster Paul Speranza, obliterates the average rainfall total for all of October of 4.08 inches. The weather will get a lot better very soon. Friday and Saturday should be beautiful, with highs of 70 and 66 respectively and lows of in the 44-46 degree range. It may even be sunny late this afternoon. The forecast Sunday is mostly sunny with a high of 64.   Read Story »

Flat Rock News

First Contact makes case for rehab center; zoning hearing continued

In a second day of testimony in a zoning hearing for a drug treatment facility, First Contact Ministries officials and other witnesses explained how the facility would operate and offered assurances that it would not pose a threat to surrounding residents.   Read Story »

Mills River News

Conserved land offers back-to-nature burials




Carolina Memorial Sanctuary in Mills River offers a place for people to bury their loved ones or scatter their ashes, in harmony with nature.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Weather cancels Tellico at R&B for second time

For a second time, a Rhythm & Brews show with the band Tellico has been called off.   Read Story »

Mills River News

Hearing postponed on day surgery clinic

A certificate of need public hearing on an application from Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital to develop an ambulatory surgical facility in Mills River has been rescheduled due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Michael.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Thieves steal hurricane relief supplies

“Dadgum thieving rascals” broke into a trailer storing hurricane relief supplies and stole a pressure washer, tools, food, diapers and other donated items overnight Tuesday, officials said.   Read Story »

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