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Project Dignity founder wins Athena Award

Henderson County News

Art exhibit co-stars in 'Appalachian Spring' performance

The Four Seasons Chamber Orchestra presents masterworks by Aaron Copland and Caroline Shaw at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 Sixth Avenue West. Tickets are $10 only at the door, and support the orchestra.   Read Story »

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Pat's School of Dance announces recital times

Pat’s School of Dance will hold its annual Recitals and Performing Arts Showcase this weekend and next weekend at Hendersonville High School.   Read Story »

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WNC Flyer kicks off bicycling season Sunday

Never before has Western North Carolina offered so many opportunities for those who prefer two wheels.   Read Story »

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Five charged with multiple drug felonies in East Flat Rock bust

The Henderson County Drug Task Force with assistance from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and Henderson County and Transylvania County SWAT Teams arrested five people on multiple drug felonies after excuting simultaneous search warrants at homes on Lamplighter Lane and Madison Claire Avenue in East Flat Rock. Detectives seized a firearm, ammunition, methamphetamine, marijuana, and numerous items of drug paraphernalia. After execution of the search warrant, detectives arrested the following individuals: Benjamin Howard Tweed, 47, of Madison Claire Ave in East Flat Rock:-Felony aid and abet possession of a firearm by felon-Misdemeanor possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce-Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia-Misdemeanor possession of marijuana paraphernalia-Tweed was released after posting a $6,700 secured bond. Jennifer Susan Wilson, 35, of Madison Claire Ave in East Flat Rock:- Felony possession of a firearm by felon- Misdemeanor possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce- Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia- Misdemeanor possession of marijuana paraphernaliaWilson remains incarcerated in the Henderson County Jail under a $16,700 secured bond. Amanda Blackwell Duncan, 42, of Lamplighter Lane in East Flat Rock:- Felony maintain a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping or selling a controlled substanceDuncan was released after posting a $6,000 secured bond. Jonathon Michael Ervin, 32, of Sleepy Gap Rd in Arden:- Felony possession of methamphetamine- Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernaliaErvin was released after posting a $6,500 secured bond. Allison Kristine Whipple, 30, of Lamplighter Lane in East Flat Rock:- Felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver methamphetamineWhipple was released after posting a $12,000 secured bond. Sheriff Lowell Griffin encourages members of the community to report drug related information to (828) 694-2954.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Help find Matti, a bloodhound who ran away

The owners of a prized bloodhound are seeking the public's help in finding the dog after she got spooked on a walk and ran away on Sunday.   Read Story »

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Fundraiser features American Idol singer, Asheville Tourists announcer

The sheriff's office v. seniors softball game has landed American Idol contestant Meghan Woods to sing the national anthem and recruited Asheville Tourists announcer Tim Lolley to call the play by play.   Read Story »

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Downtown receives national Main Street accreditation

The Downtown Hendersonville Main Street Program has been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center.   Read Story »

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This week's Lightning is on the street

This week's Hendersonville Lightning is on the street.   Read Story »

Saluda News

Land eyed for shooting range now conserved forever

SALUDA — Land in Saluda on the edge of the Green River Game Lands that was once targeted for an outdoor shooting range is now a protected natural area. On May 17, Conserving Carolina purchased the 78-acre property on Macedonia Road with strong support from the local community.   Read Story »

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