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LIGHTNING PHOTOS: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

More than 500 participants declared the second annual Turkey Trot a success after finishing an early morning run ahead of a guilt-free Thanksgiving feast.   Read Story »

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Ellis steps in as Pardee chief medical officer

Pardee Hospital and its chief medical officer, Dr. Robert T. Kiskaddon, parted ways after hospital administrators declined to renew his contract."I can't tell you a whole lot because it's a personnel issue," said Dr. Bill Medina, a retired oncologist who is a member of the Pardee Hospital Board of Directors. "There were a number of issues involved. Dr. Kiskaddon did a lot of good things and we certainly wish him well. Ultimately, at the end of the day, (Pardee CEO) Jay Kirby has the responsibility and privilege of choosing the members of his management team and the board tries not to get involved."The hospital has appointed Dr. David Ellis as interim chief medical officer, serving on a part-time basis while sustaining his ob-gyn practice."He's stepped into that position already," Medina said. "He's been a leader on the medical staff for a number of years. He's run his own practice for many years and he has had a longstanding interest in health care management."Pardee administrators declined to comment on the change in the executive suite, saying the hospital "does not comment on personnel issues."Then-CEO Kris Hoce hired Kiskaddon as Pardee's first chief medical officer in July 2010 to help guide clinical programs and services, serve as a liaison between physicians and the administration and involve physicians in the strategic planning and decision-making processes, Pardee said in a news release announcing Kiskaddon's appointment.Kiskaddon had previously worked as medical director of the Carle Foundation Physician Services in Urbana, Ill., and had served in health care management roles since 1980 while also working in emergency medicine.     Read Story »

Henderson County News

Shop local, win $500

Shoppers who buy from a Henderson County merchant or dine locally may enter a drawing for a $500 gift package sponsored by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, First Citizens Bank, McDonald's and Henderson County government.   Read Story »

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Pardee participates in 'Giving Tuesday'

Pardee Hospital Foundation on Tuesday will participate in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to charitable giving that combines the power of social media and the generosity of people to bring about real change in their communities.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

McDonald sacks deputies after election

Sheriff Charlie McDonald sacked six deputies a week after he was overwhelmingly elected to the office for the first time, telling the employees in termination papers that their services were no longer needed.   Read Story »

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Turkey Trot signup tops 500

The second annual Turkey Trot is shaping up to be bigger — and warmer — than the inaugural event.   Read Story »

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Gimme shelter: Flat Rock residents endorse park pavilion

FLAT ROCK — A high school special education teacher, a middle school phys-ed teacher and a Flat Rock Planning Board member last week urged the Village Council to add a pavilion at the Park at Flat Rock.   Read Story »

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Area native wins D.A. job in western NC

Ashley Welch says she "was never a kid that knew really what I wanted to do."   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (27)

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning.   Read Story »

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