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Local Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Prison for Multiple Felonies
Hendersonville – Lafoy Ball Jr., 57, of Hendersonville, was recently sentenced to a minimum of 110 months and a maximum of 144 months in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of Felony Larceny, including one Felony Larceny from a Construction Site. Ball also acknowledged his status as a Habitual Felon during the hearing. The sentencing was presided over by the Honorable Superior Court Judge Peter Knight.
Democratic Party chooses fourth nominee for School Board
Josh Williams, a Hendersonville native and 2001 graduate of Hendersonville High School, will be on the ballot as a Democrat in the Nov. 5 election, replacing Crystal Cauley, who died unexpectedly on June 16 at age 44. A single father of a 4th grade student in the county schools, Williams...
French Broad River MPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan seeking public comment
The French Broad River MPO's Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Elevate 2050, will be kicking off the first phase of public input opportunities for the plan in August. The MTP is a federally-required transportation plan for urbanized areas with a population over 50,000 and helps to guide transportation decision-making and multimodal priorities for the region. The plan is scoped to include four phases of public input over roughly the next year. The first phase is focused on developing a Vision & Goals for the region. The Vision & Goals that are developed will be used to help evaluate potential transportation projects for inclusion in the plan, so public input is greatly encouraged.
Housing Assistance Corp. receives major funding for affordable workforce housing
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. – July 19, 2024 – In a significant boost to the Apple Ridge Development Project, the Dogwood Health Trust announced on Friday, July 12th, an award of $1M to support infrastructure for the Apple Ridge Subdivision in Henderson County. This funding matches the county’s commitment of $1,500,000 towards infrastructure. Additionally, Dogwood Health Trust has committed $500,000 over the next two years to enhance HAC’s capacity to meet the rising need for safe, affordable workforce housing in its region.
Of Petals & Pigments
Flat Rock’s floral fête continues under new ownership. A painting or sculpture may last millennia if properly protected. Meanwhile, fresh-cut flowers wilt and wither within days. Art in Bloom, a blossom bash for a local cause hosted at The Gallery at Flat Rock each summer, will explore this striking juxtaposition in late August.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEET ON JULY 23rd
The League of Women Voters of Henderson County (LWVHC) will host Dr. Chris. Cooper, Political Science & Public Affairs professor at WCU, for a program on Tuesday,. July 23, 2024, from 11:30 am until 1 pm at First Congregational Church, 1735 Fifth. Avenue W, Hendersonville 28739. Please feel free to...
I-26 sections will be closed overnight July 16-18: What to know about detours, timing
A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will close areas of Interstate 26 tonight, Tuesday, July 16, through Thursday, July 18, to safely conduct construction operations in the area, according to a news release from NCDOT. For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media. Here's...
Dogwood grant supports Apple Ridge affordable housing development
An affordable housing development on Sugarloaf Road received a major boost with a $1 million grant from Dogwood Health Trust, the Housing Assistance Corp. announced on Friday. “We are grateful for the continued affirmation of our work by these long-standing partners," HAC Executive Director Margaret Lebeck said in a news release. “We are focused on meeting challenges of the current housing landscape through dynamic collaboration, Housing Assistance has been helping people find their way home since 1988, but never has housing been a more critical factor of our local economy.”
Answer Woman: Is using turn signals the law? Can you be ticketed for not using them?
Today’s burning question asks about the legality of not using turn signals and what happens to those who do not use them. Have other questions for our staff? Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez at KChavez@citizentimes.com and your question could appear in an upcoming column. Question: Perhaps someone could...
Bridge dedication ceremony to take place for slain deputy
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsnow) — The community is coming together on Thursday to honor a fallen hero. The bridge located on Hendersonville’s Four Seasons Boulevard at the I-26 overpass is being dedicated to Henderson County Deputy Ryan Hendrix, who was killed in the line of duty in September 2020. A dedication ceremony is planned for July 18, starting at 9 a.m., outside the front entrance of the sheriff’s office, located at 100 North Grove Street in Hendersonville.
Henderson County First Responders to Compete in Red Cross Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on July 18th
Local police and fire departments are gearing up for some friendly competition at the Battle of the Badges blood drive on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the American Red Cross Henderson County Offices. The address is 211 1st Ave E Hendersonville, NC 28792, in the basement office.
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