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You won't want to miss this week’s Hendersonville Lightning.   Read Story »

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Cooper to appeal fed’s denial of flood damage aid

RALEIGH: North Carolina will appeal a decision by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the White House not to grant a major disaster declaration for the May floods and mudslides in western North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper said Tuesday. The Governor’s Office and North Carolina Emergency Management learned Monday that the federal government had denied the state’s request for a federal disaster declaration. The state is seeking the declaration to pave the way for FEMA assistance for people and communities affected by the storms. “Five people died as a result of these storms, and many others suffered damage to their homes and businesses. Many roads, bridges and driveways were washed out,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “People in western North Carolina need help recovering and we will keep doing everything we can to get it to them, including appealing this disappointing decision by FEMA.” North Carolina has already succeeded in getting help from other federal government programs for the same storms. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue declared four North Carolina counties, Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania, as natural disaster areas, and the USDA Farm Service agency is opening its emergency loan program for those and neighboring counties. The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening its loan programs to assist farmers, small businesses and non-profits affected by the disaster. Gov. Cooper requested a disaster declaration covering 13 counties for severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in the period of May 15-31, 2018 including the rains from Sub-Tropical Storm Alberto. North Carolina received a letter from FEMA administrator Brock Long Monday denying the request and explaining that FEMA determined that “the damages resulted from separate and distinct events, none of which were of the severity and magnitude as to be beyond the capabilities of the State and affected local governments.” The state has 30 days from August 20 to submit its formal appeal to FEMA, and is working on it with members of the state’s congressional delegation.   Read Story »

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Hungry cat gets new home after mountaintop rescue

PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST — Brother Wolf recently rescued a cat from an unlikely locale — on top of Looking Glass Rock in Pisgah National Forest in Brevard.   Read Story »

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New Belgium event to benefit 'River Heroes' movie

The Center for Cultural Preservation, WNC’s cultural history and documentary film center announced a partnership with New Belgium Brewing Company to help the Center make its new film on the River Heroes of Western North Carolina.   Read Story »

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Local foundation wins grant for Appalachian roots music show

The Will & Deni McIntyre Foundation has been awarded a $15,000 grant by the Community Foundation of Henderson County to help fund Season 4 of David Holt’s State of Music, an Emmy-nominated public television series distributed nationally by PBS.   Read Story »

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600 volunteers get schools ready in Day of Action

More than 600 community volunteers came together to work on 44 service projects at 23 Henderson County schools as part of United Way of Henderson County’s annual Day of Action on Friday.   Read Story »

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Community Foundation announces new board members

A Henderson County schools administrator and a downtown shop owner have joined the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Henderson County, the foundation announced on Friday. Wendy FryeThe new members are Dr. Wendy Frye, director of high schools for the Henderson County school system, also overseeing Career and Technical Education, and Virtual Learning; and Caroline Gunther, owner of Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique.Frye and Gunther join Community Foundation board members Chair Cindy Causby, Vice-Chair Bill McKibbin, Treasurer David Marshall, Secretary Shirley McGee, Past Chair Les Boyd, President/CEO McCray Benson, Jimmy Cowan, Tom Darnall, Stan Duncan, Chuck Edwards, Elisa Jarrin, Pat Jones, Betsy Lutz, Kevin Parries and Judy Stroud.Community Foundation board members give their time, talent, and treasures to support CHFC’s mission of helping people who care make lasting contributions to causes that matter. To learn more visit www.CFHCforever.org or the Foundation’s Facebook page or call (828) 697-6224.       Caroline Gunther   Read Story »

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Megan’s miracle: A happy ending after a four-year medical mystery

For four years, no one could pinpoint what was causing Megan’s mysterious stomach pain. Then her condition cascaded into a crisis that plunged her to the edge of death and led to a successful heart transplant. This is her story. * * * * *   Megan Edney remembers when she could run and play, free as the wind.   Read Story »

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Teachers to get panic buttons for emergencies

Teachers in Henderson County public schools and Blue Ridge Community College will be equipped with panic buttons that allow them to communicate emergencies with 911 telecommunicators, on-site staff and first responders with the touch of a button, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office and school administrators announced on Thursday.   Read Story »

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