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City to pitch Dogwood lot as hotel, parking deck

Lew Holloway has become a collector of facts about on old hotels.   Read Story »

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Man shot by deputies is charged with murder

Henderson County sheriff's deputies shot a man after he led law officers on a pursuit from Buncombe County to Polk County, pointed a gun at other motorists, drove more than 20 milies on flat tires after racing through stop sticks and pointed a gun at officers after running away, the sheriff's office said.   Read Story »

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LOCAL BRIEFS: Mountain voices movie, winter forecast, recycling

'The Land Speaks to Us' The Center for Cultural Preservation presents a unique film festival that highlights mountain heritage, Jewish heritage and African-American heritage on Friday, Oct. 30, at the Thomas Auditorium at Blue Ridge Community College.The festival will showcase the world premiere of a new film, “The Land Still Speaks to Us,” which features the voices of mountain elders throughout WNC. In addition to three films, the festival will include live music by local musician Tom Fisch, dinner from local restaurants and panel discussions by local experts following each film. The event will raise needed funds for the Center’s oral history project that has already interviewed more than 50 mountain elders in 10 counties throughout Western North Carolina. The films screened at the Culture Vulture Film Festival include “Where Neon Goes to Die,” chronicling the story of Yiddish culture in the South, “Golden Side of the Tracks” a documentary about Miami’s Overtown, which in its heyday was considered the Harlem of the South, and the new film on mountain heritageThe event will kick off at 6 p.m. with live mountain music and a barbecue dinner. The film screenings begin at 7 p.m. Each film will be followed by a brief panel discussion featuring local experts and the filmmaker. Advance tickets are $20 for all three films, which includes food and drink. Children’s tickets are also available. Tickets are $25 at the door. Tickets are available online at saveculture.org or by calling the Center at 692-8062.   WTZQ broadcasts winter weather special WTZQ radio AM-1600 and 95.3-FM will air a 30-minute Winter Weather Forecast Special featuring Hendersonville weatherman, Paul Speranza at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. The annual show gives listeners a chance the hear Speranza’s predictions for the upcoming winter here in Henderson County.“Paul’s long range winter forecasts are pretty much dead on” said Mark Warwick, general manager of WTZQ. “We already have listeners calling the station to find out when Paul will release it this year.” Listeners will also have the chance to ask questions by calling the studio line at 828-698-1605 during the show.Paul Speranza’s daily forecasts can be heard on WTZQ. Extended versions air at 6 and 7 a.m., noon and 5:25 p.m. and recorded versions twice per hour. New recycling truck will debut on Nov. 13 America Recycles Day will be held in Hendersonville, Friday, Nov. 13, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse.The city Environmental Sustainability Board, along with the MountainTrue Recycling Team and GreenWorks, will join city personnel to display the new city recycling truck. A recycling/sorting challenge will be offered with prizes. The GreenWorks Recycling Educational Vehicle will be available for fun games. Bag Monster, Mr. Recycle Can & Ms. Recycle Bottle will also be on hand. Airman Summey completes training Air Force Airman Cameron D. Summey graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.Summey, a 2015 graduate of Hendersonville High School, is the son of Jacqueline and Tony Fletcher of Hendersonville and is the brother of Glenn Summey.   Read Story »

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Pardee in top 5% for patient safety

Pardee Hospital was named among the top 5 percent in the nation for patient safety in 2015 by Healthgrades, an  online resource that helps consumers research and choose doctors and hospitals.   Read Story »

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Grymes joins United Way as development director

The United Way of Henderson County has announced the hiring of Sarah Grymes as director of resource development.   Read Story »

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Homeowner charged in shooting death of toddler

CRAB CREEK — Henderson County sheriff's investigators have charged the homeowner with involuntary manslaughter in the accidental shooting that killed a 2-year-old girl Monday.   Read Story »

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Ask Matt ... about Saluda Grade, gateway art

Q. What is the current status of the rail line that goes through Saluda? Will it ever be used for train traffic again? The rail line that bisects Saluda, commonly known as the Saluda Grade, once held claim to being the steepest standard-gauge rail line in the U.S. The 11-mile line begins its ascent at the foot of Melrose Mountain just outside Tryon and in the last 2.6 miles the track rises 606 feet until it reaches Saluda. The line continues nine more miles to East Flat Rock up a more moderate grade. Norfolk Southern still owns the rail line but it has been 14 years since a train last made the Saluda Grade.Today much of the track is unserviceable due to washouts and dense vegetation growing in the railway corridor. Norfolk Southern, you may remember, sold 92 miles of its Western North Carolina system in 2014. Watco, under the new name of Blue Ridge Southern Railroad, owns the track up to milepost W-26 which is near the Zirconia Road crossing. Norfolk Southern still owns the remainder of the line which crosses Lake Summit, extends southward through Saluda, Tryon, Landrum, S.C. (the end of the inactive line) and on to Spartanburg.Although the Saluda City website boasts of "future passenger excursions up the Grade," it ain't happening. When I asked Saluda Town Administrator John Cannon about the line he said he knew of nothing new. Across the state line, the Spartanburg County economic development folks see no movement either. They believe that Norfolk Southern is holding on to the line in case they need to move West Virginia coal. A Norfolk Southern spokesperson related to me that they are "reserving this line for future use should business conditions justify reactivation." Well of course.Now if you want to see a cool display of the Saluda Grade plus the link to Hendersonville, chug on over to the Historic Courthouse and step into the Heritage Museum. It's free. Q. What's going to go on the grassy hill at the south entrance to Hendersonville next to AutoZone? I thought they were going to put an apple sculpture in that park. Maybe a fountain? According to city officials there are no plans to put a sculpture or anything else on the grassy knoll. I suspect the city fathers might be reluctant to opt for another fountain but as they say, hope springs eternal.     Read Story »

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Duke to acquire Piedmont Natural Gas

Duke Energy will acquire Piedmont Natural Gas for approximately $4.9 billion in cash and $1.8 billion in debt, the Charlotte-based companies announced Monday.   Read Story »

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LIGHTNING PHOTOS: Volunteers attack weeds in Laurel Park

LAUREL PARK — Good weeds and bad weeds was the theme of the day as volunteers and AmeriCorps workers deployed to two town parks and a sod field on Sunday.   Read Story »

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