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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 »

North Carolina Sports

Elite riders will race at Jackson Park this weekend

Two-time U.S. cyclocross national champion Stephen Hyde and ProCX points leader Kerry Werner lead a group of elite riders who will be racing at Jackson Park for as North Carolina Cyclo-Cross closes its 2018 season with the ProCX UCI C2 North Carolina Grand Prix Saturday and Sunday. For the Elite Men, look for ProCX points leader Werner, of Advance, N.C., and Hyde, the two-time national champion, who who lives in Easthampton, Mass. Expected to race for the Elite Women are Asheville’s Lily Williams and Emily Werner of Advance, N.C. Werner swept both days of racing in Hendersonville for elite men last year, while Williams captured silver medals both days for elite women. The 14th Annual Hunter Subaru NCGP is the final east coast stop for ProCX points before the 2018 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships takes place in Louisville, Kentucky. Henderson County Parks & Recreation Department will partner with North Carolina Cyclo-Cross to host the family-friendly event in Jackson Park. The race course takes advantage of the varied terrain at the venue. Racing will start at 8:30 a.m. both days, with the featured UCI Elite Women starting at 1:20 p.m. and the UCI Elite Men starting at 2:30 p.m. ET.  The event is free for spectators. The Vendor Zone will be located near the infamous “wall” on the course and features a children’s cyclocross course and displays, including vehicles from Hunter Subaru. There will also be food available from Hubba Hubba Smokehouse and the Flat Rock Village Bakery. Jackson Park will remain open all weekend for public use, but there will be no through traffic during the event. Juniors can race for free at Hunter Subaru NCGP this year. There are three events each day for mixed (boys and girls) age groups 9-12, 13-14, and 15-18. Registration for collegiate, masters and elite racers ranges from $25 to $45, and is open online until Thursday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m. (https://legacy.usacycling.org/register/2018-3014). Day-of registration is available for non-UCI races and closes 30 minutes prior to the start of each designated race. There is an additional $10 fee for day-of registration, which opens daily at 7 a.m. and closes 3:15 p.m. at Shelter #4.  “I am excited to have our presenting sponsors OrthoCarolina and BMW Southern Regional Centers partnering with NCCX to enhance the racer and spectator experience” says Tim Hopkin, the founder and organizer of NCCX. “Cyclocross racers both new and returning can look forward to enjoying the competition, camaraderie and fun which is the NCCX series. From start to finish this will be an awesome season. The racers, families and our NCCX community will ensure that.”Cyclo-cross is a fast-paced, spectator-friendly cycling discipline that combines road and mountain bike aspects, requiring riders to switch terrains and at times dismount and run or carry their bikes. Racers range from junior riders to master’s categories with beginner-expert races offered.For more information regarding the NCCX series visit the NCCX website at www.nccyclocross.com or contact series founder Tim Hopkin at (828) 674-9782.   Read Story »

Henderson County Sports

World Equestrian Games wraps up

Germany’s Simone Blum made equestrian history as she was crowned Individual World Champion in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Jumping Championship on Sunday as the FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018 concluded its two-week run at Tryon International Equestrian Center. It was a bright spot on the closing day of the games, which during its two-week run had its share problems made by man and Mother Nature.   Read Story »

Mills River Sports

Mills River to dedicate Thomas A. Bryson basketball court today

The Town of Mills River will dedicate the Thomas A. Bryson Memorial Basketball Court at 6 p.m. today, giving the community a last tribute to a beloved husband, father and neighbor who was murdered one year ago on Thursday. Friends of the Bryson family raised money to build the basketball court in memory of Bryson, who loved to watch basketball games that his sons coached and played.   Read Story »

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