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Locally shot ‘Dirty Dancing’ remake to air May 24 on ABC

The television remake of Dirty Dancing, which was filmed in Hendersonville and other Western North Carolina locations, will air on ABC television at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 24.The production team set up a base in Hendersonville off Seventh Avenue and filmed at the Kanuga Conference Center and its historic summer camp cabins among other locations.The production team brought more than 1,225 temporary jobs to the Hendersonville area and to other locations including the High Hampton Inn & Country Club in Cashiers.The remake is a three-hour primetime special based on the 1987 classic, which was filmed in Lake Lure. It stars Abigail Breslin, Debra Messing, Sarah Hyland, Beau ‘Casper’ Smart and Billy Dee Williams.“Kanuga’s historic and scenic setting suits the production perfectly—over the years more than a few comparisons have been made between Kanuga and the original film’s setting,” a Kanuga ConferenceCenter spokeswoman said last spring. “We’re honored to be a part of another production that showcases the beauty of Western North Carolina.”   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (130)

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

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April showers bring drought relief

After an upgrade in drought conditions, the city of Hendersonville is lifting the voluntary water restrictions that have remained in effect since last Oct. 17.   Read Story »

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Residents rise up against N.C. 191 event barn

Thirty residents urged the Henderson County Board of Commissioners on Monday to revoke a permit that a county zoning board issued for an event barn in a residential zone off N.C. 191.   Read Story »

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Veterinarians offering $10 rabies shots this week

Annual low-cost rabies vaccination clinics for dogs is being held this week at area veterinary clinics. The $10 rabies shots are being held through Saturday at the following clinics by appointment only:All Saints Animal Hospital........................................................697-1717Animals R Us Veterinary Clinic................................................693-7387Animal Care Clinic.....................................................................692-7201Apple Valley Animal Hospital..................................................685-1650Etowah Valley Veterinary Hospital.........................................890-1401Fletcher Animal Hospital..........................................................684-4244Haywood Animal Hospital.......................................................697-0446Health Care for Pets Hospital..................................................891-4848Hendersonville Veterinary Hospital.......................................692-0561Kanuga Animal Clinic...............................................................692-0941Laurel Park Veterinary Hospital.............................................697-5686Merry Forest Animal Hospital................................................890-2471Mills River Animal Clinic.........................................................891-9685North State Animal Hospital..................................................692-1902White Oak Veterinary Hospital.............................................687-2803Rabies is a vaccine preventable disease in humans, dogs, cats and ferrets as well as some domestic livestock. All mammals are susceptible to rabies and it is nearly always fatal. Rabies can be prevented in humans with timely and appropriate treatment. The disease most often occurs in wild animals especially skunks, raccoons, bats and foxes. Raccoon rabies is present in the raccoon population in virtually every North Carolina county.If you think your pet was exposed to rabies or if you have questions, call the Henderson County Sheriff Office’s Animal Enforcement Division at 697-4912. Visit the Communicable Disease-Rabies link at hendersoncountync.org for additional information about the signs and symptoms of rabies and dog bite prevention.   Read Story »

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New ag extension director starts today

Henderson County’s new agriculture extension director is a native of Haywood County who has a Ph.D. and a background as a farm agent in Georgia.   Read Story »

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Rainbow Pediatrics becomes part of Blue Ridge Health

Rainbow Pediatrics in Hendersonville has joined Blue Ridge Health in a move that broadens the pediatric practice's services and offers new payment options for families with high-deductible insurance plans. “We have proudly served pediatric patients in this community for the last 16 years, but we’re confident this move makes sense for our patients,” said Rainbow Pediatrics physician James Horwitz. “Our practice still has the same great providers and staff, but now our patients and their families have access to the exceptional patient-centered services they need to build the medical home they deserve.”The new Blue Ridge Health pediatric practice will provide primary care services under a universal, patient-centered model of care for pediatric patients in Henderson County. Patients will now have access to pediatric primary care, dental services, behavioral health, pharmacy, nutrition and more. Rainbow will still accept the same insurance plans, including private insurance and Medicaid. Patients with high deductible plans or no insurance can pay on a sliding scale based on family size and income.“We couldn’t be happier about welcoming such a talented practice into our family,” said Dr. Richard Hudspeth, CEO and chif medical officer of Blue Ridge Health. “Whether families are looking for a more convenient patient-centered medical home or exploring ways to ease the burden of medical expenses, we encourage moms and dads to pay us a visit.”The practice, at 110 Chadwick Square Court, will continue to make evening hours available. It is open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday with appointments available 8 a.m.-noon Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Blue Ridge Health is a nonprofit healthcare system that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing healthcare needs of our region with high-quality, comprehensive and accessible healthcare services. With 17 locations throughout western North Carolina and additional programs within schools, the agency offers primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health and nutrition services that prioritize the patient care experience.     Read Story »

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'Immigrants in crisis' call legal aid agency for help

Calls for help from “immigrants in crisis” have skyrocketed amid fear and confusion over Trump administration immigration policies, Pisgah Legal Services officials say.   Read Story »

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Ask Matt ... about exodus of national retailers

Q. We’ve lost the Hallmark store, K-Mart, Bi-Lo and now JCPenney. Options to spend our dollars in Henderson County keep dwindling. Why can’t we keep big-name retailers? Add Food Lion and rue21 to the list. I tossed this question to Chamber director Bob Williford, who said that these retailers are experiencing viability problems on a national scale. Williford quickly wheeled off two dozen retail shops that have opened their doors in Henderson County in recent years. Here is a sample from his list plus a couple I added: Dunham’s Sporting Goods, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Shoe Dept. Encore, TJ Maxx, Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts, PetSmart and Hallmark (inside ACE Hardware). Plus, we know Publix, Dollar Tree, and AutoZone are coming.You mentioned two Blue Ridge Mall anchor stores. There may never have been a time since the mall opened in 1983 when all the store fronts were rented. There are legitimate reasons. Many chain stores had franchise rules which required a 30-mile separation, so our initial mall stores were “second tier.” The mall took a big hit in the early 1990s from Biltmore Square mall and there is ongoing competition with a robust Downtown Hendersonville. Also, the mall lacks an easy “back door” vehicle access and it has poor line-of-sight visibility from Four Seasons Boulevard. Finally, we keep building those pesky strip malls and we do like shopping online. Indoor malls are aging out. Folks prefer shopping and dining at town centers like Biltmore Town Park and sitting at home in their jammies cruising the Amazon. Q. Is there a comprehensive list of 55 and older communities in Henderson County that have homes for sale? No. There is no such “official” list. First of all, the term “55 and over” refers to the 1995 US Housing for Older Persons Act that defines how a housing community, often condominiums, may market themselves. To be a legitimate older community, 80 percent of the units must have at least one person living there who is older than 55 years of age. Verification of age must be done every two years. Under the law, if one member of the family (not a child) is over 55, the spouse can be younger. So technically, a development can have more than half its residents under 55. That’s a lot of trophy wives (OK, trophy husbands too).As baby boomers age, many developers see an advantage in using the term “55 and over” but some communities that don’t meet HUD’s 80/20 rule use the term “active adult housing” or “senior living” in their marketing. My cursory research of Henderson County yielded only one true 55 and over age restricted community that offered homes for sale — Riverwind subdivision in Etowah. I found two in Asheville (Bella Vista and Crowfields). Although rare, existing condos or subdivisions, can change to a 55-plus community if they possess the legal authority in their covenants. * * * ADD SHIRRTAIL   Read Story »

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