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Three arrested for NHHS bomb threat

Henderson County sheriff’s deputies arrested three 17-year-olds and charged them with making a bomb threat that forced a precautionary lockdown of North Henderson High School Wednesday morning. Henderson County Public School system notified the sheriff's office at 10:34 a.m. that a bomb threat had been made against North Henderson High School on social media. The Sheriff’s Office responded and placed the school on a precautionary soft lockdown. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office bomb detection K9 assisted with a sweep of the school where no devices were located. Investigators identified three suspects who were interviewed and charged with making a false report concerning mass violence on educational property. The lockdown was lifted at approximately 12:15 p.m. Charged were Seth Corn, Kain Brown and Anselmo Castillo, all of Hendersonville. were arrested and their bonds have been set at $500.00 each. Their first court appearance was set for Thursday morning.     Read Story »

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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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