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Cider Jam announces cider makers, food, music

Organizers of Apple Country Cider Jam have announced the cider makers, food vendors and music acts for this new event that will fill two blocks downtown from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Nominations sought for 10th Athena award

The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Athena Award, which will be presented at the annual Business and Professional Women’s Luncheon on Wednesday, May 10, at Kenmure Country Club. Pardee Hospital and Morris Broadband are sponsors of this year’s award and luncheon.Named for the Greek goddess, the Athena award honors individuals who strive to achieve the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way and forge leadership paths for other women to follow.Nominees must be at least 21 years old and live and/or work in Henderson County. Nominees will be honored May 2 at an event at Burntshirt Wineries sponsored by the Judy Stroud State Farm agency.The Athena nominations are reviewed by a panel of judges who live outside Henderson County and in some cases, in other states. The judges rate the nominees based on the Athena award’s values such as mentoring, collaborating and nurturing women.The Athena award was introduced in Henderson County by Vanessa Mintz, a local business leader, chamber volunteer and community advocate. After Mintz’s tragic death in 2011, a local Athena Steering Committee has worked to keep the award alive. Previous local Athena recipients include:• Judy Stroud, State Farm Insurance, 2016• Judith Long, Executive Director of The Free Clinics of Henderson County, 2015• Caroline Long, Executive Director of St. Gerard House, 2014• The Rev. Annie Fritschner, First United Methodist Church, 2013• Myra Grant, former Executive Director Pardee Hospital Foundation, 2012• Joyce Mason, Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 2011• Pat Shepherd, owner of Pat’s School of Dance, 2010• Ragan Ward, Carolina Alliance Bank, 2009• Robin Reed, Bares It All for breast cancer, 2008To download and submit an application, visit the chamber website. Nominations are due April 7.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Nashville Roadshow features classic country hits

Jason Petty and Katie Deal kick off the Flat Rock Playhouse Main Stage season next week with Classic Nashville Roadshow, a country tribute that features a live Nashville band, an authentic set, vintage costumes, classic Opry-style comedy and real country music.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

City residents can load up on free mulch, compost

Hendersonville’s annual mulch and compost giveaway is under way. A backhoe operator will be on site to help load the material at the old wastewater treatment plant at 80 Balfour Rd. Hours are 3:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The giveaway continues through May 13 or until all of the material is gone. The leaves in the compost were collected during the fall of 2015, run through a chipper several times and composted for a year. It should be an excellent addition to vegetable and flower gardens. For questions about this project, please call the Public Works Department at (828) 697-3084.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Council hears 4 plans for Grey Hosiery Mill site

The Hendersonville City Council on Thursday night heard a “high level overview” of four proposals for the redevelopment of the Grey Hosiery Mill site.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Safelight receives $50,000 for shelter renovations

Safelight has received a donation of $50,000 as a matching gift for their capital campaign for shelter renovations.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

United Way 2016 campaign raises record $2.7 million

United Way of Henderson County raised more than $2.75 million in its 2016 campaign, said Denise Cumbee Long, executive director.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

WHHS junior breaks world record again

Although Josh Hainsel gets little renown in his hometown, he’s world famous in sport stacking.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

United Way 2016 campaign raises record $2.7 million

United Way of Henderson County raised more than $2.75 million in its 2016 campaign, said Denise Cumbee Long, executive director.   Read Story »

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