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16 graduate from United Way Rising Leaders program

After eight months of education and community service, 16 members graduated from the Rising Leaders Program of the United Way of Henderson County better prepared to start making a difference as volunteers with Henderson County nonprofit organizations.   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (2)

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

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Sam the Therapy Dog running for Hero Award

When she first met Sam, a six-month-old puppy that someone dropped off at the Saluda Veterinarian Hospital, Nancy Weinhagen had no way of knowing that the sad-eyed lab mix would bring so much joy and comfort to so many.   Read Story »

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Dandelion takes over Playhouse dining hall

The Dandelion Eatery, a downtown cafe staffed by women from Safelight, the domestic violence shelter, will take over management of the dining hall at the Flat Rock Playhouse and the concessions at the Mainstage and Playhouse Downtown locations, the Playhouse and Safelight announced Tuesday. "We couldn't be more excited or proud to partner with Safelight,” Flat Rock Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Lisa K. Bryant said in a news release. “Their dedication to the community is exemplary, and their successes on behalf of the families they attend inspire. That we have the opportunity to help expand their mission and good works at any level is, frankly, an honor. Dually, the quality of their products will exponentially enhance our patron's experience when visiting the Playhouse, while the cultural impact it will have on our artists as they relish delicious meals together is sure to be significant." Safelight Executive Director Tanya Blackford also praised the partnership. “Safelight is thrilled to partner with Flat Rock Playhouse to provide concessions for their theatre productions and summer programs through Dandelion Eatery, our job training restaurant,” she said. “At Dandelion, interns learn the job skills they need to secure stable employment and provide financial security for themselves and their families. This opportunity with Flat Rock Playhouse means we will be able to expand the Dandelion internships we offer to even more survivors of violence or trauma.” During the “high season” at Flat Rock Playhouse, the dining hall provides food for 24 Apprentices and 8 Interns working at the Playhouse. Three meals a day, six days a week are provided at no cost to those participating in the Flat Rock Playhouse Apprentice and Internship programs. Professional actors and Playhouse staff will also be able to dine in the dining hall, should they choose to elect for a meal plan or punch card program. Safelight runs one of the largest shelters in Western North Carolina for abused women, men and their children. Services are free and available to victims of interpersonal violence in shelter and outreach (non-shelter). It is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Over time, Safelight has evolved from a strictly crisis-driven agency to one striving to develop longer-term services addressing community needs such as low-income housing and the availability of medical, mental health and substance abuse resources. They have also created job training programs for their residents and non-residents in The Safelight Resale Shop (formerly The Purple Ribbon) and Dandelion Eatery. Dandelion, a local eatery in downtown Hendersonville, opened in 2013 and is exclusively staffed by women making a new start for themselves. While working at Dandelion, these interns are trained to re-enter the workforce by either working front or back of house. Dandelion has also been praised for their use of locally sourced fresh produce and baked goods. This partnership with Flat Rock Playhouse, overseen by Dandelion chef Anna Masteller, will be similar in terms of staffing and quality. In addition to running the dining hall for Flat Rock Playhouse, Safelight will be managing the concession stands at both venues, providing delicious baked goods and treats to attending patrons. "This partnership is one of the most exciting things to come together in my two years at the Playhouse,” says Flat Rock Playhouse Director of Development Ashley Pirsig. “Our patrons are going to be blown away by the delicious and creative concession stand offerings including signature cocktails, organic air-popped popcorn, even hot offerings like grits bowls and flat breads." The concessions partnership with Safelight will take effect with the opening of Million Dollar Quartet at the Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage on April 28th and run through the closing of A Celtic Christmas in December at the Playhouse Downtown.   Read Story »

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Expect delays from cleanup of fiery crash on I-40

A crash reported near Canton prompted the N.C. Department of Transportation to close all westbound lanes of I-40 West at the U.S. 23/74 Interchange at 3 a.m. today. Although the road reopened about sunrise delays were expected for a few more hours.   Read Story »

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New weather stations help manage apple spraying

Apple farmers will have a new tool for watching weather conditions and planning for more efficient spraying when the Agriculture Extension Service installs six new weather stations. And they can watch the weather without going outside.   Read Story »

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Freezing temperatures, and crop damage, varied widely

DANA — Danny McConnell's frost alarm went off Saturday night at 10:15, about when he expected it to. The next 10 hours would deliver either very bad news or not as bad and on Sunday afternoon McConnell was leaning toward the latter.   Read Story »

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HB-2 delivers first public blow to local tourism

HB2, the controversial North Carolina law that withholds state anti-discrimination protections from gay, lesbian and transgender people, has cost the Henderson County tourism economy its first publicly announced loss.   Read Story »

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Mike's on Main owner honored as 'Main Street Champion'

Patty Adamic, owner of Mike’s On Main in downtown Hendersonville, was named a Main Street Champion at the 2016 North Carolina Main Street Conference in Goldsboro.   Read Story »

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