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Fletcher News
SBI investigating death of 35-year-old in police custody
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FLETCHER —The SBI is investigating the death of a 35-year-old man who died in police custody after fighting with officers and then being handcuffed, Fletcher Police Chief Dan Terry said in a news release. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | police use of force
Henderson County Life
Fletcher Community Chorus 'back in sing' for concert next week
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FLETCHER — Fletcher Community Chorus is “back in the sing” and ready to present its first free public concert in two years. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | performing arts
Fletcher Four Seasons Politics
Bill Moore, lifelong advocate for Fletcher, dies at age 75
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FLETCHER — William B. "Bill" Moore, who served the town of Fletcher for 22 years as a council member and mayor, died Tuesday at Mission Hospital. He was 75. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | Fletcher Community Park | Fletcher Mayor Bill Moore | Bill Moore | Bill Moore Community Park
Fletcher News
Authorities issue warrants for two suspects in Fletcher police assault
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FLETCHER —Fletcher police have identified two suspects who they said fled from a police officer after trying to run over him with their car. The Fletcher officer fired his service weapon as a car drove toward him and hit him shortly before noon today, police said. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | Fletcher police
Fletcher Life
Fletcher to celebrate 30th birthday on Saturday
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The Town of Fletcher will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Saturday with music, a Kids Zone, food trucks, a birthday cake and fireworks at Bill Moore Park. Read Story »
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Fletcher Business
Fletcher plant adding 70 employees
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Smartrac Technology Fletcher Inc., which won economic development incentives from Henderson County and the town of Fletcher in January, is adding nearly 70 more employees as part of a major expansion. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | industry | Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development | Smartrac
Fletcher News
Renter set fire that destroyed his home, police say
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FLETCHER — A renter who was living at a home that was destroyed by a fire Wednesday night set the blaze, Fletcher police said. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | fire | arson | Fletcher police
Fletcher Life
Fletcher mayor invites adults to play games
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FLETCHER — Fletcher Mayor Rod Whiteside wants adults to join him in board games. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | parks and recreation | Rod Whiteside | Fletcher Mayor Rod Whiteside | board games
Fletcher News
At 30, Fletcher strives to create a sense of place
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The Town of Fletcher marks a milestone this summer. Thirty years ago in June, the community voted to incorporate as a separate government entity, embracing all the opportunities and challenges that went with that. Read Story »
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Fletcher News
Fletcher police seek suspect in rental car
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FLETCHER — Fletcher police officers responding to a call to a motel near the I-26 Asheville Airport interchange on Friday afternoon found a female victim who had a gunshot wound to her legs. She was transported to an area hospital by Henderson County EMS for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Read Story »
Fletcher News
Charter school, town, conservancy seek grant for 93-acre Summit Park
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FLETCHER — Residents could enjoy a hike to a summit and enjoy a panoramic view of mountains in the distance if a three-party team is successful in a plan to acquire 90 acres of undeveloped land for parkland and a charter school campus. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | Fletcher Town Council | parks and recreation | FernLeaf Community Charter School | Conserving Carolina
Fletcher Four Seasons Politics
FLETCHER Q&A: Whiteside challenges Mayor Moore
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FLETCHER — In Fletcher, Rod Whiteside, 44, who works in risk management and serves as an interim pastor, is challenging Bill Moore, 73, a retired car salesman who is seeking a fifth term as mayor. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | 2017 city elections
Fletcher News
Fletcher fire department says manager stole $325,000
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FLETCHER — The Fletcher Fire & Rescue Department is seeking to recover $325,000 from a former office manager who fire officials say embezzled the money over seven years, according to a lawsuit filed Friday in Henderson County Civil Superior Court. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | volunteer fire departments | Henderson County fire service
Fletcher News
Fletcher celebrates new Town Hall
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FLETCHER — Mark Biberdorf recalled arriving in Fletcher almost nine years ago to interview for the job as town manager.He and his wife drove around, looking at nice neighborhoods, the impressive industrial base and extraordinary community park. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | Fletcher Town Council
Fletcher News
Fletcher rec director appointed to state panel
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FLETCHER — Fletcher Parks and Recreation Director Greg Walker has been elected to serve on the 2014 North Carolina Recreation & Parks Association Board of Directors. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | Fletcher Community Park | Greg Walker | parks and recreation
Henderson County News
Contractor 'tops out' Fletcher's new Town Hall
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FLETCHER — The Fletcher Town Council and mayor and USDA and Cooper Construction officials celebrated the "topping out" of the new Town Hall today in Fletcher. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | Fletcher Town Council | Heart of Fletcher
Fletcher Business
Incentives could bring 80 jobs, $24 million expansion
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FLETCHER — Borg Warner is considering a $24 million expansion that will add 80 jobs at its Cane Creek Industrial Park plant, the Henderson County Board of Commissioners said in announcing a public hearing for nearly $600,000 in economic development incentives. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | economic development | BorgWarner
Fletcher Life
Fletcher group aims to research and preserve history
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Fletcher is a lot more than a wide place in the road with lots of hamburger stands, branch banks and muffler shops. Kenneth Youngblood and Bob Davy think a lot of people don't know that, and they aim to change that. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | Kenneth Youngblood
Henderson County Opinion
LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Five things to watch in 2013
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Five things to watch in 2013: Read Story »
Tags: Flat Rock Playhouse | Mills River | Fletcher | Sierra Nevada | Hendersonville Lightning | Historic Downtown Hendersonville | parks and recreation
Fletcher Business
New tech jobs in Fletcher will pay $40,000/year
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FLETCHER — A company that specializes in long-life battery and fuel-cell technology will invest $7 million and bring 116 jobs paying an average salary of $40,000 to Fletcher, the company announced. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | industry | Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development
Fletcher Business
Pardee board points to foes' electioneering
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The Pardee Hospital Board of Directors on Wednesday drew a distinction between its strict policy governing campaign activity and an effort by Park Ridge Health supporters that appears to endorse candidates who would block Pardee's planned clinic in Fletcher. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | Pardee Hospital | Park Ridge Health | health care | Pardee-Mission joint venture
Fletcher News
Fletcher league cries foul over rental cost
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FLETCHER — John Fiveash, a coach for the Rock Rounds Express, bellowed encouragement to his pitcher from behind the backstop on opening day of youth baseball Saturday. "You got a good catcher, throw it at his mitt. He'll catch it," he shouted to the pitcher. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | Cal Ripken baseball | Babe Ruth baseball | Fletcher Community Park | Greg Walker | Fletcher Mayor Bill Moore | Little League baseball
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