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Tom Orr, leader of theater and lover of local history, dies at age 81
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Thomas E. "Tom" Orr, whose abiding love for his hometown and passion for theater and local history led him to highlight and celebrate the heartbeat of Hendersonville for five decades, died Sunday at Pardee Memorial Hospital after several weeks of failing health, friends said. Read Story »
Tags: Tom Orr | news obituaries
Henderson County News
Dr. Amy Pace, who never stopped teaching, dies
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Amy F. Pace, a beloved Henderson County teacher who continued to push education until the end of her life, died Saturday after an extended illness. Read Story »
Tags: Tom Orr | St. James Episcopal Church | news obituaries | Carolina Village
Henderson County News
Apple Festival names parade grand marshal
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The 73rd North Carolina Apple Festival has named a grand marshal for the King Apple Parade, which culminates the four-day celebration at 2:30 p.m. on Labor Day. Read Story »
Tags: NC Apple Festival | Tom Orr
Henderson County News
Second class of Walk of Fame honorees announced
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Tags: History | Tom Orr | Walk of Fame
Henderson County News
LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Walk of Fame process could be tweaked
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The inaugural class of Henderson County’s Walk of Fame is a good start that revealed both the potential value and the pitfalls of the history-preserving effort. Read Story »
Tags: Tom Orr | Walk of Fame
Henderson County News
'Unwrapping History' a priceless gift to community
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Who knew that a volunteer cast of amateur actors could give such a triumphant performance that delightfully portrays Henderson County history of the past 100 years? Read Story »
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Henderson County News
History 'unwrapped' Thursday in new show
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"Unwrapping Local History," an original play showcasing Henderson County history from the early 1900s through the 1960s, premieres at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Historic Courthouse. Read Story »
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Henderson County News
Walk of Fame accepting nominations
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The Walk of Fame Steering Committee, a joint endeavor for the city of Hendersonville and Henderson County, has now made nomination forms available for the project that honors notable people with downtown markers. Read Story »
Tags: Tom Orr | Walk of Fame
Henderson County Life
New play highlights history, honors Robert Morgan
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"Sunbonnet and Straw Hat," an original play portraying Henderson County history and celebrating native-born writer and poet Robert Morgan, will debut at 7 p.m. Friday, July 26, in the courtroom of the Historic Courthouse on Main Street. Additional performances are scheduled Saturday, June 27, at 1 p.m. and at 7 p.m., and Sunday, July 28, at 2 p.m. Read Story »
Tags: History | Tom Orr | Historic Courthouse | Henderson County Heritage Museum | Robert Morgan | Carolyn Justus
Hendersonville News
Residents to rededicate Ninth Ave. school marker
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Residents have been invited to the rededication of a historic marker on U.S. 64 West and Valley Street in Hendersonville next week. Read Story »
Tags: Henderson County schools | Ninth Avenue School | Sixth Avenue School | Tom Orr
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