Etowah News
Owners of residential lots in the Seven Falls development have agreed to a distribution of $5.5 million in bond money Henderson County received after the development failed.
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Henderson County News
Henderson County deputies charged a 45-year-old East Flat Rock man with two child sex abuse felonies after responding to call to Leisure Lane in East Flat Rock on Sept. 5.
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Henderson County News
A manufacturer of knives would invest more than $1.3 million and create 25 jobs in Henderson county at above-average wages for industry under a proposed economic incentive package worth up to $41,000 over five years.
Founded in 1994 in Vero Beach, Fla., Microtech Knives Inc. relocated to Bradford, Pa., after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It opened a second facility in Mills River in 2004. The Henderson County Board of Commissioners has tentatively approved incentives of $9,321 the first year based on the investment and job creation. The company said it would invest $1.1 million in building improvements and $1.257 million in machinery and equipment in an expansion.
Commissioners set a public hearing on the economic development incentives at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, in the board's meeting room on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse. Read Story »
Henderson County News
Thomas Brass's KnollsCam on top of Haywood Knolls caught a black bear giving itself an extended back rub.
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Hendersonville News
FIESTA Hendersonville showcases the culture and contagious rhythms of Latin America through live music, dance, food, artisans, vendors and more from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, in downtown Hendersonville in the Visitors Center block.Sponsored by Ingles Markets, FIESTA Hendersonville features a journey through over 20 represented countries and their people, music, art, food and culture.
With a trio of vocalists and a killer horn section, Orquesta Mayor plays salsa straight up, the way it was meant to be enjoyed. Whether they are covering classic hits from the Fania All-Stars, the energy of El Gran Combo or the contemporary style of Gilberto Santa Rosa, Orquesta Mayor gets the crowd dancing with a powerful rich sound.
Samba is Brazil’s gift to the world. Brazilian Fusion Dance Company brings Rio to the streets of Hendersonville representing Brazilian culture and Carnival through costume, music and dance.
The rich, beautiful culture of Mexican dance is represented at FIESTA Hendersonville by Greenville International Dance Academy. This beautiful presentation of Mexican folkloric dance provides a glimpse into the culture of the region where the costumes and music show both the indigenous history and the Spanish influence.
“Latinos love to passionately tell our stories and share our rich cultures and traditions with people of all ages. And while sharing our stories, it allows us to learn even more about ourselves and how we can best weave ourselves into the communities where we live,” said Adriana Chavela, FIESTA Hendersonville organizer. For more information, contact Chavela at (828) 989-2745 or visit www.holacarolina.com. Read Story »
Fletcher News
FLETCHER — Law officers on Wednesday located a couple wanted on felony child abuse charges in Fletcher and took them into custody, the Henderson County sheriff's office said.
Heather Cochran, Rex Douglas Cochran Jr., 39, and Cali Marie Cochran, 31, were taken into custody at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday at 445 Coffee Lane. Officers from the Fletcher Police Department and deputies from the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office made entry and located them in the basement of a home occupied by friends of the couple. The couple is wanted in North Dakota on felony child abuse charges.
The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office cancelled an Amber Alert they had issued for three-month-old Calie Marie Cochran; the child is safe. She was being evaluated Wednesday night by medical personnel, which is standard procedure when a child is involved. The investigation is ongoing, the Sheriff’s Office said. Read Story »
Henderson County News
Scott Donaldson, a Hendersonville urologist, plans to run for the 11th Congressional District as a Democrat.
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Henderson County News
The historic Quonset hut style Lampley Motors building and the Southern Appalachian Coffee Co. would be bulldozed for new development if the Hendersonville Preservation Commission OKs the demolition.
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Henderson County News
Racing dachshunds, polka, beer and brats will be featured in the seventh annual Oktoberfest from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Southern Appalachian Brewery at 822 Locust St.
SAB will also release of its fall seasonal — the Autumn Ale. The Mountain Top Polka Band will perform and Polka dance instruction will be offered. Haus Heidelberg and Underground Baking Company will provide German fare and hot pretzels. Games for the whole family include keg bowling, stein holding, Hammerschlagen, German costume contests for humans and dogs. Kids Zone is sponsored by Hands On!Admission is $6 at the gate. Under 16 get in for free. For more inforomation visit www.sabrewery.com. Register Wiener dogs now or day of the event at www.eventbrite.com. Read Story »
