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LIGHTNING PHOTOS: Bluegrass & BBQ at Jump Off Rock

Henderson County Life

Foundation invites nominations for top philanthropy award

The Community Foundation of Henderson County is currently accepting nominations for the Richard C. and Vina L. Sauer Charitable Leadership Award, which honors a local philanthropist who makes a difference in the community by giving of their time, talent and treasures.   Read Story »

Henderson County Life

Mountain culture nonprofit holds first fundraiser

David Weintraub wants to preserve Appalachian history while there's still time.   Read Story »

Laurel Park Life

Jump Off Rock event should be sunny

The Laurel Park Civic Association hosts the fifth annual Bluegrass & BBQ event at Jump Off Rock on Saturday with barbecue dinners by Pit Boss Barbecue and music by Appalachian Fire, the Rocky Flats Bluegrass Band and Bobby and the Bluegrass Tradition.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Life

Garden Jubilee kicks off festival season

Garden Jubilee, the traditional kickoff of the summer festival season in downtown Hendersonville, will offer thousands of plants and garden accessories and free talks by gardening experts.   Read Story »

Flat Rock Life

Folk Music Festival set at Sandburg Home

FLAT ROCK — Folk musicians from across the region will converge at Connemara on Memorial Day for a day of toe-tapping fun and music as Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site hosts the 28th annual Carl Sandburg Folk Music Festival.   Read Story »

Henderson County Life

Chamber names Athena Award winner

Caroline Long, a Hendersonville mom who turned her own struggles and questions about raising two children with autism into a nationally recognized school for autism treatment, was recognized as the 2014 Athena Award winner for her contributions to the community and her mentoring of other women.   Read Story »

Flat Rock Life

Marini resigns as Playhouse director

The Flat Rock Playhouse announced today that producing artistic director Vincent Marini will step down on May 31 to pursue new opportunities. Lisa K. Bryant, currently Flat Rock Playhouse associate artistic director, has been named interim artistic director.   Read Story »

Henderson County Life

LIGHTNING PHOTOS: Relay walkers 'wish upon a cure'

FLETCHER — Hundreds of cancer survivors, caregivers and supporters gathered at the Agriculture Center Friday night, walking overnight to raise money and lit candles as a memorial to cancer victims.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Life

Marv Larson, longtime volunteer, dies at age 92

Marvin Kenneth "Marv" Larson, who had a heart for service that inspired years of cheerful volunteerism on ballfields and in classrooms and jails, died Thursday at The Laurels, where he had been receiving medical care during several weeks of declining health. He was 92.   Read Story »

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