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California company moving plant to Mills River

MILLS RIVER — An injection molding company is moving its manufacturing plant to Mills River from the west coast, creating 26 new jobs. Smart Products Inc. announced  today that it would spent $3.2 million to build a 30,000-square-foot building in Mills River that will house their manufacturing, research and design, and executive offices. The plant makes valves and pumps that are used in a variety of industry sectors including automotive, food and beverage, and medical. “Our company is committed to quality. Henderson County and the Town of Mills River have showcased the resources we need to continue producing our product and stay competitive in the industry,” stated company CEO Mark Jernigan. “We are pleased that Smart Products has chosen to join our community, and recognizes our workforce concentration and strength in polymers, in addition to a welcoming business environment,” stated Chairman Tommy Thompson of the Henderson County Board of Commissioners. The project’s location was encouraged through support from Henderson County, the Town of Mills River, and customized training from the NC Community College System, administered by Blue Ridge Community College. Melissa Smith of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina managed the project in cooperation with HCPED. Newly created positions will include engineering, assembly, shipping, quality and administrative responsibilities. Hiring for the initial positions will commence in late summer 2016, with employment inquiries handled through Carolina HR Partners. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Stephen Murphy at 828-654-6990 x701 or steve@carolinahrpartners.com. To learn more about Smart Products, please visit www.smartproducts.com. For more information about the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development and its role in protecting and building a strong local economy, visit www.strategiclocation.com.   Read Story »

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Town to repave Laurel Park Highway next week

The town of Laurel Park is repairing and repaving Laurel Park Highway from White Pine Drive to Crystal Springs Drive this week.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Mickey Marvin scholarship fund is 'a chance to give back'

Mickey Marvin, the football star who played at West Henderson High School, the University of Tennessee and in the NFL for the Oakland Raiders, is being honored with a new scholarship.   Read Story »

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Lazy Otter Outfitters launches French Broad floats

A popular summertime cool-off — floating the French Broad — is coming to Henderson County, as Lazy Otter Outfitters launches its river tubing rental service.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Colorful and creative, Chalk It Up! turns 20

Barbara Hughes has been getting letters from all over congratulating her on the 20th anniversary of an event that started when she sent her two kids outside her Main Street shop to draw on the sidewalk.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (89)

You will not want to miss this week’s Hendersonville Lightning, our in-depth look at the craft beer industry in Henderson County, profiles of the brewers and operators and features on a brewery tours and more.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Valley Hill, Council on Aging win grant for elderly fall prevention

Valley Hill Fire Department and the Henderson County Council on Aging have been selected as a winners of a 2016 NC Regional Remembering When conference scholarship. The Remembering When program, sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association,  focuses on fire safety and fall prevention for older adults. Training through the Remembering When conference will provide the team with materials and information geared to help the Henderson County community reduce injuries and deaths related to fire and falls among older adults. Upon completion of the training, the Council on Aging and Valley Hill Fire Department will work together to provide presentations to older adults in Henderson County, train staff members on fire and fall prevention, and perform home visits specifically geared towards the Remembering When™ program. “We are excited to be partnering with Valley Hill Fire Department on this project and look forward to bringing the Remembering When program back to the Henderson County community,” said Wendy Billings, Outreach and Resource Coordinator for the Council. “This fire safety and fall prevention training will serve our staff, volunteers, clients, and community well.” "Working together with the Council on Aging for Henderson County will enable Valley Hill Fire Department to better connect and educate the older adults that live in our community so they can continue to live independently at home in a safe environment” says Chief Tim Garren. Additionally, on June 30, the Valley Hill Fire Department hosted a lunch-and-learn session for the Partnership for Independent Living, the Council on Aging’s care management team. “The breadth of information was incredibly helpful," said Suzanne Sherrill, a care manager with the Council on Aging. "From learning that 60-65 percent of their calls are medical related and how they deal with falls, to seeing how the jaws of life work, I’m now equipped with a better understanding of their services and better able to serve our clients.”   Read Story »

Henderson County News

City hires deputy fire chief (2)

Darren J. Miller has been hired as the new Deputy Fire Chief for the Hendersonville Fire Department, Fire Chief Joseph Vindigni announced.   Read Story »

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Parkhill to retire as BRCC president

Blue Ridge Community College President Molly Parkhill announced on Monday that she plans to retire from her decades-long career in higher education.   Read Story »

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