2010 Hendersonville Newscomers Guide

2010 – 2011 Newcomer’s Handbook

Henderson CouNty, NC

Henderson County Chamber of Commerce 204 Kanuga Rd. | Hendersonville, NC 28739 hendersoncountychamber.org Publication of the Asheville Citizen-Times

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contents

the facts

the Law

History

10 Government

42

Climate

11 Voting

44

Geography

12 Law Enforcement

45

Demographics

14 Driver’s License

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Economy

16

Employment

18

Taxes

20 Education Transportation

48

Healthcare

51

the fun

Arts/Culture/ Points of Interest

the basics

56

Outdoor Attractions

22 Post Office Business Organizations 22 Getting Connected 26 Real Estate 26 & Housing

Recreation/Sports

29 Senior Citizens

60

Major Parks

29 Important Numbers

62

Shopping

32

Civic Clubs & Organizations

33

Communications

35

Library Services

36

Churches / Religion

37

Historic Downtown/ Attractions Performing Arts

The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce Newcomer’s Guide is published by the Asheville Citizen-times, P.o. Box 2090 Asheville, NC 28802 All contents are copyrighted and may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without written permission from the publisher.

Contacts: Marketing and Publications Manager, tricia Speziale Edwards 828-236-8991 | pspezial@gannett.com Retail Advertising Manager, Michael Chauvin 828-252-5913 | mchauvin@gannett.com Telephone numbers, Web site addresses, and public/government office contacts are subject to change.

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on behalf of the entire Henderson County business community,

the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce welcomes you!

We hope the information provided in this guide is useful, whether you are visiting our area for leisure or relocation purposes. As a local business membership organization, boasting 1,000+ members, the Chamber works to present one voice to build a healthy economy and improve the quality of life in Henderson County.

Representing our members, the Chamber pursues its purpose through the development of business, the economy, community, human resources and public affairs. Whether you are here for a visit, interested in relocating or already residing in our community, we encourage you to patronize our local Chamber member businesses and enjoy all they have to offer. And of course, if we can be of assistance to you in any way, please stop by our office at 204 Kanuga Road in downtown Hendersonville.

We look forward to serving you!

Bob Williford, President Chamber Staff and Volunteers

Henderson County Chamber of Commerce

204 Kanuga Road (corner of Kanuga and Church Street) Hendersonville, NC 28739 Tel: 828-692-1413 | Fax: 828-693-8802 Email: chamber@hendersoncountychamber.org Web: hendersoncountychamber.org Serving Hendersonville, Laurel Park, Flat Rock, Fletcher, Mills River and the entire Henderson County area. |

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introduction

Surrounded by the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, Henderson County is both beautiful and breathtaking.

Hendersonville is known as “The City of Four Seasons,” an ideal community for young families, retirees and all those in between. A place where one can be as idle or active as one wishes, Henderson County has attracted hundreds of families looking for a gentle climate, beautiful scenery, ample recreational facilities and friendly people.

Henderson County is nestled atop a 2,200-foot scenic mountain plateau between the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains. The county is just a short distance on the Blue Ridge Parkway from Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi. Major metropolitan areas are a short drive from Hendersonville, located conveniently on Interstate 26 with close access to Interstates 40, 85 and 81.

The weather is moderate and invigorating, offering a beautiful array of seasonal changes. Boasting an average high temperature of 84 degrees in summer and 45 degrees in winter, the climate is conducive to year-round outdoor activity. The ideal balance of weather paired with the awesome mountain scenery makes Henderson County a great place to live, work, play or visit.

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The balanced economy of Henderson County is based on industry, agriculture, retirement and tourism. Development is encouraged in areas conducive to maintaining the excellent quality of life available here. Henderson County offers abundant cultural opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages: Flat Rock Playhouse - The State Theater of North Carolina, The Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, festivals throughout the year, and parks and hiking trails all add to the diverse entertainment and recreational opportunities.

Whether you’re looking at our area for relocation or visitor purposes, we hope you’ll take the time to get to know us a bit better.

Guides are available throughout the year at:

Henderson County Chamber of Commerce

204 Kanuga Road (corner of Kanuga and Church Street), Hendersonville, NC 28739

the Visitors Information Center

Henderson County Travel & Tourism 201 S. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792

the Asheville/Hendersonville Airport Visitors Center Requests for additional copies, please call 828-252-3907

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history Hendersonville was a rich, rolling uninhabited Cherokee hunting ground

before Revolutionary War soldier William Mills “discovered” it in the late 1780s. He received one of the first land grants west of the Blue Ridge.

Mills, by right of discovery, was allowed to christen some of Henderson County’s picturesque regions.

Bearwallow, Sugar Loaf, Bald Top, Mills River and Mills Gap are names that remain today. The county was named for Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court, Judge Leonard Henderson, serving from 1829 to 1833.

In the 1840s, Hendersonville received its original charter and had a population of several hundred residents. The first rail line reached Hendersonville in 1879, ushering in a new era of access to the outside world. However, parts of the county had long been known as retreats, including the “Little Charleston” of Flat Rock, in which South Carolina’s Low Country planter families had maintained second homes since the early 1800s.

Henderson County is considered a “typical” mountain county because it is comprised of mountain ranges, isolated peaks, a rolling plateau, and level valley areas.

Originally, agriculture was the sole producer of revenue for Henderson County citizens. Tourism later added to the economy, followed by retailing, manufacturing and retirement. Having easy access from the lowlands, Hendersonville became a summer vacation spot because of the area’s invigorating climate. Industrial development became an important aspect of the economy after World War II, with the founding of the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Division. As a result, the economic base today is manufacturing, agriculture, tourism and retirement development. Henderson County has long been known for its thriving apple orchards and leads the state in apple production.

the first rail line reached Hendersonville in 1879,

ushering in a new era of access to the outside world.

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Communities within Henderson County have played a large role in the success of the area. Flat Rock, with its wealthy settlers, formed a continuous and ever-renewing link between the mountain natives and the world of business and new ideas.

Fletcher is known for the beautiful Calvary Episcopal Church, the “Westminster Abbey of the South,” and has memorials to many historic figures. There are many colorful places throughout Henderson County named for land appearance as well as founders and settlers of the region. Others are of Indian origin, such as Zirconia, Horse Shoe, Etowah, Tuxedo and Bearwallow. Other notable historic sites in Henderson County include the Woodfield Inn (1852), Connemara (final home of Carl Sandburg and originally known as Rock Hill) and St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church. For detailed information about the history of Henderson County, contact the Henderson County Public Library.

climate

Hendersonville has always been known for its moderate year-round weather.

It enjoys the advantages of a typical mountain climate, yet it is protected by the higher ranges from some of the rigors of winter. The average summer high temperature is 84 degrees with an average winter high temperature of 45 degrees. While the temperature drops below freezing on more than half the nights in winter, it is rare, even in the coldest weather, that it fails to rise above freezing in the afternoon. The average length of freeze-free growing season in Hendersonville, and over the agricultural valley and gentle slopes, is about six months of the year.

Summer weather is pleasant in Hendersonville. Ninety degree weather occurs only once a week on average in the summer, less than one-third as often as in the eastern part of the state. The average annual precipitation is 46.7”.

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84°

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77° 68°

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59° 47°

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Jan

Feb

34°

41°

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64°

62°

56°

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28°

Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Source: State Climate Office of North Carolina (Median temperatures calculated as summer, June-Aug.; winter, Dec.-Feb.)

geography Henderson County is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but is situated in an

intermontane basin formed by the French Broad River and its tributaries. The area is rich with mountain ranges, isolated peaks, rolling plateau and level valley areas.

The county has a total area of 375 square miles of which 374 square miles is land and 1 square mile is water.

The county’s largest body of water is Lake Summit, a reservoir impounded by the Duke Power Company for hydroelectric generation. The county is almost encircled with mountains. On the west the county touches the Pisgah Ledge, and the eastern and southern boundaries coincide roughly with the Blue Ridge and Saluda Mountains.

The county seat is situated in a bowl surrounded by mountains.The lowest point in the county is along the Rocky Broad River at approximately 1,200 feet, and the high point is located on Young Pisgah Mountain at approximately 5,200 feet. The county’s major waterways are the French Broad River, Mills River, Green River, Little River, Mud Creek, Clear Creek, Cane Creek and Hungry River. The sides of Henderson County’s mountains are primarily steep, and those around Bat Cave are stony and perpendicular.

Source: US Census Bureau (2000 data)

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Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club— A reality—not a dream. Established and secure gated community with: Blue Ridge Mountain views, Award-winning golf course, Clubhouse with restaurant and lounge, Social Center, Sports complex with pool, tennis and fitness center.

Mountain homesites from $100’s.

Homes and Golf Course Villas from $300’s.

Visiting golfers welcome.

Cummings Cove Realty • 20 Cummings Cove Pkwy.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

828-891-5848 • 800-958-2905

Take a photo tour at cummingscove.com

No federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. This is not intended to be a real estate sales offer or solicitation in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where prior registration is required. All plans and prices are subject to change without notice.

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Just 8 miles west of Downtown Hendersonville on Rt. 64 and 15 minutes south of Asheville Airport.

demographics Henderson County total population is approximately 103,669 with a population density of 238 persons per square mile.

Population by City/Community Balfour

1,200

Barker Heights

1,237

Bat Cave

3,159

Etowah

2,766

Hendersonville

12,005

Mills River

6,266

Mountain Home

2,169

Fletcher

6,168

East Flat Rock

4,714

Flat Rock

2,910

Laurel

2,161

Saluda

581

(Part in Henderson County)

Valley Hill

2,137

Sources: US Census Bureau (2008 population data), Scarborough (R2 2009) and City-Data.com

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Age

(Mean 50.1) 21.4%

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4.5%

2.4%

9.5%

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7.4%

8.7%

6.9%

6.3%

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Age

Population by Race

Henderson

North Carolina

White persons

89.1%

74.0%

Black persons

3.4%

21.6%

American Indian and Alaska Native persons

0.3%

1.3%

Asian persons

0.9%

1.9%

Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin

8.3%

7.4%

Source: US Census Bureau (2008 data)

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Education Grade school (8th grade or less)

5.7%

Some high school (not graduate)

7.2%

High school graduate (12th grade or GED)

28.3%

Some college (not graduate)

21.9%

College graduate (4-year college)

16.7%

Some post graduate (no advanced degree) Post graduate degree

1.9% 10.2%

Source: Scarborough (R2 2008-9)

Employment White Collar

29.8%

Blue Collar

22.5%

Employed full-time

39.9%

Employed part-time

12.3%

Not Employed

47.7%

Management, Business and Financial Operations

8.7%

Professional and Related Occupations

16.0%

Service

10.4%

Sales and Office

5.0%

Construction, Extraction and Maintenance

5.5%

Production, Transportation and Material Moving

6.6%

Source: Scarborough (R2 2009)

Household Income $24,999 or Less

23.9%

$25,000 - $34,999

12.4%

$35,000 - $49,999

16.6%

$50,000 -$99,999

34.3%

$100,000 - $199,999

10.5%

$200,000 or more

2.4%

Source: US Census Bureau (2006 – 2008 economic data)

Housing

Median Home Value: $190,044 Average Residential Home Closing Price: $238,196 Cost of Living 100% Composite Index: 102.1 Source: Hendersonville Board of Realtors/WNC Regional Multiple Listing Service, Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, Community Profile, Community Information data.

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economy A Great Place to Work & Live.

Henderson County’s economy is based on industry, agriculture, tourism and retirement. The first settlers were attracted by agricultural opportunities, and the area has been popular as a summer retreat for more than 100 years. Then, in the years following World War II, a greater effort was made to balance the economy by attracting industry. The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development (HCPED) works to attract industries that enhance the life of county residents by providing good jobs while preserving the quality of life. This has brought about improvement of the business community, but not at the expense of the peace and tranquility for which the area has long been known. Hendersonville is still a friendly town with green benches on the sidewalks. It is well-known for the excellence of its homes and suburban communities.

Houses, condominiums and apartments are available in a wide range of prices to suit any taste.

The largest employers are Henderson County Public Schools, Margaret R. Pardee Hospital, Park Ridge Hospital, Ingles Markets, Henderson County Government, Wilsonart International, and Arvin Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, Inc. There are more than 135 manufacturing establishments in Henderson County, employing over six thousand workers.

...enhance the life of county residents by providing good jobs

while preserving the quality of life.

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employment For information about employment in the Henderson County area contact: NC Employment Security Commission 26 Francis Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-1703 or any of the private employment services in the area.

Employment by Private Industry

Variable Employee Count

Manufacturing

5,933

Retail

5,086

Health Care

4,735

Hospitality and Food Service

3,667

Construction

2,638

Administrative and Waste Services

2,029

Wholesale Trade

1,185

Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting

1,084

Other services (ex. Public Administration)

1,004

Professional and Technical Services

843

Finance and Insurance

786

Arts, Entertainment and Recreation

711

Transportation and Warehousing

565

Educational Services

418

Information

350

Real Estate, Rental and Leasing

258

Management Companies & Enterprises

206

Unclassified

139

Utilities

64

Mining

27

total Employee Count

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top 15 Employers Henderson County Public Schools Margaret R. Pardee Hospital Park Ridge Hospital Ingles Markets Henderson County Wilsonart International

1000+ 1000+ 500 - 999 500 - 999 500 - 999 500 - 999

Education Health Care Health Care Retail Service Government Manufacturing

Arvin Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, Inc. Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. GE Lighting Systems

500 - 999 250 - 599 250 - 499

Manufacturing Retail Service Manufacturing

Blue Ridge Community College

250 - 499

Education

PACA, Inc

250 - 499

Professional & Business Services

UPM Raflatac

250 - 499

Manufacturing

Van Wingerden International, Inc City of Hendersonville Continental Teves, Inc.

250 - 499 250 - 499 100 - 249

Retail Service Government Manufacturing

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taxes Sales tax and use Henderson County levies a sales tax of 2% on all items that carry a 5.75% state sales tax, making a total tax of 7.75% on purchases of tangible commodities, room and cottage rentals, laundry and dry cleaning services, and certain utility services.

Two percent of the tax is returned to the county in which it was collected. The tax does not apply to medicines sold on prescription, insulin, false teeth, eyeglasses, gasoline, and coin-operated laundries or motor vehicles.

Sales of boats and aircraft are taxable at 3% and manufactured (mobile) homes are taxable at 2%. The maximum tax on a single boat or aircraft is $1,500; the maximum tax per section of manufactured home is $300.

North Carolina law requires each person owning real estate and personal property to list during the month of January to avoid a 10% penalty. There is NO STATE TAX ON PROPERTY. In addition to the above taxes, there are special levies for fire districts, ranging from 6 cents to 11.5 cents.

There is no state sales tax on motor vehicles, but there is a highway use tax of 3% of the purchase price of a new car or the wholesale value of a used car. It is collected by the N.C. License Plate Agency when a car is sold and license plates are purchased.

A new resident in the state would be expected to pay the Highway Use Tax based on wholesale value when NC license plates are purchased. The maximum is $150. There is no minimum.

NC Corporate Income Tax rate is 6.9%

Property tax Information (for 2010-2011 FY) Henderson County Property tax Rate: 46.2¢ per $100 of assessed valuation (20th lowest tax rate in North Carolina)

City of Hendersonville:

38¢ per $100 of assessed valuation plus County rate.

Total of 84.2¢

Downtown Hendersonville Main Street:

25¢ per $100 of assessed valuation plus Hendersonville and County rates.

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Downtown Hendersonville 7th Avenue: 8¢ per $100 of assessed valuation plus Hendersonville and County rates Total of 92.2¢

town of Laurel Park:

27¢ per $100 of assessed valuation plus County rate Total 73.2¢

town of Fletcher:

27¢ per $100 of assessed valuation plus County rate Total 73.2¢

town of Mills River:

07.5¢ per $100 of assessed valuation plus County rate Total 53.7¢

Village of Flat Rock:

07.5¢ per $100 of assessed valuation plus County rate Total 53.7¢ For detailed state, city and county tax information, contact:

NC Department of Revenue

2800 Heart Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 828-667-5087, dornc.com

Henderson County tax Department

County Courthouse, 200 N. Grove St., Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-4870

Hendersonville Water, tax & Sewer Department 145 5th Avenue East, Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-3052

For over 70 years.

Offering all lines of business & personal insurance.

Clean Streak Inc

828-693-9084 888-810-0302

Commerical Cleaning Specalist

We’ll clean up a blue streak

www.cleanstreakinc.net

245228-114

P.O. Box 40, Hendersonville, NC 28793 www.sutherland-nc.com 245408-114

Office: 828-891-8800 Cell: 828-329-9007

the fun

arts, culture, history and other points of interest.

Henderson County has an abundant range of entertainment options, from dramatic offerings

at Flat Rock Playhouse (The State Theater of North Carolina) to culinary, artistic and musical treats at the annual NC Apple Festival. A multitude of craft shows, concerts, and related events are also ongoing in Henderson County and help residents and visitors sample the region’s abundant resources and heritage. Thirty minutes north of Hendersonville is Asheville, with a multitude of entertainment offerings throughout the year.

Historic Downtown Hendersonville Attractions

Historic Downtown Hendersonville was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in March of 1988.

Downtown is a mountain treasure to discover, providing a unique atmosphere in which to dine, shop, lodge and stroll year-round. The unusual design of the serpentine Main Street, with its lovely trees and flowers, sidewalk cafés, park benches, shady gazebo, town clock and old-fashioned lamp posts, creates a charming, park-like setting. Discover Appalachian crafts, antiques, art galleries, museums, a general store, toy shop, and historic bed & breakfasts, buildings and museums that reflect the charm of our southern heritage. Within a short walking distance of downtown are these area attractions:

Historic Henderson County Heritage Museum

The Henderson County Heritage Museum brings history alive as the story of Henderson County is told, from the Cherokee and pioneers who carved homes out of the wilderness to modern times. The museum is housed in six rooms of the Historic Henderson County Courthouse, which has recently undergone a massive renovation. One Historic Courthouse Square, Wed. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., hendersoncountymuseum.org, 828-694-1619.

Genealogical and Historical Society

The Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society was organized in 1983. This non-profit educational and cultural organization promotes research into the heritage of Henderson County by collecting, preserving and publishing the history of Henderson County, North Carolina and of her people. 400 North Main Street, 828-693-1531, hcghs.com.

Henderson County Mineral & Lapidary Museum

Exhibits include the “T Rex” Hendersonville Meteorite, NC minerals, fluorescents, replicas of famous diamonds, lapidary arts, fossils and mineral specimens and geode cracking. Free admission. 401 N. Main St. (Main Street and 4th Ave.) Open Mon. – Fri. 1-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 828-698-1977, mineralmuseum.org.

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Arts Council of Henderson County

The Arts Council is a non-profit organization offering continual museum-quality exhibitions at the Arts Center. It serves as a focal point of the arts in Henderson County. Located at 538 North Main Street, 2nd Floor. For more information call 828-693-8504 or e-mail acofhc@bellsouth.net.

McClintock Chime Clock

This unique 65-year-old clock is attached to the Old State Trust Co. building, now the Henderson County Genealogical & Historical Society, located on the corner of 4th Avenue East and Main Street.

The clock was restored by the WNC Chapter of the National Association of Clock and Watch Collectors.

First Citizen’s E. Howard & Company of Boston Clock

A 28-foot high, 4500-pound standing clock dominates the lobby of this bank. It was created for this space from an antique tower clock made by E. Howard of Boston. Located at 599 North Main Street.

the Henderson County Curb Market

A unique farmers market requiring sellers to be residents of Henderson County. All items sold at the market must be either handmade or locally grown. The market has been in continuous operation since 1924. Located at 221 N. Church Street. During April-December the hours are 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. During January-March, hours are 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturdays. The Curb Market hosts three annual events, two “Ol’ Timey Days” on the first Saturday in June and the last Saturday in September, and an Ol’ Timey Christmas Open House on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. For more information call 828-692-8012.

Model Railroad at the Historic train Depot

The Model Railroad occupies 1800 square feet of space with over 2,000 feet of track and more than 300 track switches, also featuring a hands-on Thomas the Tank model railroad for children. The Model Railroad is open year round, Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Depot is located at on the corner of Maple Street and 7th Avenue East.

For more information call 828-890-8246 or 828-698-5465, avmrc.com.

thomas Wolfe’s marble “Angel” in oakdale Cemetery

Major American author Thomas Wolfe’s first novel was Look Homeward, Angel. In the book there are constant references to an angel statue carved from Italian marble. Thomas Wolfe’s father, W.O. Wolfe, sold the statue to the Johnson family to mark the family plot in Oakdale Cemetery, just a short distance from downtown.

The statue is protected by a wrought iron fence, and there is a historical marker located on Highway 64 West.

Hands on! - A Child’s Gallery

Provides educational exhibits that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning in a fun, safe, “Hands On!” environment where kids can be kids. Adults need to accompany children, Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.- 5p.m., Admission $5 (ages 1 and up), under 1 year free, 318 N. Main Street, 828-697-8333, handsonwnc.org.

the Western North Carolina Air Museum

This is the first air museum in the state of North Carolina known as the “first in flight” state. The museum features award-winning restored and replica antique and vintage airplanes. The hours are (weather permitting) April-October, Wed. and Sun. noon-5 p.m., Sat. 10a.m.-5 p.m.; November-March, Wed., Sat. and Sun. noon-5pm.

There is no admission charge. The museum is located adjacent to the Hendersonville Airport, 1340 East Gilbert Street, Hendersonville.

For additional information call 828-698-2482, wncairmuseum.com.

Historic Johnson Farm

The Johnson Farm is an example of a late 19th and early 20th century farm and tourist retreat. The Johnson brothers willed their farm and personal possessions to the County Board of Public Education as a hands-on museum where students could explore their heritage. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Building tours: Tues.-Fri. 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (Mon. – Thursday during June/July.) Sat. by appointment only, $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, under 5 free. Enjoy walking the grounds and see the animals (no charge) 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on days open, 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, 828-891-6585, historicjohnsonfarm.org.

the Village of Flat Rock

Beginning well over a century ago, a large number of families came to the Flat Rock area from South Carolina’s low country to escape the sweltering heat, yellow fever, and malaria. Large summer estates were built in the English style by the affluent Charlestonians, Europeans, and prominent plantation owners of the south’s coastal areas. The entire district of Flat Rock is included in the National Register of Historic Places. Today the Village of Flat Rock continues to preserve its history while offering the visitor a quaint community with attractions, theatre, shopping, dining, lodging and recreation.

the Village of Flat Rock tailgate Market

Local and regional produce, fresh seafood, poultry, lamb and other meats, goat milk lotion, soap & cheeses, eggs, herbs, plants, flowers, wild & cultivated mushrooms, baked goods, honey, eggs, jelly, jams & relishes, annual, perennial & native plants. Located in the parking area behind Hand in Hand Gallery in Flat Rock, 2720 Greenville Highway (Hwy. 225). Open April 22 - October 28, Thurs. 3 - 6 p.m., for more information, go online to flatrockonline.com or find them on Facebook.com, 828-697-7719.

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Carl Sandburg, American poet, historian, author, and lecturer, spent his final 22 years at his farm, Connemara, in Flat Rock, 1945-1967.

The home, originally built in 1838, now houses Sandburg’s collection of 10,000 books, notes and papers. Guided house tours are offered daily. There are 5 miles of hiking trails, an amphitheater with summer performances and a barn with goats, where Mrs. Sandburg raised her prize winning herd. Admission is charged only for guided tours of the home. Access to trails, grounds, barns and public areas is free. On Memorial Day, entertainers come together to celebrate the “Sandburg Folk Music Festival.” During summer months the “World of Carl Sandburg” and the “Rootabaga Stories” are performed at the outdoor amphitheater. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week. Closed Christmas Day. Located 4 miles south of Hendersonville on Little River Road across from the Flat Rock Playhouse. For more information visit the Web site, nps.gov/carl or call 828-693-4178. | Henderson Newcomer’s Handbook

the Book Exchange at old Flat Rock Post office

The original Flat Rock Post Office was housed in this 1847 building.

Open Mar.-Dec., Mon. – Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Jan.-Feb. 12 p.m.4 p.m.), 2680 Greenville Highway (Hwy. 225), 828-693-8311.

Woodfield Inn

Built in 1852 as “The Farmer Hotel,” the inn served as the first stage coach stop along the Old Indian Trail. During the Civil War, Confederate soldiers were garrisoned at the inn to protect the community. Now a working bed and breakfast, it is located on Greenville Highway (Hwy. 225) South in Flat Rock.

St. John in the Wilderness Church

Listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, the church was built in 1833 by Charles and Susan Baring. Many well-known members of southern aristocracy have family plots in the churchyard including Christopher Memminger, first secretary of the Confederate treasury; Rev. John Drayton, developer of Magnolia Gardens of Charleston; members of the families of three signers of the Declaration of Independence; and Edward P. King, the World War II General who led the infamous Bataan death march. The church and churchyard are open Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m-4 p.m. Greenville Highway (Hwy. 225) South in Flat Rock, 828-693-9783, stjohnflatrock.org.

Bat Cave tour

Located in nearby scenic Hickory Nut Gorge, the Bat Cave system is the longest known fissure cave in North America. Strenuous two–hour guided hikes are available during the summer only. Carry water and wear hiking shoes. Appropriate for adults and older children.

Advance reservations are required. Call The Nature Conservancy at 828-350-1431, ext. 100, or email abell@tnc.org.

the Bullington Center

The Bullington Center is a non-profit horticultural education center offering programs, activities and workshops. Features a public botanical garden with individual herb, butterfly, native woodland, therapy and perennial border gardens. Open weekdays from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Located on Upper Red Oak Trail off Zeb Corn Road, Hendersonville, 828-698-6104, bullingtoncenter.org.

Area Performing Arts

Flat Rock Playhouse

North Carolina’s State Theatre has been entertaining audiences for nearly 60 years. From launching new shows and breathing new life into enduring classics, to producing new versions of plays and musicals still running in New York and London…there’s something for everyone. The Playhouse offers quality entertainment rarely found so far from Broadway. Open mid-April through mid-December presenting matinee and evening performances, Wed. – Sun., 2661 Greenville Highway (Hwy. 225), Flat Rock. For reservations or a schedule of productions, call 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008, flatrockplayhouse.org.

Flat Rock Playhouse Vagabond Players

Summer weekly performances at the Sandburg Home of “The World of Carl Sandburg,” “Sandburg’s Lincoln,” “Rootabaga Stories” and selections from Sandburg’s “The American Songbag”, 828-693-0731.

Flat Rock Playhouse youtheatre Education Center

Year-round classes offered for area students ages pre-K thru adult in acting, dance, musical theatre, technical theatre, visual arts, and other specialty areas, 828-693-3517, flatrockplayhouse.org/ education/youtheatre.php.

Hendersonville Little theatre

Performing since 1966 in a renovated barn, staging five shows annually. “The official community theater of Henderson County.”

1025 State Street (between Willow Street and Kanuga Rd) in Hendersonville. 828-692-1082, hendersonvillelittletheatre.org.

Hendersonville Community Band

An all volunteer community band presents an annual schedule of fall, holiday, spring and summer concerts. For upcoming concerts and other information, go to hcbmusic.com.

Hendersonville Symphony orchestra

A seventy-piece symphony orchestra presents seven varied concerts for the 2010-2011 season. Performance schedule available at the Hendersonville Visitors Center, hendersonvillesymphony.org, or call (1-4 p.m.) 828-697-5884.

Area outdoor Attractions

DuPont State Forest

The forest is located between Hendersonville and Brevard, encompassing 10,400 acres in Henderson and Transylvania counties. It is known for its many waterfalls and rolling land bordered by moderately steep hills and mountains. Open to the public for hiking and fishing (NC fishing license required), horseback riding, biking and hunting (by permit only.) The forest is managed by the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources. 828-877-6527, dupontforest.com.

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Holmes Educational State Forest

One of seven state educational forests, Holmes offers a series of marked trails, exhibits and displays depicting the ecology of a managed forest.

Ranger-conducted classes for groups. Picnic sites and a picnic shelter are available. Open Tues.-Sun. from mid-March to late November. Holmes Educational State Forest is located about 10 miles from downtown Hendersonville on Crab Creek Road, 828-692-0100, ncesf.org.

Jump off Rock

Offers a scenic panoramic view of the French Broad River Valley, the Blue Ridge and Pisgah mountain ranges and a great sunset view. Located about 5 miles from downtown at the end of Laurel Park Highway in the Town of Laurel Park, features three hiking trails. Open daily from sunrise to sunset.

North Mills River Recreational Area of the Pisgah National Forest

Mountain biking, equestrian trails, tubing (must supply own tube), picnic areas, RV, tent & primitive camping, fishing, bird watching, hiking and open spaces for group activities. Located at North Mills River Road (US Forest Road 1206) near the intersection of Highways 191 and 280, 828-890-3284.

Pisgah National Forest

Features the Davidson River Recreation Area, the Pisgah Ranger Station & Visitors Center, the Center for Wildlife Education and Fish Hatchery, Sliding Rock, Pink Beds Azalea Gardens, Cradle of Forestry (Forest Discovery Center, Exhibit Hall, walking trails) and Looking Glass Falls.

Hiking, mountain biking, nature trails, fishing, RV, primitive and tent camping. 828-877-3265, cs.unca.edu/nfsnc.

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Sixteen miles of challenging hiking trails located in the Green River Game Lands, a rugged tract of more than 10,000 acres along the Green River. Managed by the State of North Carolina for wildlife conservation and management, this unique area is maintained to encourage foot travel only. Hunting, fishing and trapping, subject to state regulations, are allowed on the Game Lands during hunting season, generally mid-September to mid-May. For more information, contact the Environmental & Conservation Organization (ECO) of Henderson County at 828-692-0385 or the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission at 919-707-0010.

the Center for Craft, Creativity & Design

Located on the 50-acre UNCA Kellogg Center. Exhibits by professional national and international craft artists focusing on craft heritage and a 1.2-mile “public art trail,” an outdoor walking trail featuring sculptural art in the woods. Gallery hours are weekdays from 10 a.m.

– 5 p.m. 1181 Broyles Road, between Hwy.. 64 and South Rugby in Hendersonville, 828-890 2050, craftcreativitydesign.org.

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

75-mile views, nature trails to 404 foot waterfall, rare plant life, unique rock formations and rock climbing center, approximately 30 minutes northeast of Hendersonville, 800-277-9611 or 828-625-9611, chimneyrockpark.com.

For a complete list of activities, festivals and special events, contact: Henderson County travel & tourism (Visitor’s Information Center) 201 S. Main St., Hendersonville, NC 28792, call 828-693-9708 or 1-800-828-4244, or visit their Web site at historichendersonville.org.

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Recreation/Sports

Hendersonville offers a wide variety of scenic and recreational opportunities – from exploring the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway by car to hiking the numerous trails that wind throughout the county.

The area is also famous for its rolling lush golf courses. There are both public and private courses from which to choose, including Crooked Creek, Champion Hills, Cummings Cove, Etowah Valley, Kenmure, Broadmoor Golf Links and Highland Lake, just to name a few. The Visitor’s Information Center has brochures and other detailed information on golfing packages in the area.

The City of Hendersonville offers organized recreational events and facilities featuring swimming, tennis, shuffleboard, racquetball, mini-golf and more. Call 828-697-3084 or go to cityofhendersonville.org for more information.

The Henderson County Parks and Recreation Department, located in Jackson Park, offers a variety of recreational facilities and organizes public events and senior activities. For schedules and more information, visit 801 Glover St., call 828-697-4884 or go to hcprd.com.

Major Parks in the Area Jackson Park

A large Henderson County park and community gathering place featuring nature trails; tennis, baseball, softball and soccer fields; picnic areas and shelters; playground; bird watching; summer camp programs; sports programs for kids and adults, special events, 801 Glover Street, Hendersonville, 828-697-4884, hcprd.com.

Patton Park

Large City of Hendersonville park featuring public swimming pool; picnic shelters and grills; playground; tennis, racquetball and basketball courts; football and baseball fields; skate park; walking trails. 1610 Asheville Hwy (US 25 North), 828-697-3084.

Fletcher Community Park

The Town of Fletcher’s Parks & Recreation Department manages this large park, which features baseball, soccer and softball fields; a concession/restroom facility; picnic shelter, playground, disc golf, gardens and walking trails; athletic camps and programs; and hosts a concert series and other special events, 85 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher, 828-687-0751, fletcherparks.org.

the following is a list of other activities in Henderson County and the surrounding area: Bowling Swimming tarheel Lanes 828-253-2695

Henderson County yMCA 828-692-5774

Movies

Lelia Patterson Center 828-654-0004

Epic theatres of Hendersonville 828-693-1146

Nantahala outdoor Center 828-488-2175, 1-800-232-7238

Flat Rock Cinema 828-697-2463

White Water Rafting

Snow tubing (Seasonal) Moonshine Mountain 828-696-0333

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Certifications

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Awards

Association of Community Cancer Centersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Annual David King Community Clinical Scientist Award

Medical Review Officer by the American Association of Medical Review Officers, Inc. Distinguished Service Award from the North Carolina Public Health Association N.C. Business Best Doctors Outstanding Achievement Award from the Commission on Cancer (CoC)

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shopping Whether your taste runs to the traditional or to the unusual,

Henderson County’s wide array of shops has something for everyone.

Malls & Shopping Centers Blue Ridge Mall on Four Seasons Boulevard features Belk, JC Penney, Sears and Big K-Mart.

Highlands Square brings many shopping and dining opportunities to Henderson County, including Wal-Mart Super Center, Staples, Pier I, Sam’s Club and The UPS Store, as well as Atlanta Bread Company, Chick-fil-A, O’Charleys, Zaxby’s and much more.

Laurel Park Village offers Talbots, Quizno’s, Ling’s Bistro, Joseph Laughter Clothier, Diamond Rush and more.

Boutiques, Dining and Specialty Shops Don’t miss Historic Downtown Hendersonville with its 16 blocks of antiques, art galleries and craft shops, historical sites and attractions, apparel, restaurants and entertainment venues, coffee shops and specialty shops. It’s a memorable and enjoyable walk for both visitors and residents.

For more information, call 828-697-2022 or go online to downtownhendersonville.org.

Also, browse the colorful, eclectic shops and eateries on historic Little Rainbow Row. Named to pay homage to Flat Rock’s Charlestonian roots, it is located at the corner of Greenville Highway (Hwy. 225) and West Blue Ridge Road in the historic village of Flat Rock. For more information, go to littlerainbowrow.com.

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civic clubs / organizations Allied Veterans of the World Inc & Affiliates American Cancer Society

828-697-1126 866-227-7798

American Red CrossHenderson County Chapter Arts Council of Henderson County, The

828-693-5605 828-693-8504

Boy Scouts of America, Daniel Boone Council Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy

828-254-6189 828-693-9444 828-697-5777

Community Foundation of Henderson County

828-697-6224

Dispute Settlement Center of Henderson County

828-697-7055

Environmental & Conservation Organization - ECO

828-692-0385

Foothills Highland Games (SCOTS-Scottish Clans of the South) Friends of DuPont Forest (FODF) Girl Scouts of the Carolinas Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC, Inc. Healing Place, The (sexual abuse) Henderson County Council on Aging, Inc. Henderson County Crafters Association

828-693-8526 828-692-2929 828-252-4442 828-692-7414 828-692-0495 828-692-4203 828-891-7837

Henderson County Department of Social Services

828-697-5500

Henderson County Education Foundation, Inc.

828-698-8884

Henderson County Foster Parent Association Hendersonville Center for the Arts Hendersonville Film Society Hendersonville Little Theatre

828-694-6252 828-697-5700 828-697-7310 828-692-1082

Hendersonville Merchants and Business Association

828-692-4179

Hendersonville Rescue Mission/ Ministry Seven Hendersonville Shuffleboard Club

828-697-1354 828-697-3016

Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra Historic Flat Rock, Inc. Historic Seventh Avenue District Housing Assistance Corporation, The

828-697-5884 828-698-0030 828-674-3067 828-692-4744

Interfaith Assistance Ministry Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville, Inc. Latino Advocacy Coalition Mainstay (domestic violence)

828-697-7029 828-697-4267 828-693-1981 828-693-3840

Miss Hendersonville Scholarship Pageant Inc.

828-696-0524

6th Ave W Clubhouse Psychiatric Rehabilitation National Technical Honor Society NC Apple Festival

828-697-1581 828-698-8011 828-697-4557

OnTrack Financial Education and Counseling Opportunity House, Inc. Rotary Club of Hendersonville Salvation Army SCORE United Way of Henderson County Welcome Club of Henderson County

828-255-5166 828-692-0575 828-693-9150 828-693-4181 828-693-8702 828-692-1636 828-697-5911

Western Carolina Community Action, Inc. Western North Carolina Air Museum YMCA, Henderson County Family

828-693-1711 828-698-2482 828-692-5774

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communications Newspapers Asheville Citizen-times | CItIZEN-tIMES.com Published daily | Po Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802 828-252-5622 or 1-800-672-2472

Hendersonville times-News | blueridgenow.com

Published daily | Po Box 490, Hendersonville, NC 28793 828-692-5763 or 1-800-849-8050

La Voz Independiente | lavozindependiente.com Weekly Spanish language newspaper serving the Western North Carolina area: 11 Canterbury Rd, Asheville, NC 28805 | 828-687-1132

Radio/television Hendersonville is home to two local radio stations: WHKP-1450AM and WtZQ-1600AM. Regional radio stations provide a full variety of AM and FM offerings from Bach to rock.

Television stations representing all major networks and PBS are available, as well as cable television hook-up. (see: Getting Connected).

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Library Services Henderson County Public Library Main Branch

301 N. Washington St. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-697-4725

The Henderson County library system consists of the main library building in downtown Hendersonville and branch libraries located in the Fletcher, Etowah, Edneyville, Mills River, Zirconia and Green River areas. The library contains more than 200,000 books as well as periodicals, newspapers, spoken word and music CDs, DVDs and other reference materials. Personal computers with free Internet access and wireless Internet access are available at all library locations. Programs for adults, teens and children are held regularly at many library locations. The library issues library cards to residents and non-residents; however, non-residents must pay a fee. For more information about the library, go online to henderson.lib.nc.us.

Branches of the Henderson County Library include:

Fletcher Branch

120 Library Road (off Highway 25), Fletcher | 828-687-1218

Edneyville Branch

2 Firehouse Lane, Edneyville | 828-685-0110

Green River Branch

50 Green River Rd, Zirconia | 828-697-4969

Etowah Branch

101 Brickyard Road (off Hwy. 64 West), Etowah | 828-891-6577

Mills River Branch

4683 Boylston Hwy., Mills River | 828-890-1850

...more than 200,000 books

as well as periodicals, newspapers, spoken word and music CDs, DVDs and other reference materials.

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churches/religion those searching for a place of worship

will find many religious institutions of varying faiths in Henderson County. The county has more than 200 houses of worship, two of which, Calvary Episcopal and St. John’s in the Wilderness, are well-known historic landmarks.

The largest denomination in the area is Baptist, with a large variety of other faiths represented throughout the county.

The following is a sampling of area religious institutions of varying denominations in the area. For an updated and complete list, consult the Henderson County telephone directory.

African Methodist

Episcopal Zion St. Paul’s Tabernacle, Hendersonville

828-697-8687

Anderson Chapel Church of God, Abrahamic Faith, Hendersonville

828-698-7277

Anglican

Assemblies of God New Beginnings Christian, Hendersonville 828-692-0777

Baptist Blue Ridge Baptist, Hendersonville Carolina Baptist Association, Hendersonville Etowah Baptist, Etowah First Baptist, Hendersonville Fletcher First Baptist, Fletcher Maranatha Baptist, East Flatrock Mt. Moriah Baptist, Hendersonville Mountain View Baptist, Tuxedo Naples Baptist Church, Hendersonville Providence Baptist Church, Hendersonville Upward Baptist, Flat Rock

828-685-9548 828-693-4274 828-891-7153 828-693-3493 828-687-1031 828-693-6697 828-685-7292 828-697-7704 828-692-7982 828-697-2878 828-693-4991

Baptist – Independent Bethany Bible Church, Hendersonville Calvary Baptist Church, Hendersonville Emmanuel Baptist, Horse Shoe Grace Baptist, East Flat Rock Oak Grove Baptist, Flat Rock Stoney Mountain Baptist, Hendersonville Victory Baptist, Flat Rock

828-696-8720 828-693-6014 828-890-3002 828-692-4312 828-693-8372 828-692-2944 828-692-1387

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Baptist - Southern Balfour Baptist, Hendersonville Cedar Springs Baptist, Zirconia East Flat Rock First Baptist, East Flat Rock First Baptist, Hendersonville Main Street Baptist, Hendersonville

Bible

Mills River Bible Church, Mills River

828-692-8336 828-693-1286 828-692-0765 828-693-3493 828-692-4132 828-891-9313

Catholic

Immaculate Conception Catholic, Hendersonville

828-693-6901

Christian Blue Ridge Christian Church, Mills River

828-687-7826

Christian Science First Church of Christ Science, Hendersonville 828-697-9774

Church of Christ Church of Christ, Hendersonville

828-692-0306

Church of God Apple Valley Church of God, Hendersonville

828-692-6153

Congregational First Congregational Church of Hendersonville Hendersonville, 828-692-8630

Episcopal Calvary Episcopal Church, Mills River Episcopal Church of the Holy Family, Mills River St. James Episcopal Church, Hendersonville St. John in the Wilderness, Hendersonville St. Paul’s Episcopal, Hendersonville

828-684-6266 828-891-9375 828-693-7458 828-693-9783 828-685-3644

Full Gospel Harvest Outreach Ministries, Mills River

828-890-4747

Holiness Union Hill Holiness Baptist, Hendersonville

Independent

Bethany Bible, Hendersonville

828-685-2774 828-696-8720

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jehovah’s Witnesses Southeast, Hendersonville

828-697-7900

Jewish Synagogues

Agudas Israel Congregation, Hendersonville

828-693-9838

Latter Day Saints

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Hendersonville

828-692-9997

Lutheran

Grace Lutheran Church, Hendersonville Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church, 828-692-7027

828-693-4890

Mennonite

United Covenant Mennonite Church, Etowah

Methodist - united

828-891-5177

Balfour United Methodist, Hendersonville

828-692-5501

Cummings Memorial United Methodist, Mills River

828-891-9413

East Flat Rock United Methodist Church, Flatrock

828-697-6846

Edneyville United Methodist Church, Hendersonville Etowah United Methodist Church, Etowah

828-685-7344 828-891-4360

Fruitland United Methodist Church, Hendersonville Mills River United Methodist, Mills River

828-685-0510 828-891-7788

Moores Grove United Methodist, Hendersonville

828-692-4124

Nazarene

First Church of the Nazarene, Hendersonville

828-692-7746

New testament

Lifehouse International Ministries & Fellowships, Flat Rock

Non-Denominational

Victory Tabernacle, East Flat Rock

orthodox

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox, Fletcher

Pentecostal

Ebenezer Penecostal, Flat Rock

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828-696-9987 828-693-0105 828-681-8080 828-698-7283 828-692-2942

Presbyterian Covenant Presbyterian PCA, Hendersonville First Presbyterian USA, Hendersonville Pinecrest Presbyterian, Hendersonville

828-693-8651 828-692-3211 828-692-0063

Reformation Presbyterian Church, Hendersonville

828-698-3536

Trinity Presbyterian Church, Hendersonville

828-692-6114

Salvation Army

Salvation Army, Hendersonville

828-693-4181

Seventh Day Adventist

Hendersonville Seventh Day Adventist, Hendersonville

united Pentecostal

First United Pentecostal, Flat Rock

unity

Unity Center of Christianity, Mills River

Wesleyan

Bethel Wesleyan, Flat Rock

828-692-2255 828-698-5821 828-891-8700 828-693-9787

Since 1981…

Hendersonville Rescue Mission “Any agency can put a new coat on a man, but only Christ Jesus can put a new man in the coat.”

BR A D’S S T O RY “I am truly benefiting from the Christian influence that is prevalent at the Hendersonville Rescue Mission. I believe that influence is a positive one, filled with hope. Like many of the people that walk into this facility, I too had become nearly hopeless and beaten down by life’s struggles. I have a hope that I believe is directly attributed to this MIssion’s love for Jesus and people. It’s the smallest flicker of hope, but I know that it will grow as I receive more of the live-giving Spirit at work here.”

Thanks to our community, we are able to help Brad and others in similar situations without any state or federal government funding.

TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS P.O. Box 1512, Hendersonville, NC 28793-1512 Telephone: (828) 697-1354 Fax: (828) 697-8114 Web Site: http://www.hendersonvillerescuemission.net

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government City Government

Hendersonville | cityofhendersonville.org

the Hendersonville City government

is run by a mayor and council of four. Councilmembers are nominated and elected from the city-at-large for a period of four years. The mayor is elected from the city-at-large for a period of four years.

The mayor conducts business at City Hall and policy is set by council members. City Council meets the first Thursday of each month at City Hall. For updated information call 828-697-3000 or check the above Web site. The following is a list of the mayor and city council members:

Mayor City Manager Council Members

Jeff Collis (Mayor Pro Tem) Wm. Ralph Freeman, Jr.

Barbara Volk William “Bo” Ferguson Steve Caraker Jerry A. Smith, Jr.

County Government Henderson County | hendersoncountync.org

Henderson County is governed by a Board of Commissioners consisting of five members

who are elected to a term of four years. These five then elect a chairperson. The county also has a full-time County Manager. Commissioners meet twice monthly, the first Monday and the third Wednesday of each month. For updated information, call 697-4808 or check the Web site above.

Chairman Vice Chairman Commissioners

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Chuck McGrady Charles Messer

Larry Young

County Manager

Steve Wyatt

Assistant County Manager

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State Government

General Assembly of North Carolina | ncleg.net

the one senator and two representatives from Henderson County are among 170 members

of the North Carolina General Assembly who meet in Raleigh biennially, in regular session, to adopt a state budget and enact various other laws. The General Assembly is composed of 50 senators and120 members of the house.

State elections are held every two years on a partisan basis, with the Democratic and Republican parties selecting nominees in May primaries to run against each other in November elections. For updated information, call 919-733-7928 or check the Web site above.

officials are: Governor 2009-2010 Representatives: Rep. Carolyn Justus (R) Rep. W. David Guice (R)

Senator

Tom Apodaca (R)

Bev Perdue 117th District 113th District 48th District

All state lawmakers are reachable through 919-733-4111.

voting Residents must register 25 days prior to an election, be a U.S. citizen, and be 18 years

of age or older by the November election date.

To register to vote, contact: Henderson County Board of Elections 75 E. Central Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 or Po Box 2090, Hendersonville, NC 28793, 828-697-4970, hendersoncountync.org/elections.

Hours are 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

You can also pick up registration forms at all county libraries or you may register while obtaining your driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license.

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law enforcement Law enforcement in Henderson County is carried out by approximately 129 officers in the

county and 38 officers in the city. The communities of Bat Cave, Blue Ridge, Dana, Edneyville, Etowah, Horse Shoe, Fletcher, Gerton, Green River, Mills River, Mountain Home, Saluda and Valley Hill are served.

Police Department

The Hendersonville Police Department is located at City Hall, 145 5th Avenue, East Hendersonville, NC 28792.

Police Chief Emergency Main Investigation Support Services Patrol Parking Enforcement Records Chief’s Office

Herbert Blake 911 828-697-3025 828-697-3042 828-697-3030 828-697-3051 828-697-3050 828-697-3036 828-697-3031

Sheriff’s Department

The Hendersonville Sheriff’s Department is located at 201 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792.

Sheriff Emergency Information Administration Civil Process Criminal Investigation Division

Rick Davis 911 828-697-4911 828-697-4596 828-697-4940 828-697-4930

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Fire Department

There is one fire station in the city limits and 12 in the county.

Emergency: All Fire Departments Inside and Outside City Limits 911 Henderson County Rescue Squad 828-692-3487 Henderson County EMS 828-697-4827 Henderson County Fire Marsha 828-697-4728 City Fire & Rescue Stations (main offices): Bat Cave 828-625-9313 Blue Ridge 828-692-4416 Dana 828-685-3494 Edneyville 828-685-7311 Etowah-Horse Shoe 828-891-3102 Fletcher 828-684-0864 Gerton 828-625-2779 Green River 828-692-4009 Hendersonville 828-697-3024 Mills River 828-891-7959 Mountain Home 828-692-8014 Saluda 828-749-9816 Valley Hill 828-692-2581

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driver’s license New residents must apply for a North Carolina driver’s license within 60 days of relocating to the state. Applications may be made at the Driver’s License Bureau 125 Baystone Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28791.

The fee is $20-$32+, cash or NC bank check.

For more detailed information, call 828-692-6915 or go online to ncdot.gov.

A North Carolina license plate typically must be purchased within 30 days of residency but may vary depending on the state of origin. An automobile title and proof of insurance must be presented to the License Tag Agency, located in the Four Seasons Mall, Hendersonville (828-692-0648). Auto tags are $28 and truck tags up to 4,000 lbs. are $28, title fee is $40, payable in cash or check with photo ID. Ownership of liability insurance and a NC driver’s license in hand is a prerequisite to register a motor vehicle in the state. A new resident in the state will pay a Highway Use Tax based on the wholesale value of their vehicle when NC license plates are purchased. The amount is based on 3% of the wholesale value of the vehicle not to exceed a maximum of $150.

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education More than 13,000 students attend school in Henderson County.

For information on the public school system, contact: Henderson County Board of Education/ Henderson County Public Schools 414 Fourth Ave. W. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-697-4733, henderson.k12.nc.us total Enrollment 2009-2010: 13,141 total Budget 2009-2010 School year: $116,621,686

Schools in Henderson County: Apple Valley Middle Atkinson Elementary Balfour Education Center Bruce Drysdale Elementary Clear Creek Elementary Dana Elementary East Henderson High Edneyville Elementary Etowah Elementary Flat Rock Middle Fletcher Elementary Glenn C. Marlow Elementary

828-697-4545 828-697-4755 828-697-4629 828-697-5568 828-697-4760 828-685-7743 828-697-4768 828-685-7600 828-891-6560 828-697-4775 828-684-0580 828-654-3225

Henderson County Early College High School Hendersonville Elementary Hendersonville High Hendersonville Middle Hillandale Elementary Mills River Elementary North Henderson High Rugby Middle Sugarloaf Elementary Upward Elementary West Henderson High

828-697-4561 828-697-4752 828-697-4802 828-697-4800 828-697-4782 828-891-6563 828-697-4500 828-891-6566 828-697-4600 828-697-4764 828-891-6571

Private Schools

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Captain Gilmer School (Seventh Day Adventist) Christ School

828-684-8221 828-684-6232

Fletcher Academy (Seventh Day Adventist)

828-687-5100

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Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute Hendersonville Christian School Heritage Hall School Immaculata Catholic School

828-685-8886 828-692-0556 828-693-6845 828-693-3277

Mountain Community Charter School Veritas Christian Academy

828-696-8480 828-681-0546

Colleges

Blue Ridge Community College 180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-694-1700 | www.blueridge.edu For those looking to continue their education, Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) offers a wide range of academic programs customized for students who want to pursue a four-year degree, acquire a technical skill, learn how to start a business or obtain professional certification. Fully accredited and recognized for excellence, BRCC added five new associate degree programs in 2009: fire service technology, accounting, film and video broadcasting, simulation and gaming, and virtual office.

BRCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distance learning program provides students with the ability to take classes off campus. Through use of modern media, students can receive weekly lessons, complete assignments and communicate in a virtual classroom setting.

The Henderson County JobLink Career Center, located on the BRCC campus, offers career planning, and training and job placement resources, which are available to all Henderson County residents.

Students of all ages learn new skills and pursue personal interests through continuing education programs. Focused Industrial Training (FIT) meets the particular needs of local industries by providing technical and specialized training for employees.

The Small Business Center at BRCC functions as a management information resource to enhance prospects for area small businesses.

For students who are 50 or older, the Blue Ridge Center for Lifelong Learning offers a place to pursue intellectual interests and enjoy the company of other active adults.

The Technology Education and Development Center allows area workers to learn new skills for better jobs and young people can prepare for the high-paying jobs of the future. College credit and continuing education courses in computer programming, networking, business information systems, Web development, and digital media and multimedia are taught in this new facility, which opened in 2008. The Blue Ridge Conference Hall seats 1,000 people and features the latest technology for conventions, trade shows and large entertainment events.

For more information about programs and services offered

by Blue Ridge Community College, contact the college by phone or visit its Web site.

transportation Hendersonville is located adjacent to Interstates 26 and 40 and uS Highways 25, 64, and 176.

The area is also served by the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The Asheville Regional Airport, 8 miles from Hendersonville, serves the 11-county area of Western North Carolina.

Passengers can choose from 6 commercial airlines and fly worldwide. The airport is committed to serving the needs of both commercial and general aviation customers, with airport features including an 8,001- foot long, 15-foot wide primary runway, capable of serving large jet aircraft.

The Hendersonville Airport: 828-693-1897 has a 3,100 ft. lighted runway and is located on Shepherd Street near the Blue Ridge Community College. The airport provides flight school and plane maintenance.

Airlines

Asheville Regional Airport | flyavl.com Airtran, 800-AIR-TRAN | airtranairways.com Non-stop service to Orlando and Tampa American, 800-433-7300 | aa.com Non-stop service to Dallas / Ft. Worth united, 800-UNITED-1 | united.com Non-stop service to Chicago Continental Express, 800-523-3273 | continental.com Non-stop service to Newark and Houston Delta, 800-221-1212 | delta.com Non-stop service to Atlanta, New York/LaGuardia, Detroit uS Airways Express, 800-428-4322 | usairways.com Non-stop service to Charlotte

Buses Apple Country transportation Greyhound Bus Lines

828-698-8571 Toll Free 800-231-2222

taxi Cabs Checker Cab Co.

828-692-2424

Carolina taxi & Industrial transportation, Inc. About time transportation

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healthcare Henderson County offers a wide variety of healthcare services through its two local hospitals

as well as other medical facilities. The two full-service hospitals, Margaret R. Pardee Memorial and Park Ridge, provide a wide range of care to residents of Henderson and surrounding counties.

Pardee Hospital

800 N. Justice Street, Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-696-1000 | pardeehospital.org Pardee Hospital is a not-for-profit, nationally recognized community hospital founded in 1953. The main hospital is licensed for 222 acute care beds and is the second largest employer in Henderson County. The hospital has several locations separate from the main campus, including an adult day services center, a health education center in the Blue Ridge Mall, home care services, a rehab and wellness center, a midwifery program, an OB/GYN practice, various family and internal medicine practices, and an urgent care facility. The hospital also features a wound center and Henderson Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only inpatient pediatric unit The hospital is known for its outreach in the community through wellness and prevention services such as Lighten Up 4 Life, as well as high-tech diagnostic and treatment capabilities. It is also a teaching hospital, affiliated with the Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville (MAHEC).

Pardee is the first hospital in the state of North Carolina to receive DNV Healthcare certification, a new quality-based accreditation program that focuses on the clinical quality of patient care and patient safety throughout an entire health care system. DNVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service is the first new federally-approved accreditation program in more than 40 years, and offers Pardee the opportunity to simultaneously satisfy its Medicare accreditation requirements and implement the ISO 9001 Quality Management System. ISO 9001 is recognized by businesses around the world as the benchmark for continuous quality improvement. Innovative hospitals are embracing ISO as a way to identify and focus on the most successful approaches to the delivery of the highest quality patient care, and also improve billing and other critical aspects of running a modern hospital.

Pardee Hospital is the only hospital in N.C. to receive the Outstanding Achievement Award in 2009 from the Commission on Cancer and provides the most advanced technology and proven techniques including 24/7 medical/ oncology outpatient care, access to more than 40 cancer clinical trials and cancer navigation services. The center also offers diagnostic and treatment services. The Elizabeth Reilly Breast Center has received the Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology and

offers 5-day-a-week Stereotactic Breast Biopsy and Ultrasound Guided Breast Biopsy as well as timely results on all diagnostic digital mammograms.

Pardee’s Orthopedic Center of Excellence is recognized as one of the best in the nation. In 2010, the Center will expand to include additional patient rooms, an expanded physical therapy space, and a salon and massage room.

Park Ridge Hospital

100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-684-8501 | parkridgehospital.org For 100 years, Park Ridge Hospital has provided worldclass medical care to the people of Western North Carolina.

Beginning as a small, one-building care center, they have grown both in size and expertise during the past century - leading the way in the newest technology and treatment.

From employing the very first registered nurses in North Carolina in 1916, to offering the first 64-slice CT Scanner in the state in 2006, Park Ridge has participated in a number of firsts that reflect their unwavering dedication to the best care in a compassionate, Christian environment.

A team of 1,100 care givers led by more than 230 physicians believe strongly in the importance of caring for the whole person - mind, body and spirit. As the only faith-based hospital in Western North Carolina, Park Ridge is about its purpose - providing patients, visitors and their own employees with an environment of personalized care in an atmosphere of healing, health and hope. Park Ridge Hospital is one of 39 hospitals in the United States belonging to the Adventist Health System, and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The hospital offers comprehensive cancer services, a breast health center, a sleep center, and Henderson County’s only comprehensive wound care center with hyperbaric chambers. Following a major renovation and expansion project completed in June of 2009, the hospital now offers renovated surgical areas, laboratory facilities and a state-of-the-art Baby Place that offers families a special labor and delivery experience with unique touches; such as massage and spa services, in-room menus and large, private rooms and baths.

Additionally, the hospital offers a special FastTrack Emergency Room service for life’s lesser emergencies, and complete physical therapy and rehabilitation care in four locations. The hospital’s HOPE Behavioral Health services and Home Health services are also well-known in the community, and their orthopedic program led by Southeastern Sports Medicine provides expert care for all orthopedic needs. As part of their dedication to the community, Park Ridge offers numerous free health screenings year-round through the Wellness on Wheels (WOW) program, as well as the free KidPower ENERGIZE! Program that serves to help combat childhood obesity and Type II Diabetes. |

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These programs and other community benefit initiatives are funded in part by the Park Ridge Hospital Foundation.

For more information about Park Ridge Hospital, their services and physicians, visit parkridgehospital.org. To request a copy of the Medical Staff Directory, please call 828-681-2687.

CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital and outpatient Rehabilitation Services

Main Campus: 68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803 828-277-4800 | carepartners.org

outpatient Clinic serving Henderson County: 3 town Square Blvd, 2nd Floor, Biltmore Park, South Asheville (at the Reuter yMCA) CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital is a licensed 80-bed hospital offering services to individuals with physical, cognitive, and developmental impairments, including brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, amputation, industrial injury, chronic pain, and orthopedic disabilities. The rehabilitation hospital and one outpatient center are located on the main campus. There are four outpatient therapy clinics throughout Buncombe County. CarePartners Health Services also provides hospice and palliative care, home health services, adult day services and private duty services to Henderson County residents.

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the Laurels of Hendersonville

290 Clear Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-6000 | laurelsofhendersonville.com A 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center providing short-term rehabilitation, respite or hospice care and a residential facility for long-term care.

Four Seasons Compassion for Life

571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-692-6178 or 1-866-466-9734 | fourseasonscfl.org A non-profit organization that provides holistic care in harmony with the goals of individuals with serious life-limiting conditions, while offering support to their families and loved ones. Offers hospice, palliative care, a clinical research department, community bereavement services, a grief support program for children, music therapy, and consulting services.

Comprehensive services are provided wherever a patient resides â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a family residence, an assisted living facility, a nursing home, a hospital, or at the Elizabeth House, a 19-bed in-patient facility.

Blue Ridge Community Health Services

2579 Chimney Rock Road (64 E & Howard Gap Road) Hendersonville, NC 28793 | 828-692-4289 | brchs.com A non-profit organization offering a comprehensive scope of services to those with and without insurance, providing high quality and affordable medical, dental and mental health care and promoting health awareness and education. Services include family medicine, pediatric medicine, dentistry, mental health, school-based health centers and community outreach/health education. Includes Blue Ridge Family Practice, Reynolds Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center, and The William F. Stokes, Jr. Dental Center. |

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Henderson County Department of Public Health

1200 Spartanburg Hwy, Suite 100 Hendersonville, NC 28792 Main: 828-692-4223 Environmental Health: 828-692-4228 Immunizations: 828-694-6015 hendersoncountync.org/health The Health Department offers a wide variety of clinical services including pediatric primary care, family planning services and prenatal care, all on a sliding-fee scale. Medicaid, Health Choice, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and some other insurance plans are also accepted. Home visits and case management for pregnant women and pre-schoolers are available. The department also offers a nutrition and WIC program, immunizations, foreign travel vaccines, school health services, tests for communicable diseases and performs screenings for sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, AIDS, and breast and cervical cancer (pap smears and mammograms). The environmental health section inspects and regulates food and lodging establishments and camps and also issue permits and inspects septic systems, wells, and public swimming pools.

Open Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Clinic and immunization hours are 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri. and 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Thurs.

post office The Hendersonville Main Post Office is located at 427 Fifth Ave. W., Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-698-1299 Branches are located throughout the county.

The annex is located at 90 Lakewood Rd.

business organizations For a complete list of Chamber Member businesses and organizations, go online to hendersoncountychamber.org and click on “Membership Directory.”

getting connected Here is a listing of local services newcomers to the area will likely need:

Electric Service Duke Power Company

1-800-873-3853 | dukepower.com

Progress Energy

800-452-2777 | progress-energy.com

Gas PSNC Energy

Po Box 100256, Columbia, SC 29202.

877-776-2427 | psncenergy.com Payment Location: City of Hendersonville, 129 Four Seasons Blvd., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – noon Sat. Many customers can start the service without a deposit if they have had natural gas service previously or can prove good credit by a credit bureau check, or a guarantee from a current customer with good credit.

Water City of Hendersonville Water and Sewer Department

Po Box 1760, Hendersonville, NC 28793, 145 Fifth Ave. E., Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-3052 cityofhendersonville.org | A $35 turn-on fee is required.

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telephone

New residents may obtain phone and wireless service from At&t by calling 1-888-757-6500 or by visiting att.com.

Applications may be handled over the telephone.

The deposit is determined at the time of application, and may be paid in installments as well as application fee of $42.75.

television Morris Broadband (cable service)

719 South Grove St., Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-1371

Stanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electronics (DirecTV, Dish Network)

2314 Asheville Hwy. Suite A , Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-693-0530

CB Electronics (DirecTV), 3105 Spartanburg Hwy., E., Flat Rock, NC 28726 828-698-0062 G. tronics (DirecTV, Dish Network)

305 S. Church Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-1446

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Wireless Center, Inc. (Verizon)

2000 Spartanburg Hwy., Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-697-1886

uS Cellular

1900 Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-696-1700

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Garbage

Collection/Recycling:

Hendersonville Sanitation Department

305 Williams Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-3084 | cityofhendersonville.org For service inside the city limits. For county collection, see the telephone directory for private firms.

real estate and housing For information regarding real estate in the Hendersonville area contact:

the Hendersonville Board of Realtors 828-693-9642 | hbor-nc.com Please visit hendersoncountychamber.org for our member realtors and developers.

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lifestyle, and unmatched scenery, retirees from throughout the United States think of Hendersonville as the quiet, relaxing goal at the end of their careers. Not only does Henderson County offer a multitude of activities for senior citizens from outdoor excursions to arts and crafts projects, it also boasts a variety of retirement communities in all price ranges, from condominiums and modular homes to elegant, peaceful gated communities. the opportunity House is the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest organizer of activities for seniors, newcomers and hobbyists of all ages.

Located at 1411 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville, NC 28791, it provides arts and crafts classes, bridge, lectures, dance classes, college courses in connection with Blue Ridge Community college and Brevard College, trips, dinners, dances and more. For more information regarding the Opportunity House, call 828-692-0575.

Other public agencies with information for seniors are: Council on Aging 105 King Creek Blvd., Hendersonville, NC 28792, 828-692-4203.

Land-of-Sky Regional Council, Area Agency on Aging 339 New Leicester Hwy., Asheville, NC 28806, 828-251-6622.

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important numbers Alcoholics Anonymous 828-254-8539; 800-524-0465 American Red Cross 828-693-5605 Animal Shelter 828-697-4723 Better Business Bureau 828-253-2392; 800-452-2882 Blue Ridge Community Health Services 828-692-4289 Chamber of Commerce 828-692-1413 Child Care Resource and Referral 828-692-3847 Children and Family Resource Center 828-698-0674 City of Hendersonville Police Department 828-697-3025 Civil Air Patrol 828-687-2875 Day Care, Social Services 828-698-4441 Department of Social Services 828-697-5500 Emergency Services 911 Employment Security Commission 828-693-1703 Fletcher Police Department 828-687-7922 Healing Place, The (sexual abuse) 828-692-0495 Henderson County Sherriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department 828-697-4596 Juvenile Court Counselor 828-697-4895 Land of Sky Regional Council 828-251-6622 Landfill 828-697-4505 Laurel Park Police Department 828-692-9399 Mainstay (Domestic Violence) 828-693-3840 Narcotics Anonymous 828-258-4537 NC Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing 828-665-8733 Pardee Hospital 828-696-1000 Park Ridge Health 828-684-8501 Poison Control 800-222-1222 Road Information 511 Salvation Army 828-693-4181 Vocational Solutions 828-692-9626 Suicide Prevention, National 800-273-8255 The Healing Place (Sexual Abuse/Rape Crisis Program), United Way 828-692-3931 Mental Health Crisis Line 1-888-573-1006 United Way Crisis Line 211 United Way Volunteer Services 828-692-1636 Vocational Rehabilitation 828-692-9184 Speech and Hearing Local Information 828-697-2153 |

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