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Henderson County News

Megan’s miracle: A happy ending after a four-year medical mystery

For four years, no one could pinpoint what was causing Megan’s mysterious stomach pain. Then her condition cascaded into a crisis that plunged her to the edge of death and led to a successful heart transplant. This is her story. * * * * *   Megan Edney remembers when she could run and play, free as the wind.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Teachers to get panic buttons for emergencies

Teachers in Henderson County public schools and Blue Ridge Community College will be equipped with panic buttons that allow them to communicate emergencies with 911 telecommunicators, on-site staff and first responders with the touch of a button, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office and school administrators announced on Thursday.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Commissioners threaten to defund Sunday voting

After threatening to withhold funding for Sunday voting before the Nov. 6 election, the Henderson County Board of Commissioners backed off and directed the county attorney to draft a letter protesting the Sunday early voting day the state elections board is requiring the county to offer.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

County eyes new rules for Courthouse gatherings

Activists gather more and more often on the Historic Courthouse plaza, exercising their right to peaceably assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

'Hill Hop' band headlines tonight's Rhythm & Brews

The Company Stores, a six-member "Hill Hop" band that blends elements of Southern music, headlines Rhythm & Brews stage at 7 tonight downtown.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

It'll be the Thomas H. Thompson emergency services headquarters

The new emergency management headquarters will be named in honor of Tommy Thompson, who will retire in December after serving Henderson County for 40 years as clerk of Superior Court and county commissioner.   Read Story »

Mills River News

Pardee wants to build day surgery center in Mills River

Facing population growth and greater demand for day surgery, Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking state approval for a new ambulatory surgery center in Mills River. The hospital on Wednesday filed a certificate of need application for the ambulatory surgery center, which would provide outpatient, same-day surgical procedures on land the hospital bought in December 2015 for $1.75 million. Pardee filed the CON in response to population growth in northern Henderson County, the hospital’s increasing surgery volume and a consumer desire for more affordable surgical options, the hospital said in a news release. In its application to state regulators  Pardee said it would decertify two inpatient operating rooms and move the licenses to the new ambulatory surgery center that would house two operating rooms and two additional procedure rooms. The hospital anticipates a decision from the state some time between Nov. 30 and Jan. 31. “Health care is a dynamic and ever-changing business, and we are committed to leading the transformation of care across the region we serve,” said Jay Kirby, president and CEO of Pardee UNC Health Care. “Our mission is to provide affordable, patient-friendly, accessible and efficient sites of service. The community will benefit from having a lower-cost option for surgical services along with state-of-the-art technology.” “As health care needs in our community grow due to the population shifts toward Henderson County, we feel it is our duty to be responsive to accommodate additional patients in an efficient and affordable manner," he added.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

UNCA, YMCA launch after-school child care at Kellogg Center

A new afterschool child care option will be available this fall in Hendersonville, with UNC Asheville and the YMCA of Western North Carolina partnering to provide services at the Kellogg Center at 1181 Broyles Road, Hendersonville. The YMCA of Western North Carolina will operate the afterschool child care services as part of their 2018-19 program offerings, beginning August 27. Families interested in registering for the program can learn more at http://ymcawnc.org/afterschool. "This is a unique partnership opportunity to expand our services to Henderson County residents, ranging from youth to healthy agers," said Paul Vest, president and CEO of the YMCA of WNC. "We're also excited about building deeper connections with UNC Asheville, its students and alumni, the North Carolina Center for Health and Wellness, and other partners in the community as we all strive to make WNC a healthier community." The two buildings, which total just over 8,000 square feet, also will provide room for the YMCA to add health and wellness programs for older adults, while benefitting from the expertise of the North Carolina Center for Health and Wellness at UNC Asheville. The 46-acre property features forest and field trails, complemented by natural and man-made art. "Our partnership with the YMCA of Western North Carolina extends UNC Asheville's mission to connect to our community and provide high quality character building activities for all ages and stages of life. We are excited to see the Kellogg Center and the surrounding acres once again serve as a learning environment," said Nancy J. Cable, Chancellor, UNC Asheville. The one-year facility use agreement may be extended for up to three years. This is the first time the YMCA of WNC has offered an afterschool program in Henderson County. Families interested in registering for the program can call the Y Business Center at 828.251.5910 or go to http://ymcawnc.org/afterschool to learn more. The Kellogg Center was originally the summer residence of Kathryn A. Kellogg, who bequeathed it to Wake Forest University in 1969, which did not have a university use for it at the time, so it was transferred to the UNC System. The property has been part of UNC Asheville since 1987.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (186)

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

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