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Nicholson resigns over Juneteenth remark
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David Nicholson, the longtime executive director of the N.C. Apple Festival, resigned Thursday one day after news outlets reported his offensive Facebook post disparaging the new Juneteenth holiday and proposing instead an "Old Fat White Man Day." Read Story »
Tags: race | North Carolina Apple Festival | David Nicholson | slavery | black lives matter | Juneteenth | black history
Henderson County News
Apple Festival is back to celebrate 75th anniversary
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After a year off during pandemic restrictions, the North Carolina Apple Festival returns to Main Street this year in time to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Read Story »
Tags: North Carolina Apple Festival | 2021 apple crop | 2021 Apple Festival
Henderson County News
Patriotic flyover set for Apple Festival weekend
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The Bandit Flight Team will fly over downtown Hendersonville once again in an aerial salute to America during the N.C. Apple Festival on Saturday, Sept. 4. Read Story »
Tags: North Carolina Apple Festival | Apple Festival | flying | 75th Apple Festival
Henderson County Life
Bandit flyers will present aerial parade on Labor Day
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The Bandit Flight Team will be flying over Downtown Hendersonville on Labor Day in an aerial salute to America. Read Story »
Henderson County Business
Orchard Trail Days set for Labor Day weekend
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Orchard Trail Days will be held Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-7, to kick-off the 2020 apple season. Read Story »
Tags: North Carolina Apple Festival | 2020 apple crop | 2020 Apple Festival
Henderson County Life
Q&A: Apple Ambassador eager to promote the industry
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What made you want to be apple ambassador? Read Story »
Henderson County Life
The Lightning's Apple tab is on the street!
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The Hendersonville Lightning's special Apple Festival section is on the street. Read Story »
Tags: Festivals | North Carolina Apple Festival | 2018 apple crop | 2018 Apple Festival
Henderson County News
To get a head buff, register for Tour d'Apple by Wednesday
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Tags: North Carolina Apple Festival | bicycling | Tour dApple
Henderson County News
Seventh grader helps design 2018 Apple Festival logo
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The North Carolina Apple Festival unveiled the logo for the 72nd annual festival on Tuesday, showcasing the work of a rising seventh grader. Read Story »
Henderson County News
Nominations open for Apple Farmer of the Year
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United Community Bank is accepting nominations for Apple Farmer of the Year, the annual award presented at the opening ceremony of the North Carolina Apple Festival to a grower who has made significant contributions to the apple industry. Read Story »
Tags: North Carolina Apple Festival | 2018 apple crop | 2018 Apple Festival
Henderson County News
Moss column: Counting the blessings of Harvey
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The slow-motion catastrophe that Hurricane Harvey has wrought in Houston, a storm off the coast of North Carolina, Kim Jong-un’s decision to lob a missile over the heads of the Japanese people and the carnival sideshow that is the American presidency have made me thankful this week. Read Story »
Henderson County News
Beware of bicycles in today's Tour d'Apple
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Tags: Festivals | North Carolina Apple Festival | bicycling | Tour dApple
Etowah News
Grand marshal has been important to apple industry
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Although this year’s Apple Festival Grand Marshal, J.D. Obermiller is known for his strawberries, he has been closely involved with that bigger red fruit for 40 years. Read Story »
Henderson County News
Apple Ambassador has missed lots of festivals
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A committee interviewing candidates for the North Carolina Apple Ambassador title stumped Kayce Lancaster when it asked, “What’s your favorite part of the Apple Festival?” Read Story »
Henderson County News
Apple Festival fixes backwards note
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The North Carolina Apple Festival unveiled an updated 2015 festival logo that corrects backward facing musical notes. The Apple Festival logo had drawn some criticism for its emphasis on music rather than the apple crop. Read Story »
Henderson County News
Apple Festival unveils 2015 logo
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The North Carolina Apple Festival on Tuesday unveiled a 2015 logo that highlights the festival's music. Read Story »
Henderson County Life
Apple Ambassador eager to represent industry
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Emily Rachel Holbert, who was named the 2014 Apple Ambassador by the North Carolina Apple Festival last week, says she looks forward to representing the apple industry. Read Story »
Henderson County Business
Survey says Apple Festival generated $12.5 million
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The North Carolina Apple Festival said Monday this year's festival brought an economic impact of $12.5 million and contributed to the local economy beyond the festival itself. Read Story »
Hendersonville News
LIGHTNING PHOTOS: King Apple Parade 2013
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The North Carolina Apple Festival's King Apple Parade featured the usual lineup of fire trucks, bands and floats and this year a governor, which has not happened in a long, and a smattering of protesters holding signs about women's rights, voting rights and teacher pay. Read Story »
Henderson County Life
Apple Festival draws a crowd
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Though Labor Day weekend was at the mercy of Mother Nature, the 67th annual Apple Festival proved to be resilient enough to outlast showers. Read Story »
Tags: Festivals | Historic Downtown Hendersonville | North Carolina Apple Festival | apple farming
Henderson County News
Rain chance back up to 60%
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The chance of showers and thunderstorms climbs to 60 percent through Monday as the North Carolina Apple Festival brings thousands of visitors to downtown Hendersonville. Read Story »
Henderson County Life
LIGHTNING PHOTOS: Apple Festival opens
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Mildred Lyda was named the United Community Bank Apple Farmer of the Year, a drizzly morning gave way to a sunny afternoon and apple growers praised this year's crop as the 67th annual North Carolina Apple Festival kicked off on Friday. Read Story »
Hendersonville News
Gov. McCrory to ride in King Apple Parade
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Gov. Pat McCrory is scheduled to ride in the King Apple parade at the North Carolina Apple Festival Monday, the first time in 21 years that an incumbent governor has visited Hendersonville for the festival. Read Story »
Henderson County News
Apple Festival 2013: Bicyclists ready to tackle 100-miler
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The Four Seasons Rotary Club is launching the first Tour d'Apple event on Labor Day in conjunction with the North Carolina Apple Festival. Read Story »
Henderson County News
Apple Festival 2013: Festival dares to cross the street
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At 67, the North Carolina Apple Festival is old enough to cross the street. Read Story »
Henderson County News
Apple Festival 2013: Apple agent honored as grand marshal
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Marvin A. Owings Jr. has devoted his career to promoting the apple industry, honoring farmers for the job they do. This weekend the apple industry is honoring him. Read Story »
Henderson County News
Apple Festival 2013: Ambassador proud of her apple heritage
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As Labor Day approached, Madison Vaughn looked forward to her role as the 2013 Apple Ambassador of the 67th North Carolina Apple Festival. Read Story »
Henderson County News
Apple Festival 2013: Crop looks good
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A year ago, apple growers limped into Labor Day weekend with a very short crop after suffering the second spring freeze in five years. The April freeze followed by summer hailstorms wiped out about 60 percent of the county's signature farm commodity. Read Story »
Edneyville Business
Ronald Lamb, a well-known apple grower, dies
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Ronald Ray Lamb, a well-known apple grower and businessman, died Monday after a long battle with kidney cancer. He was 77. Read Story »
Henderson County Life
Apple Festival adds bike ride to orchards
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The North Carolina Apple Festival and the Cooperative Extension have added a bike ride to apple orchards to the festival activities this year. Read Story »
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