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HOLIDAY ROUNDUP: Turkey Trot to Cookie Caper to Apple Rise

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LOCAL BRIEFS: Orchestra on Sunday, Blue Ridge ringers, Books for Good

Four Seasons Orchestra plays Sunday at BRCC   Read Story »

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Former member is named operations director of Boys & Girls Club

A homegrown talent, Carlos Vega, has been hired as the new operations director for the Fazio Family Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County, the youth organization announced.   Read Story »

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Affordable housing listening sessions resume

The Hendersonville City Council’s affordable housing listening sessions, postponed due to Hurricane Helene response efforts, have been rescheduled. As the community recovers, addressing the housing crisis remains a top priority. The sessions will gather valuable input from residents to shape the city’s strategic housing plan.   Read Story »

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Bearfootin’ Bear auction raises $122,800 for nonprofits

For a while on Saturday night, it looked like the annual Bearfootin’ Bear auction might fall short of last year’s total of $117,000.   Read Story »

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BRCC announces 'Build Your Future' grants for career transition

Blue Ridge Community College is launching a new "Build Your Future" grant opportunity for those seeking employment or a career transition following Hurricane Helene.   Read Story »

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BOO! Treat Street carnival and costume contest takes place on Halloween

Hendersonville's annual Treat Street Carnival returns on Halloween from 5 to 8 p.m. on Main Street, Henderson County Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville announced.   Read Story »

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'Mary from Virginia' modeled volunteer spirit

When he heard about “Mary from Virginia,” a faithful disaster relief volunteer at Etowah Elementary School, schools Superintendent Mark Garrett assumed Mary was a transplant from the commonwealth to our north.   Read Story »

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Atkinson students moving to Boys & Girls Club

While 22 Henderson County schools will resume regular operations on Tuesday, Atkinson Elementary School experienced flooding during the storm, causing damage that needs to be repaired before students and staff can safely return.   Read Story »

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The Lightning is free at these racks

The Lightning remains free again this week at six racks.   Read Story »

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