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Henderson County Sports

'Big Red Trio' ready to sing national anthem

Matthew Rogers, Steve Johnson and Philip Wiehe lined up for their final Hendersonville rehearsal on Wednesday afternoon before their debut at the Cincinnati Reds baseball stadium on Monday singing the national anthem.   Read Story »

Fletcher Sports

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (210)

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

Hendersonville Sports

City invites public input on Clear Creek Greenway Tuesday

The city of Hendersonville is hosting a public input meeting on the proposed Clear Creek Greenway from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in the City Operations Center, 305 Williams Street.   Read Story »

Henderson County Sports

Hoops challenge: Commissioners split in their Final Four picks

With Duke and Carolina knocked out of the NCAA tournament, Henderson County commissioners and other officials distributed their national championship predictions among three of the Final Four remaining teams.   Read Story »

Henderson County Sports

'A dream come true': Commissioners unanimously endorse greenway plan

One county commissioner called the potential for countywide greenways "a dream come true" to enhance quality of life and serve children. Another marveled at the broad support across business, education and recreation. A third described a countywide greenway network as potentially as important a development as Jackson Park and Blue Ridge Community College.   Read Story »

Etowah Sports

Etowah Valley teaching pro on national team to help veterans

Brian Oliver, teaching pro at Etowah Valley Golf Course, will serve as a National Trainer for PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), a program of the Charitable Foundation for the PGA of America that helps veterans with disabilities enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.   Read Story »

Mills River Sports

Mills River boots budget-busting ballfield bids

MILLS RIVER — Little Leaguers and other kids and adults will have to wait another year before they can play ball at the Mills River Town Park.   Read Story »

Henderson County Sports

Champion Hills to unveil clubhouse makeover

Champion Hills, a private boutique club in Hendersonville, is revealing a new look on March 21. After an expansive search, locally owned and operated firm Design Gallery was selected to head the project — the second clubhouse transformation in the club’s 31-year history. The new color palette plays up the blues, tans and caramels of the BlueRidge Mountains and offers a fresh, upscale lodge feel.The project began on Jan. 2. Highlights to the space include fully updated furnishings and fixtures, a Wine Room with community feasting table, a new martini bar and a new Fazio sports bar/gastro pub. A renovated clubhouse isn’t the only project Champion Hills completed in the past year. The club recently added an additional 2,300 square feet to its state-of-the-art Wellness Center & Pool Complex, implemented programs to enhance golf course appeal and playability and hired Troon Privé to manage their daily operations. All of the enhancements were at no additional cost to Champion Hills members.   Read Story »

Henderson County Sports

NHHS announces new football coach

Jim Beatty, a former head football coach at T.C. Roberson High School and an assistant coach last year at North Henderon High School, has been hired as the new head football coach at North, the school announced. Beatty joined the North Henderson staff this past season after leaving McDowell High School. Since becoming a Knight, Beatty has served as PE teacher, offensive coordinator and assistant football coach.“I’m very excited about this opportunity to become the head football coach at North Henderson and working with this group of kids and this community. I would also like to thank Dr. Shepard and Mr. McDaris for this opportunity,” said Coach Beatty.Beatty is no stranger to what it takes to be successful in western North Carolina and the Western Mountain Athletic Conference. During his eight years as head football coach at TC Roberson High School Beatty led the Rams to two MAC championships (2007 and 2012), four MAC 4A conference championships (2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013), and a finish as the NCHSAA Western Regional Runner-Up in the playoffs (2007). Beatty was also selected as the MAC Coach of the Year in 2012. After leaving the Rams Beatty served as the offensive line coach for Mars Hill University for three years before joining Andy Morgan’s football staff at McDowell High School.“We are excited for Coach Beatty to pick right up where Coach Zach Wilkins left off," Assistant Principal and Athletic Director John McDaris said. "Coach Wilkins did a tremendous job in helping our football program take strides in a more positive direction and we believe Coach Beatty is the perfect man to continue to help us move forward. We are excited about Coach Beatty’s toughness and intensity and look forward to supporting him as he leads our football program."Beatty has been married for 15 years to his wife, Laura.   Read Story »

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