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Bearfootin' Bears presented to the public; map of their spots on Main Street
HENDERSONVILLE - With heavy rain and thunderstorms in Western North Carolina on May 8, the annual Bearfootin' Bears reveal event was canceled, but the 20 new bears were still revealed by Friends of Downtown Hendersonville on its website. ...
Opinion on proposed 93-bed hospital? Input sought from Buncombe, Western NC residents
The Florida-based owners of the AdventHealth Hendersonville hospital will hold community listening sessions on the expansion of an already planned hospital in Buncombe County. In a May 9 announcement, the nonprofit AdventHealth said it will hold five community listening sessions starting May 14 in Graham, Yancey and Buncombe Counties. It's seeking input on...
What to do on Mother's Day: A list of Henderson County events planned
Mother's Day is May 12, and there will be several events to choose from in the Hendersonville area for outings for mothers. Listed below are events planned this weekend for Mother's Day, including shopping, brunches and even a car show for moms who are Corvette lovers. ...
Health assessment survey launches in Henderson County
Henderson County residents can help shape future health initiatives in the community through a newly-launched survey. Over the next few weeks, a national research firm will conduct random phone surveys with about 200 residents. The confidential survey will ask about residents' health, behaviors and experiences. Selected households will receive a call from “WNC Health.” The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete. ...
Former Asheville golf site to become new home development, provide public sewer connection
ASHEVILLE - A new South Asheville housing development will replace the old Brookwood Golf Club after it was unanimously approved during the May 8 Buncombe County Board of Adjustment meeting. The new development, named Central Park, will bring 23 new single-family homes to the area alongside 185 new townhomes to 455 Mills Gap Road in Arden. ...
West Henderson teacher named Henderson County Public Schools Teacher of the Year
West Henderson High School’s Kelly Stepp was named the district’s Teacher of the Year on May 9 at the award luncheon sponsored by AdventHealth and Boyd Chevrolet. With five years of dedicated service within Henderson County Public Schools, Stepp brings a wealth of experience to her role as a CTE Health Science educator....
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