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Developer hopes to ‘clear up the mess’ at Seven Falls

ETOWAH — The sentencing last month of Keith Vinson as the “wheel of the hub” in the fraud surrounding the Seven Falls Golf & River Club moved the property owners, bankers and Henderson County to the next phase — sorting out what’s next and how to make a go of the development.   Read Story »

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'Hendersonville's dog' rescued, living the good life

Babygirl, a timid nomad known on Grove Street as Hendo, Hendersonville, Tiger and simply “Hendersonville’s dog,” has been caught and delivered to dog heaven.   Read Story »

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No charges in fatal dog mauling, sheriff says

After completing an investigation into the pit bull attack that resulted in the death of a 6-year-old boy on Tuesday, investigators have decided not to bring charges against anyone.   Read Story »

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Apple Festival names grand marshal

The 69th North Carolina Apple Festival has chosen a longtime city public works employee as the grand marshal of the King Apple Parade on Labor Day in a nod to the contribution the city work force makes during the four-day festival. John H. Rhinehart Jr., known as Big John, will ride in the grand marshal's car during the traditional festival-ending event on Labor Day on Sept. 7. "For many years, he has assisted the Festival in many ways," the Apple Festival said in a news release. "We also felt that it was important to recognize the entire City Staff for all the work done by all of the departments in the city. Without Mr. Rhinehart and the city staff, we would not be able to operate our community’s largest event." As property maintenance supervisor, Rhinehart was responsible for the mowing city parks, lawns around city buildings, Oakdale Cemetery and around the Oklawaha Trail. He recently retired from the city job. “They helped take care of downtown every Friday morning, making sure any weeds were cut and trash was picked up and the parking lots were clean,” said Public Works Director Tom Wooten. Wooten said he was pleased that the Apple Festival had chosen to honor Rhinehart and the city public works crews. Big John knew the Apple Festival well. “In any special event that we had downtown where we had to have trash collection where crews worked all weekend he basically managed all that from start to finish,” Wooten said. Parade entries available The festival also invited the community to participate in this year’s King Apple Parade. Categories including commercial and non-profit entries. Professional floats are available for lease. Applications to participate in the Parade are available at www.ncapplefestival.org under the Events tab. The cutoff date for entries is Aug. 28. For information, contact the North Carolina Apple Festival at 828-697-4557.   Read Story »

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Cradle of Forestry looks at night-flying critters

PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST — The Cradle of Forestry invites nature enthusiasts of all ages to learn more about night-flying animals during a program on Winged Creatures of the Night at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Bring a flashlight and a sense of wonder to enjoy a special focus on nocturnal life in the summerwoods.   Read Story »

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TD Bank partnership benefits local youth club

TD Bank will kick off a "Bring Change" partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County on Friday with a check presentation for $2,000.   Read Story »

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WEEKEND TIPOFF: Beach music, horses and coon dogs

A beach music festival, Saluda's Coon Dog Day, the Songcatchers Music Series and the traditional Friday night and Monday night music events downtown highlight weekend offerings.   Read Story »

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Paving to start today on city streets

Fifth Avenue from Fleming to Church, Fourth Avenue (the city's downtown bikeway) from Justice to Blythe and streets around Hendersonville High School are among the roads that will be repaved over the next four to five weeks.   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (56)

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning.   Read Story »

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