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HCT announces honors for 2018 season

Hendersonville Community Theatre announced winners of the 15th Annual Barnie Awards on March 2 at the Mountain Lodge and Convention Center in Flat Rock. Artistic Director Colby Coren hosted this year’s show. One hundred actors, volunteers and members attended.HCT’s staff, board and familiar faces presented and performed, including Sage Albert, Facilities Director Tate Albert, Jaylan Brinson, Development Director McKenzie Eury, Executive Producer Jonathan Forrester, board member Laresa Griffin, Alexander Guazzo, Operations Director Janice Guazzo, President Chuck Kelsey, Managing Director Victoria Lamberth, board member Lisa McCarthy, Casting Coordinator Jennifer Memolo, Bob Pompeo, Technical Director Bob Reece and Charlene Spinks. Longtime member and Box Office Manager Sue Kamerick and Executive Producer Beth Bristol presented actor and volunteer Henry Styron with the Spotlight Award for outstanding service to HCT. Leslie Jean Newell was honored with the Lifetime Membership Award, making her an HCT member and giving her free season tickets for her lifetime.Originally established in 2004, the Hendersonville Community Theatre presented the first Barnie Awards in January 2004 for the 2003 season. Each year, the festive gala honors thespians, producers, directors, and theater lovers for their work the previous season.The 15th Annual Barnie Award winners are: Best Overall ProductionHairspray Jr. People’s Choice AwardHairspray Jr. Best DirectorColby Coren, Tasha Pepi and Lenora Thom, Hairspray Jr. Best Leading Actor in a Comedy or DramaRick Huhn, Weller Martin, The Gin Game Best Leading Actor in a MusicalCraig Conner, Nathan Detroit, Guys and Dolls Best Actress in a Comedy or DramaShari Azar, Margaret, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Best Leading Actress in a MusicalCelia Butterworth, Tracy Turnblad, Hairspray Jr. Best Actress in a Junior ProductionChloe Ostman, Motormouth Maybelle, Hairspray Jr. Best Actor in a Junior ProductionAlexander Guazzo, Edna Turnblad, Hairspray Jr. Best Youth Actor or Actress in a Regular ProductionClaire Estes, Gowdee/Soma, The Love Talker/A Ghost StoryJayna Gerber, The Redhead, The Love Talker Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy or DramaNancy Colangione, Big Mama, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Best Supporting Actress in a MusicalMadeline Johnson, Benny Southstreet, Guys and Dolls Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy or DramaDavid Mycoff, Big Daddy, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Best Supporting Actor in a MusicalColby Coren, Nicely Nicely Johnson, Guys and Dolls Best Set Design/DressingBobby Foster and Jonathan Forrester, Rumors Best Lightning DesignPat Durako, Hairspray Jr. Best CostumesKathleen Henby and Janice Guazzo, Hairspray Jr. Best ChoreographyMolly Carlin-Folk and Jonathan Forrester, Hairspray Jr. Best Stage ManagerBeth Bristol, Nuncrackers   Read Story »

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City to seek federal grant to hire 12 firefighters

The city of Hendersonville would substantially expand first responder service if the fire department is successful in getting a federal grant to hire 12 firefighter/EMTs.   Read Story »

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City formally asks for quarter-cent sales tax vote

The Hendersonville City Council voted on Thursday to ask the N.C. Legislature to allow a referendum in the city on a quarter-cent sales tax.   Read Story »

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A second Democrat announces candidacy for state Senate

Patsy Keever, a retired schoolteacher, former Buncombe County Commissioner and one-term state House member, announced on Thursday that she is running for the 48th N.C. Senate District, setting up a primary next March for the Democratic nomination.   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (205)

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

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Clear Creek Road man faces drug charges

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office drug enforcement team arrested a 31-year-old Clear Creek Road man on four felony drug charges after they executed a search warrant at 201 N. Clear Creek Road. About three and one half ounces of crack cocaine and a handgun were seized.One person was arrested as a result of the search. Chaz Antoine Motley remains in the Henderson County Jail under a $89,000 secured bond on felony charges of cocaine trafficking, possession with intent to sell cocaine, maintaining a house for the sale of drugs and possession of firearm by a felon.   Read Story »

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Facing rising costs, city may seek sales tax referendum

Hendersonville City Council members had endured two days of financial forecasts, volleyed 10 “revenue options” and seen their feedback memorialized on sticky notes a facilitator plastered onto poster board when Councilman Steve Caraker pitched his ask for the next budget get-together.   Read Story »

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Senate confirms appointment of East Flat Rock native to appeals court

North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr applauded the Senate confirmation of Allison Jones Rushing as a Circuit Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.   Read Story »

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Renee Kumor wins inaugural Dot Marlow Catalyst Award

Renee Kumor, who has crusaded for programs to better the lives of women and children in Henderson County for 42 years, was named the first recipient of the Dot Marlow Philanthropic Catalyst Award Monday night.   Read Story »

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