Henderson County News
Henderson County Public Library received the 2018 Local Government Federal Credit Union Excellence in Innovation Award at the Henderson County Board of Commissioner’s meeting on Monday.
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A local group is collecting paper goods, diapers, soap, cleaning supplies, canned food, toiletries and other items for victims of Hurricane Florence in Eastern North Carolina. The drive will start Thursday morning when volunteers staff a collection site at the old Food Lion parking lot.
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Sheriff Charlie McDonald didn’t know why he had been called to the Board of Commissioners meeting in the Historic Courthouse on Monday night but admitted that he “smelled a rat.”
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Mills River News
Glenn C. Marlow Elementary has been designated an “Exemplary High Performing School” by the National Blue Ribbon School program of the U.S. Department of Education.
One of only eight North Carolina public schools and 349 nationwide to be recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2018, Glenn C. Marlow Elementary specifically earned the “Exemplary High Performing Schools” award.
"This is such an outstanding honor for our school, our staff, our students and our community,” said Principal John Hart.
The National Blue Ribbon Schools are public and non-public elementary, middle, and high schools that are producing outstanding results for all students, demonstrating consistent excellence, and making progress in closing gaps in student achievement.
To be eligible for nomination, schools must be in the top 15 percent of all schools in the state when ranked either on student performance in state reading and mathematics assessments or on a composite index that may include these and other subject assessment results, as well as additional student performance measures like attendance.
Specifically regarding student subgroups, “Exemplary High Performing Schools” must also be in the top 40 percent of all schools in the state when student subgroup performance is ranked using either of the aforementioned methods. For high schools, “Exemplary High Performing Schools” must be in the top 15 percent of all high schools in the state when ranked on the most recently available graduation rates.
“This recognition is a testament to the legacy of learning and excellence that has been built by everyone who has passed through these halls and been in our community since Marlow opened in 1999,” said Hart. “I am so proud of our students and staff who work so hard to carry on this legacy each and every day. They earned this.”
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Henderson County News
A Fletcher man was sentenced to more than six years in prison after a Henderson County Superior Court jury convicted him of armed robbery. Samuel N. Angram III, of 31 Talley Drive, Fletcher, was convicted by a jury of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon. Angram was sentenced to 74 months in prison and $800 restitution.
District Attorney Greg Newman announced case dispositions from a Sept. 18-28 term of Superior Court. Judge Gregory Horne presided.
In other cases:
Jamal Blanton, of 1009 Fassifern Court, pleaded guilty to Assault on a Female and Failure to Appear. Blanton was sentenced to 100 days confinement.
Jeannie S. Orr, of 204 Gull Avenue, East Flat Rock, pleaded guilty to Breaking and Entering and Larceny after Breaking and Entering. Orr was sentenced to 19 months in prison.
Christina L. Robinson, of 10 Adair Court, was convicted by a jury of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon. Robinson was sentenced to 74 months in prison and $800 restitution.
Nicholas P. Trombetta, of 605 S. Central Avenue, Landis, pleaded guilty to Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle, and Resisting Public Officer. Trombetta was sentenced to 17 months in prison and $1632 restitution.
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Henderson County News
General Electric Co. announced on Monday that it had replaced chairman and CEO John Flannery after just 14 months on the job after a hoped-for turnaround in the company's finances failed to materialize.
Once a titan of Wall Street, General Electric installed 55-year-old H. Lawrence Culp Jr. as chair and CEO. Culp, who ran Danaher Corp. from 2000 to 2014, is the first outsider to become CEO in GE’s 126-year history, the Boston Globe reported.
GE's Lightning Solutions plant in East Flat Rock has figured in the iconic company's financial troubles. Along with other plants in its lighting solutions division, the East Flat Rock location has been put on the block. So far, no buyer has been announced and the plant is still operating in the meantime.
In February GE reached a deal to sell the overseas units of the lighting business. "Shedding the remaining, mainly U.S.-based lighting business is part of a broad restructuring plan aimed at divesting $20 billion worth of assets to focus the remaining company on three core divisions: power, aviation and health care," Reuters reported.
GE also said it will take a huge writedown of $23 billion at its troubled power unit that will total as much as $23 billion, the Globe reported, and it withdrew its earnings and cash flow guidance for 2018.
“While GE’s businesses other than Power are generally performing consistently with previous guidance, due to weaker performance in the GE Power business, the Company will fall short of previously indicated guidance for free cash flow and EPS for 2018,” the company said in a statement.
Culp served as President/CEO of Danaher Corporation from 2000 to 2014.
"During his tenure (at Danaher), he led the highly successful transformation of the company from an industrial manufacturer into a leading science and technology company," GE said in a news release. "Under Mr. Culp’s leadership, Danaher executed a disciplined capital allocation approach, including a series of strategic acquisitions and dispositions, a focus on investing for high-impact organic growth and margin expansion, and delivering strong free cash flow to drive long-term shareholder value. During his 14 years at the head of Danaher, the company’s market capitalization and revenues grew five-fold."
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Flat Rock News
"The Glass Menagerie" is Tennessee Williams’ thinly veiled autobiographical play about the everlasting damage family members can inflict on one another even while proclaiming the noblest motives.
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Henderson County News
The Flat Rock Playhouse announced Friday that it is closing the Playhouse downtown and moving smaller productions and the Music on the Rock shows it has staged there for seven years to the Mainstage in Flat Rock.
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Henderson County News
Special needs children and adults from all over Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina have been invited to participate in the inaugural “Special Needs World Series” on Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Bob Lewis Park, at 164 Jacob Holm Way in Candler. Gates will open at 12:15 p.m. and the opening ceremonies will begin at 1 p.m. The event is being coordinated by Special Needs Sports of WNC and the Enka Youth Sports Organization to allow special needs athletes and their families the opportunity to play sports in a world-class facility located close to home. There is no charge to play or to attend, and organizers hope for a great turnout to support the special needs population. “We’re excited to be one of the first events at this new first-class facility,” said Donnie Jones, founder and executive director of Special Needs Sports. His athletes play every Saturday during the spring and fall in Hendersonville, but he expects this unique facility – seven fields with astroturf infields – will make this weekend’s “World Series” a memorable experience for them and their families. His program, which is free to anyone who wants to participate and is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Four Seasons-Hendersonville, has grown to include more than 150 players of all ages and abilities. But Jones wants to be clear – everyone is invited this Sunday! Anyone with special needs, regardless of age, ability, residence, or degree of disability, is invited to participate as a player. Contact Jones at 828-606-5691 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information, or just show up on Sunday afternoon. “We don’t care if you’ve never held a bat or thrown a ball before, we want anyone who has special needs and wants to participate to be a part of this event,” Jones said. He also hopes spectators will show up to cheer for the athletes.
“There’s no admission cost and we guarantee it will be the most rewarding afternoon you can imagine. Seeing their smiles and hearing their laughter when they are on the ballfield, with their parents and siblings cheering them on…there’s nothing like it,” said Jones. Read Story »
