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McGrady's class-size fix cruises in 114-0 vote

State Rep. Chuck McGrady on Thursday celebrated a rare victory for a substantive piece of lawmaking — a unanimous vote by the House for a bill that rolls back the Legislature’s budget-busting class-size requirement.   Read Story »

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Grant will fund scanning of historic photos

The Henderson County Public Library will be able to scan and save thousands of historic Baker Barber photographs thanks to a $16,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Henderson County. “With the Community Foundation’s first grant in 2016 we were able to digitize nearly 13,000 photographs,” said Mark Burdette, who is the reference and special collections librarian. “This second grant will allow us to continue preserving an important part Henderson County history.”to continue the digitization of photographs within the Baker Barber Collection. The photographs in the Baker Barber collection range from local street scenes and daily life to family portraits and landscapes.The Community Foundation of Henderson County, founded in 1982, supports charitable programs in the greater Henderson County area. For more information contact Mark Burdette at the Henderson County Public Library, 828-697-4725 ext. 2307, or mburdette@henderson.lib.nc.us.   Read Story »

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Troopers prevent possible Valentines Day suicide

The actions of State Highway Patrol troopers saved the life of a distraught young woman who appeared ready to jump off a U.S. 25 bridge onto I-26 on Valentines Day. Trooper Christopher Jeffries was on routine patrol when he was approached by motorists who said they had observed a young female, possibly in her 20s, standing on the overpass of U.S. 25 at Naples. Trooper Jeffries raced to the scene where he found the woman, obviously distraught, standing on the southbound side of the U.S. 25 overpass. After contacting Highway Patrol dispatch to request assistance from other troopers, Jefferies approached the female. Seeing the female was upset and sobbing, Jefferies engaged in conversation with her, attempting to calm her down. At one point during the conversation, the female sat down on the edge of the bridge while conversing with Jeffries. While attempting to develop a sense of security for the female, Jeffries stooped to both knees while continuing to talk to her. Putting his own life at risk, Jeffries seized an opportunity to grab the female’s arm to keep her from falling. Trooper Mark Corbin, who had responded to the call and arrived on scene, helped pull the woman to safety. Troopers Haley Onderdonk and Kyle Smith stopped the westbound traffic on I-26 during the incident. The female was placed into the custody of the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office where she was provided further assistance. “The selfless acts of heroism demonstrated by these troopers make me proud to be a member of this fine organization”, said Col. Glenn McNeill, commander of the State Highway Patrol. “Each day, officers across our country voluntarily place themselves in danger to save the life of another.”   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Social media sparks chatter about an HHS lockdown

Law enforcement officers and Hendersonville High School officials say social media exaggerated a possible threat against the school that drew a police response and had parents asking questions.   Read Story »

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County orders report on turf fields for prep athletics

The Henderson County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday directed the county's architectural firm to investigate the cost and feasibility of adding artificial turf at sports fields at all four county high schools after hearing comments for and against product.   Read Story »

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Sandburg superintendent leaving for Harpers Ferry historic site

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site Superintendent Tyrone Brandyburg is leaving Connemara on Feb. 24 to become superintendent of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia. He has served the Sandburg Home for more than four years and most notably has led the park through major preservation work on the historic home and barn buildings. He also served during the park's 45th anniversary and the National Park Service 100th Anniversary during 2016. “I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with the talented group of employees, volunteers and partners at the Sandburg Home”, Brandyburg said. “I truly enjoyed the work we accomplished and the plans we developed to preserve the history of Carl Sandburg. I am very proud of the conservation work on the main house which included the repair of the conservatory and the design of a new ventilation system. I will remember well working with the park team to find solutions to issues within the Park.” “I am also excited about the opportunity to work with the staff at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. I look forward to working with partners and the local communities in an effort to continue telling the stories of more than 1,000 years of human history in the region, which includes its military significance, John Brown and Storer College.” A farewell event will be held the evening of Friday, Feb. 24. If you would like to attend please call the park for more information and to RSVP at 828-693-4178. Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is a unit of the National Park Service. The park is located three miles south of Hendersonville off U.S. 225 on Little River Road, and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily. For further information, please telephone 828-693-4178, or visit nps.gov/carl.     Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (117)

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

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Sheriff's office looking for missing teenager

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a missing 17-year-old last seen at her home on Monday, Feb. 6. Logan Mackenzie Anders may be in the Brevard, Asheville or Mills River areas, the sheriff's office said. Please contact the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office at (828) 697-4912 if you have any information on Logan’s whereabouts.   Read Story »

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Bluegrass headliner announced for Apple Country Cider Jam

Balsam Range is the lead bluegrass act for the first Apple Country Cider Jam, a hard cider festival expected to draw several hundred tasters to downtown Hendersonville on Saturday, April 22.The festival, from 1 to 6 p.m., will be a ticketed event with cider tasting, bluegrass and food trucks. Sponsored by AgHC, the nonprofit that promotes farming in Henderson County, the festival is a cooperative effort of the city of Hendersonville and the county Tourism Development Authority. Sixteen local and regional cider producers in North Carolina have been invited to set up tasting booths. Henderson County has three hard cider makers — Bold Rock, Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards and Naked Apple, which operates Flat Rock Ciderworks on Main Street.   Read Story »

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