Hendersonville Newcomer's Handbook 2009

2009 Newcomer’s Handbook

Henderson county

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

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the facts History.......................... 8

the Law Government............. 48

Climate. ......................10

Voting...................... 49

Geography. ................11

Law Enforcement..... 49

Demographics...........12

Driver’s License........ 50

Economy.....................16

Transportation......... 51

Employment. .............18

The Basics

Taxes. ..........................20

Healthcare................... 52

Education...................22

Post Office................... 58

the fun

Business Organizations............. 58

Arts/Culture/ Points of Interest......24 Recreation..................32 Shopping. ...................34 Civic Clubs & Organizations......35 Communications......40

Getting Connected.... 58 Real Estate & Housing................... 60 Senior Citizens........... 60 Important Numbers...................... 63

Library Services........41 Churches/Religion. ... 41 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: Retail Advertising Manager, Lisa Field 828-252-3907 or 800-800-4204, ext. 3907 Graphic Design, Melissa Sweeterman Telephone numbers are subject to change.

On the cover: The dome of the Henderson County Historic Courthouse and Heritage Museum, located on Main Street in downtown Hendersonville, NC stands as a testament to the community’s dedication to historic preservation.

Little Rainbow Row, a collection of shops and eateries, located on Greenville Highway in the Historic Village of Flat Rock, NC. For nearly 150 years, Calvary Episcopal Church located on Highway 25 in Fletcher, NC has been a spiritual home to many.

Cover photos: John B. Powers Downtown Hendersonville | 2009 Newcomer’s Handbook photos: Steve Dixon

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n 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 1,100+ 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: www.hendersoncountychamber.org

Serving Hendersonville, Laurel Park, Flat Rock, Fletcher, Mills River and the entire Henderson County area.

We look forward to serving you!

Introduction

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urrounded 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 city 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 a mean temperature of 71 degrees in summer and 41 degrees in winter, the climate is conducive to yearround 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.

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, a symphony orchestra, festivals throughout the year, parks and hiking trails all add to diverse entertainment and recreational opportunities. Whether you’re looking at our area for relocation or visitor purposes, we hope you’ll take the time get to know us a bit better.

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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 Area Hotels Requests for additional copies, please call 828-252-3907

Welcome to Henderson County, North Carolina!

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endersonville 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.

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,

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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.

Henderson County has long been known for its thriving apple orchards...

Cl i m at e

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endersonville 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 83 degrees with an average winter high temperature of 49 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 56.1”.

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ge o g r a p h y

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enderson 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 of it is land and 1 square mile of it 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 to be found 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 streams 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 (2007 population data)

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De m o g r a p h i c s

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enderson County total population is approximately 104,293 with a population density of 278 persons per square mile.

Population by City Hendersonville

. ............................... 12,747

Mills River .......................................... 6,334 Fletcher ................................................ 6,168 East Flat Rock. ................................... 4,151 Flat Rock ............................................. 3,193 Etowah.................................................. 2,766 Mountain Home................................. 2,169 Laurel Park ......................................... 2,249 Valley Hill............................................ 2,137 Barker Heights.................................... 1,237 Balfour.................................................. 1,200 Saluda

(Part in Henderson County) ........... 575

Bat Cave................................................... 163 Sources: US Census Bureau (2000, 2007 and 2008 population data); North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management (2007 population estimates); Scarborough (R2 2008), Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, Community Profile 2009

Population by Age 25%

Age

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Population by Race

Henderson

North Carolina

White persons......................94.8%............................... 74.0% Black persons......................... 3.2%............................... 21.7% American Indian and Alaska Native persons......... 0.4%................................. 1.2% Asian persons......................... 0.8%................................. 1.9% Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin..................... 8.4%................................. 7.0%

Education Grade school (8th grade or less).................................. 3.7% Some high school (not graduate)................................. 6.2% High school graduate (12th grade or GED)............ 35.9% Some college (1-3 yrs-not Grad or AA/Assoc).......... 30.0% College graduate (4 year college).............................. 13.0% Some post graduate (no advanced degree)................. 1.9% Post graduate degree.................................................... 9.3%

Employment White Collar................................................................. 30.8% Blue Collar.................................................................... 23.6% Employed full-time..................................................... 37.4% Employed part-time.................................................... 19.7% Not employed. ............................................................. 42.9% Management, Business and Financial Operations...... 5.5% Professional and Related Occupations. ................... 9.2% Service............................................................................ 10.3% Sales and Office............................................................16.1% Construction, Extraction and Maintenance........... 5.8% Production, Transportation and Material Moving................................................. 10.2% 14 | 2009 Newcomer’s Handbook

House hold Income $24,999 or Less................... 16.1% $25,000-$39,000................ 27.1% $40,000 - $49,999.............. 14.3% $50,000 -$99,999............... 33.7% $100,000 - $249,999............ 6.4% $250,000 or more.................. 2.5% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%

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Housing Median Home Value: $130,100 Cost of Living 100% Composite Index: 99.4 Average Home Selling Price: $220,000 Sources: Sources: Scarborough (R2 2008); Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, Community Profile 2009, Community Information data.

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Ec o n o m y A Great Place to Work & Live

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enderson 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 not disturbing 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 the 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, GE Lighting Systems, Park Ridge Hospital, Wilsonart International, Henderson County Government, Wal-Mart Associates, Inc., Ingles Markets and Arvin Meritor Automotive, Inc. There are more than 130 manufacturing establishments in Henderson County, employing nearly six thousand workers.

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or 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........................... 31,731

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Arvin Meritor Automotive, Inc........................ 500-999....Manufacturing Henderson County................... 500-999.........Government Wilsonart International.......... 500-999..... Manufacturing Ingles Markets........................... 500-999.......Retail Service GE Lighting Systems. .............. 500-999....Manufacturing Wal-Mart Associates, Inc....... 250-499.......Retail Service

Margaret R. Pardee Hospital.... 1000+......... Health Care Park Ridge Hospital.................... 1000+......... Health Care

10. Blue Ridge Community College................. 250-499............. Education 11. Van Wingerden International, Inc...................... 250-499.......Retail Service 12. Pinnacle Staffing, Inc.. ............ 250-499....Manufacturing 13. Continental Teves, Inc............ 250-499....Manufacturing 14. UPM Raflatac............................ 250-499....Manufacturing 15. Borg Warner Thermal Systems. ........................250-49........... Agriculture

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Ta x e s Sales Tax and Use • Henderson County levies a sales tax of 2.25% on all items

that carry a 4.5% state sales tax, making a total tax of 6.75% 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 6.5 cents to 10 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%

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Property Tax Information Henderson County Property Tax Rate: 46.2¢ per $100 of assessed valuation (14th lowest tax rate in North Carolina)

City of Hendersonville: 43¢ per $100 of assessed valuation plus County rate Total of 89.2¢

Downtown Hendersonville Main Street: 30¢ per $100 of assessed valuation plus Hendersonville and County rates Total of $1.192

Downtown Hendersonville 7th Avenue: 10¢ per $100 of assessed valuation plus Hendersonville and County rates Total of 99.2¢

Town of Laurel Park: 33.5¢ per $100 of assessed valuation plus County rate Total 79.7¢

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: 08.5¢ per $100 of assessed valuation plus County rate Total 54.7¢ For detailed state, city and county tax information, contact:

NC Department of Revenue 2800 Heart Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 828-667-5087, www.dornc.com

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

Hendersonville Water, Tax & Sewer Department 318 4th Ave. East, Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-3052

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Ed u c at i o n

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ore than 13,322 students enroll in school in Henderson County. For more information on the public school system, contact:

Superintendent Dr. Stephen Page Henderson County Board of Education 414 Fourth Ave. W. Hendersonville, NC 28739, 828-697-4733.

Public Schools Henderson County Public Schools 414 Fourth Ave. W. Hendersonville, NC 28739-4261 828-697-4733 www.henderson.k12.nc.us Total Enrollment 2008-2009: 13,322 Total Budget 2008-2009 School Year: $114,088

Flat Rock Middle 828-697-4775

Fletcher Elementary 828-684-0580

Glenn C. Marlow Elementary 828-654-3225

Hendersonville Elementary 828-697-4752

Hendersonville High

Schools in Henderson County:

828-697-4802

Apple Valley Middle

828-697-4800

828-697-4545

Hillandale Elementary

Atkinson Elementary

828-697-4782

828-697-4755

Mills River Elementary

Balfour Education Center

828-891-6563

828-697-4629

North Henderson High

Bruce Drysdale Elementary

828-697-4500

828-697-5568

Rugby Middle

Dana Elementary

828-891-6566

828-685-7743

Sugarloaf Elementary

East Henderson High

828-697-4600

828-697-4768

Upward Elementary

Edneyville Elementary

828-697-4764

828-685-7600

West Henderson High

Etowah Elementary

828-891-6571

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Hendersonville Middle

Private Schools Captain Gilmer (Seventh Day Adventist) 828-684-8221

Mountain Community Charter School 828-696-8480

Christ School

Veritas Christian Academy

828-684-6232

828-681-0546

Faith Christian School

Upward Seventh-Day Adventist School

828-692-0556

Fletcher Academy, Inc. (Seventh Day Adventist) 828-687-5100

Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute 828-685-8886

Heritage Hall School 828-693-6845

Immaculata Catholic School 828-693-3277

Montessori Flat Rock County Day School

828-693-6532

Colleges Blue Ridge Community College located in Flat Rock.

Visit the college’s web site at www.blueridge.edu for course schedules and information or call 828-694-1700.

Brevard College www.brevard.edu or call 828-883-8292.

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A rt s , C u lt ure, History and Ot h e r p o i nts of Interest.

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enderson County has an abundant range of entertainment options, from dramatic offerings at Flat Rock Playhouse (the State Theater of North Carolina) to culinary and entertainment 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

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istoric Downtown Hendersonville was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in March of 1988. Downtown is a mountain treasure to discover. Our downtown provides a unique atmosphere in which to dine, shop, lodge and stroll year-round. The unusual design of the serpentine Main Street, lovely trees and flowers, sidewalk cafes, park benches, a shady gazebo, the town clock and old-fashioned lamp posts create a charming, parklike setting. Discover Appalachian crafts, antiques, art galleries, museums, a general store, toy shop, 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 24 | 2009 Newcomer’s Handbook

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, Flourescents, replicas of Famous Diamonds, Lapidary Arts, Fossils and Mineral Specimens and Geode Cracking. Free admission. Main Street and 4th Ave. Open M-F 1-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 828-698-1977, mineralmuseum.org.

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. For more information call 828-693-8504 or e-mail acofhc@bellsouth.net.

McClintock Chime Clock Attached to the Old State Trust Co. building, now the Henderson County Genealogical & Historical Society, located on the corner of 4th and Main Street, this unique clock is about 65 years-old. The clock was restored by the WNC Chapter of the National Association of Clock and Watch Collectors.

First Citizen’s 28 ft. 4500 lb.

E. Howard & Company of Boston Clock A twenty-eight foot high 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 hand-made 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 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. During January-March, hours are 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays. The Curb Market hosts three annual events, two Ol’ Timey Days, and the Ol’ Timey Christmas Open House. For additional information call 828-692-8012.

Model Railroad at the Historic Train The model railroad occupies 420 square feet of space with over 600 feet of track and more than 100 track switches.

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The depot is open year round, Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Depot is located on Maple Street off of 7th Avenue East.

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

Thomas Wolfe’s marble “Angel” in Oakdale Cemetery 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. This is the angel Wolfe placed in American literature. 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.

Henderson County’s first public library Children’s library, storytelling, reading areas, activities.

Located on Washington Street, 828-697-4725, henderson.lib.nc.us.

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 $4 (ages 1-10), free (under 1 year), 318 N. Main Street, 828-697-8333, handsonwnc.org.

The Western North Carolina Air Museum The 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, Wednesday and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Saturday 10a.m.-5 p.m.; November-March, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from Noon-5pm . There is no admission charge.

The museum is located at the Hendersonville Airport, 1340 Gilbert Street, Hendersonville. For additional information call 828-698-2482, wncairmuseum.com.

The Village of Flat Rock

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eginning 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.

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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 organic produce, fresh seafood, goat milk lotion, soap & cheeses, eggs, herbs, plants, flowers, wild & cultivated mushrooms, baked goods, honey, eggs, jelly, jams & relishes, annual, perennial & native plants. Parking area behind Hand in Hand Gallery in Flat Rock. April 17 October 30, Thurs.: 3 - 6 p.m. 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.

The home, originally built in 1838, now houses Sandburg’s collection of 10,000 books, notes and papers. There are daily tours, numerous hiking trails, an amphitheater with summer productions and goats & barn, where Mrs. Sandburg raised her prize winning goats. 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, www.nps.gov/carl or call 828-693-4178.

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The Book Exchange at Old Flat Rock Post Office The original Flat Rock Post Office was housed in this 1847 building. Open Monday through Friday, Mar.-Dec. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Jan.-Feb. 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Highway 225 South, 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. Located on 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. Hwy. 225 South in Flat Rock, 828-693-9783, stjohnflatrock.org.

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. Tours: Tues.-Fri. 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sat. by appointment only. Fee charged.

828-891-6585, historicjohnsonfarm.org.

Bat Cave Tour Located in 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, 828-625-0380 (in service during season only).

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, mountain habitat, and perennial border gardens.

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Open weekdays from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Located on Upper Red Oak Trail off Zeb Corn Road, 828-698-6104, bullingtoncenter.org.

Area Performing Arts Flat Rock Playhouse The State Theatre of North Carolina is considered one of the “Top Ten Theaters in the Country.” The Playhouse offers quality entertainment rarely found so far from Broadway.

Open mid-April through mid-December presenting matinee and evening performances, Wednesday through Sunday.

Hwy. 225 South, Flat Rock. For reservations or a schedule of productions, call 828-693-0731, 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.

Hendersonville Little Theatre Performing since 1966 in a renovated barn, staging five shows annually. State Street in Hendersonville. 828-692-1082, hendersonvillelittletheatre.org.

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Hendersonville Community Band An all volunteer community band presents an annual schedule of fall, holiday, spring and summer concerts.

Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra A seventy-piece symphony orchestra presents seven varied concerts for the 2009-2010 season. Performance schedule available at the Hendersonville Visitors Center.

Area Outdoor Attractions DuPont State Forest The forest is located between Hendersonville and Brevard, encompassing 10,300 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.

Holmes Educational State Forest One of nine state educational forests, Holmes offers a series of marked trails, exhibits and displays depicting the ecology of a managed forest. Picnic sites and a picnic shelter are available. Open Tuesday-Sunday from mid-March to late November. Holmes Educational State Forest is located about 8.5 miles from downtown Hendersonville on Crab Creek Road, 828-692-0100, ncesf.org or dfr.state.nc.us

Jump Off Rock Park 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. Open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Jackson Park and Nature Trail Picnic areas and shelters, tennis, baseball and softball fields, nature trails, birdwatching amphitheatre, playground, summer camp programs and sports programs, 828-687-4884, hc-sports.com.

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.

North Mills River Road near the intersections of Highways 191 and 280, 828-877-3265.

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Patton Park Public swimming pool, picnic shelters and areas, tennis courts, basketball courts and walking trails.

1610 Asheville Hwy. US 25 North.

Pisgah National Forest Davidson River Recreation Area Ranger Station & Visitors Center, Wildlife Education Center and Fish Hatchery, Sliding Rock, Pink Beds Azalea Gardens, Cradle of Forestry, Looking Glass Falls and Davidson River Campground.

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

Trails of the Green River Game Lands Sixteen miles of 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: hunting, fishing and trapping, this unique area is maintained to encourage foot travel only. Maps and brochures are available at the Hendersonville Visitors Center.

UNC Center for Craft, Creativity & Design Exhibits by professional artists, and faculty & students from three UNC mountain campuses, focusing on craft heritage. Call for hours and directions at 828-890-2050.

Chimney Rock Park 75 mile views, nature trails to 404 foot waterfall, rare plant life, unique rock formations and nature center.

800-277-9611, chimneyrockpark.com

For a complete list of activities, festivals and special events, contact: Henderson County Travel & Tourism 201 S. Main St., Hendersonville, NC 28792, call 828-693-9708 or 1-800-828-4244, or visit their web site historichendersonville.org.

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endersonville offers a wide variety of scenic attractions and recreational opportunities - from exploring the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway by car to hiking the numerous trails that wind throughout the county. The area is 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 and Highland Lake, just to name a few.

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The Visitor’s Information Center has brochures and other detailed information on golfing packages in the area.

Organized recreational events are also available to enjoy.

City of Hendersonville, Public Works Dept. recreational facilities include swimming, tennis, shuffleboard, racquetball, and mini-golf. Call 828-697-3084 for more information. The Henderson County Parks and Recreation Department, located in Jackson Park, organizes public events and senior activities.

Visit 801 Glover St. or call 828-697-4884 for schedules.The following is a list of activities offered throughout Henderson County and the surrounding area:

Bowling Tarheel Lanes

Snow Tubing (Seasonal) Moonshine Mountain

828-253-2995

828-696-0333

Movies Flat Rock Cinema

Swimming

828-697-2463

Epic Four Seasons Cinema 828-693-8989 or 828-693-1146

Regal Hollywood Cinemas 14 800-326-3264 Ext 253

YMCA 828-692-5774 Lelia Patterson Center 828-654-0004

White Water Rafting Nantahala Outdoor Center 828-488-2175, 1-800-232-7238

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hether 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 • Southridge Shopping Center on Airport Road features Target, Lowe’s, Office Max, Best Buy, Old Navy, Marshalls and a World Marketplace.

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

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

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Ci v i c C lu b s / O rganizations Alzheimer’s Association of WNC 828-254-7363 Alzheimer’s Support Group 828-693-1440 Amateur Radio Club, Blue Ridge 828-687-9531 | radioclub.org Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) 828-891-4359 American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 866-389-5650 | aarp.org American Association of University Women (AAUW) 828-698-1354 American Business Women’s Association-WNC 828-777-4231 | abwaskyhy.com.

American Cancer Society 828-227-7798 | cancer.org American Legion Post Number 828-693-3922 American Red Cross-Henderson County Chapter 828-693-5605 | hcredcross.org American Rhododendron Society-Southeastern Chapter 828-696-2996 American-Scandinavian foundation (ASf) 828-692-0323 Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA), Great Smoky Mountains Region 828-684-6711 | local.aaca.org/gsmr Antique Car Club, Hendersonville 828-697-7876 Antique Engine & tractor Association, Apple Country 828-667-9872 | applecountry.org Antique truck Club of America (AtCA), Smoky Mountain Chapter 828-692-8874 Art League of Henderson County 828-692-0982 | artleague.net Arts Center, the 828-693-8504 | theartscenterofhc.com Audubon Society, Elisha Mitchell Chapter 645-8675 | main.nc.us/emas Azalea Society of America-Vaseyi Chapter 828-697-9228 Big Brothers/Big Sisters of WNC 828-693-8153 | bbbswnc.org Blue Ridge Literacy Council, Inc. 828-696-3811 | litcouncil.org

Boy Scouts of America, Daniel Boone Council 828-254-6189 | danielboonecouncil.org Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County 828-693-9444 | bgchendersonco.org Carolina Mountain Club carolinamtnclub.com Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy 828-697-5777 | carolinamountain.org Civitan Club of Hendersonville 828-891-5074 | civitan.org Hendersonville Coin Club 828-697-6661 | ncnaonline.org Community Foundation of Henderson County 828-697-6224 | cfhcforever.org Community Partnership for Pets, Inc. 828-693-5172 | communitypartnershipforpets.org Daughters of the American Revolution, Abraham Kuykendall Chapter ncdar.org Democratic Party of Henderson County 828 692-6424 | hendersoncountydemocrats.com Dispute Settlement Center of Henderson County 828-697-7055 | dschc.org Henderson County Education Foundation 828-698-8884 | hcef.info Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc., Laurel Chapter 828-693-4254 | egacarolinas.org Environmental & Conservation Organization – ECO 828-692-0385 | eco-wnc.org Foothills Highland Games SCOTS(Scottish Clans of the South) 828-693-8526 | scotsfoothillshg.org Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara friendsofcarlsandburg.org Friends of DuPont Forest (FODF) 828-877-6527 | dupontforest.com Gem and Mineral Society, Henderson County 828-698-1977 | hcgms.org Genealogical & Historical Society of Henderson County 828-693-1531 | hcghs.com Girl Scouts of Western North Carolina, Pisgah Council 828-252-4442 | girlscoutswnc.org Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC, Inc. 828-687-0653 | goodwillnwnc.org Guardian ad Litem Program 828-694-4215 Habitat for Humanity 828-694-0340 | habitat-hvl.org 36 | 2009 Newcomer’s Handbook

Healing Place, The 828-692-0495 | thehealingplace.info Health Education Center of Pardee Hospital 828-692-7754 | pardeehospital.org Hendersonville China Painters 828-692-8377 Hendersonville Community Band hcbmusic.com Hendersonville Duplicate Bridge 828-891-4204 Henderson County Council on Aging, Inc. 828-692-4203 | coahc.org Henderson County Crafters Association 828-891-7837 | hendersonctynccrafters.com Henderson County Foster Parent Association 828-698-5162 Henderson County Parks and Recreation 828-697-4884 | hendersoncountyrecreation.org Hendersonville Film Society, Inc., The 828-697-7310 Hendersonville Little Theatre 828-692-1082 | hendersonvillelittletheatre.org Hendersonville Rescue Mission 828-697-1354 | hendersonvillerescuemission.net

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Hendersonville Shuffleboard Club 828-697-3016 Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra 828-697-5884 | hendersonvillesymphony.org Historic Flat Rock, Inc. 828-698-0030 | historicflatrockinc.org Historic Hendersonville Depot 828-698-5465 or 828-890-8246 | avmrc.com Historic Johnson Farm 828-891-6585 Historic Seventh Avenue District 828-778-8222 | 7thavehvl.com Home Builders Association of Hendersonville 828-697-9513 | hendersonvillehomebuilders.com Interfaith Assistance Ministry 828-697-7029 | iamhendersoncounty.org Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville, Inc. 828-891-5779 | hendersonvillekiwanis.org La Leche League, Hendersonville 828-808-1490 | lllofnc.org Latino Advocacy Coalition 828-693-1981 | elcentrohvl.org League of Women Voters of Henderson County 828-693-5257 | lwvhcnc.org Lions Club, Hendersonville 828-698-5312 | hendersonvillelions.lionwap.org March of Dimes 828-437-8397 | marchofdimes.com Masonic Temple, Kedron Masonic Lodge #387 828-693-5400 | ashevillescottishrite.org Michigan Club, The 697-5889 Mill Center 828-697-5700 | millcenter.org Miss Hendersonville Scholarship Pageant, Inc. 828-243-5870| misshendersonvillepageant.com Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Western Chapter 800-248-6233 Mountain Farm & Home Museum, Inc. 828-697-8846 | mfhmuseum.homestead.com National Active Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) 828-697-2034 | ncnarfe.info National Technical Honor Society, Blue Ridge Community College 828-698-8011 | nths.org NC Apple Festival 828-697-4557 | ncapplefestival.org 38 | 2009 Newcomer’s Handbook

Opportunity House, Inc. 828-692-0575 Optimist Club, Hendersonville henderson-optimists.org PFLAG Flat Rock/Hendersonville 828-696-8250 Polish American Club of WNC (PAC/WNC) 828-697-5665 Quilt Club, Tarheel Piecemakers tarheelpiecemakers.org Quilters Guild, WNC 828-698-6395 | westernncquilters.org Red Hat Society 828-696-4136 | tophatters.com Republican Men’s Club Henderson County 828-692-8645 Republican Party, Henderson County 828-693-6040 | hendersoncountygop.com Rotary Club of Hendersonville 828-697-6224 | hendersonvillerotary.com Rotary Club of Hendersonville, Four Seasons 828-776-6639 | fourseasonsrotaryclub.org SCORE 828-693-8702 | scorewnc.org Salvation Army 828-693-4181 Senior Friendships of Henderson County 828-694-3636 | seniorfriendships.com Seniors Social Club 828-693-8167 Shrine Club, Hendersonville hendersonvilleshriners.com Sons of Confederate Veterans, Walter M. Bryson Camp 828-891-70748 Special Olympics 828-696-0533 Square Dance Club, Southern Lights 969-9198 | southernlights.org Sweet Adelines/Song O’Sky Chorus 828-969-9198 | songosky.org Toastmasters of Hendersonville, Four Seasons www.fourseasonstoastmasters.com United Way of Henderson County 828-692-1636 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Hedrick-Rhodes Post 5206 828-492-0910 | vfwwebcom.org/nc/post5206 39

Welcome Newcomer Service 828-698-0071 Welcome Wagon Club of Hendersonville, The 828-891-5906 Western Carolina Community Action, Inc. 828-693-1711 | wcca.net Western North Carolina Air Museum 828-698-2482 | wncairmuseum.com Woman’s Club, GFWCNC 828-448-8684 | gfwcnc.org YMCA Family Center 828-692-5774 | ymcahendersoncounty.org Don’t see your club or organization listed here?

Please contact the Chamber at 828-692-1413.

Fax 828-693-8802 or chamber@hendersoncountychamber.org.

Co m m u n i c at i ons 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 circulation

La Voz Independiente Weekly Spanish language newspaper: PO Box 968, Fletcher, NC 28732 | 828-687-1132

Radio/Television Hendersonville is home to two 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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Lib r a ry S e rv i c es Henderson County Public Library Main Branch 301 N. Washington St. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-697-4725

The library issues library cards to residents and non-residents; however, non-residents must pay a fee.

Branches of the Henderson County Library are located in:

Fletcher Branch

120 Library Road | 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, Etowah | 828-891-6577

Mills River Branch

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

Ch u rc h e s / R e l i gion

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hose searching for a place of worship will find many religious institutions of varying faiths in Henderson County.

The county has over 200 churches, 36 of which are within the Hendersonville city limits. Two of Henderson County’s churches, Calvary Episcopal and St. John’s in the Wilderness, are well-known historic landmarks. The Baptist and Methodist denominations offer many houses of worship throughout the county.

The following is an up-to-date list of the churches and denominations in Henderson County: African Methodist Episcopal Zion

St. Paul’s Tabernacle 813 W. 6th Ave., Hendersonville 828-697-8687

Abrahamic Faith Anderson Chapel Church of God Abrahamic Faith 205 Jack St., Hendersonville 828-698-7277

Anglican All Saints Anglican Church 15 McDowell Rd., Arden 828-891-7216

Assemblies of God New Beginnings Christian Fellowship 3 Summit Circle, Hendersonville 828-692-0777

Tabernacle of Praise

106 Old Airport Rd., Fletcher 828-687-2762

Baptist Barker Heights Baptist

215 Glover St., Hendersonville 828-693-3678

Beulah Baptist Church

7088 Willow Rd., Hendersonville 828-693-5508

Blue Ridge Baptist

St. Paul Rd., Hendersonville 828-685-9548

Bob’s Creek Baptist

1748 Bob’s Creek Road, Zirconia 828-698-8595

Boylston Baptist

10642 Boylston Hwy., Hendersonville 828-891-5512

Calvary Baptist

250 Haywood Rd., Hendersonville 828-693-6014

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Carolina Baptist Association

Mills River Baptist

Carolina Hispanic Baptist

Mt. Gilead Baptist

Cherryfield Baptist

Mt. Moriah Baptist

601 Hebron St., Hendersonville 828-693-4274 4015 Chimney Rock Rd., Hendersonville 828-685-0000 Cherryfield, Brevard 828-862-3967

689 S. Mills River Rd., Horse Shoe 828-891-8512 56 Mt. Gilead Church Rd., Fletcher 828-890-3863

Crab Creek Baptist

635 Gilliam Mountain Rd., Hendersonville 828-685-7292

Ebenezer Baptist

1183 Bills Creek Rd., Lake Lure 828-625-2115

Etowah Baptist

65 Mtn. Valley Cemetery Rd., Zirconia 828-692-9769

Jeeter Mtn. Rd., Hendersonville 828-692-5694 2557 Chimney Rock Rd., Hendersonville 828-692-0170 Hwy 64 West, Etowah 828-891-7153

Fellowship Baptist

Howard Gap Rd., Hendersonville 828-697-2282

First Baptist

Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist

Mountain Valley Baptist

Mountain View Baptist 411 Duncan Hill Rd., Hendersonville 828-693-4892

Mountain View Baptist Church of Tuxedo

312 Fifth Ave. West, Hendersonville 828-693-5918

458 Mtn. View Church Rd., Tuxedo 828-697-7704

Fletcher First Baptist

Mud Creek Baptist

25 Cane Creek Rd., Fletcher 828-687-1031

Fruitland Baptist Church

150 College St., Hendersonville 828-685-8990

Gethsemane Baptist

403 Rutledge Dr., Hendersonville 828-692-1262

Mud Creek Baptist 102 Mine Gap Rd., Hendersonville 828-693-7138

1315 Old Spartanburg Rd., Hendersonville 828-692-4977

Naples Baptist

Holly Springs Baptist

Pleasant Grove Baptist

Horse Shoe First Baptist

Pleasant Hill Baptist

7265 Crab Creek Rd., Hendersonville 828-692-2050

4358 Brevard Rd., Horse Shoe 828-891-2924

Kings Grove Baptist

3034 Pace Rd., Hendersonville 828-685-8256

Locust Grove Baptist 1741 Locust Grove Rd., Hendersonville 828-685-7231

Maranatha Baptist

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799 Rugby Dr., Hendersonville 828-692-7982 1122 Pleasant Grove Rd., Hendersonville 828-891-8929 4096 Little River Rd., Hendersonville 828-696-9632

Providence Baptist

1201 Oakland St., Hendersonville 828-697-2878

Refuge Baptist

27 Oleta Rd., Hendersonville 828-685-8544

Shaw’s Creek Baptist 1915 Brevard Rd. 828-692-4430

Shoal Creek Baptist

Balsam Grv., Brevard 828-877-5881

Stoney Mountain Baptist

Star of Bethel Baptist

3301 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville 828-692-2944

Tuxedo First Baptist

482 S. Orchard Rd., Flat Rock 828-692-1387

105 N. Whitted St. 828-693-5119

30 Branch Breeze Ln., Zirconia 828-692-0130

Union Grove Baptist Robinson Terrace 828-692-5010

Victory Baptist

Baptist - Reformed East Hendersonville Baptist

1010 Shepherd St., Hendersonville 828-696-2135

Upward Baptist

Baptist - Southern Balfour Baptist

Valley Hill Baptist

Cedar Springs Baptist

Zion Hill Baptist

East Flat Rock First Baptist

Baptist – Independent Bethany Bible Church

First Baptist

935 Upward Rd., Flat Rock 828-693-4991 118 School Street, Hendersonville 828-692-2739 221 Old Kanuga Road, Hendersonville 828-692-0577

207 Chadwick Ave., Hendersonville 828-696-8720

Bethel Baptist

5690 Old Haywood Rd., Mills River 828-890-4777

Calvary Baptist

2501 Haywood Rd., Hendersonville 828-693-6014

Emmanuel Baptist

N. Mills River, Horse Shoe 828-890-3002

Fair Haven Baptist 27 Eisenhower Dr., Hendersonville 828-696-3111

Grace Baptist

Spartanburg Hwy., East Flat Rock 828-692-4312

Mountain Home Independent Baptist

175 Mountain Road, Mountain Home 828-693-5412

Oak Grove Baptist

476 Oak Grove Rd., Flat Rock 828-693-8372

2502 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville 828-692-8336 Green River Rd., Zirconia 828-693-1286 2227 Spartanburg Hwy, East Flat Rock 828-692-0765

312 5th Ave. W., Hendersonville 828-693-3493

French Broad Baptist 182 Grandview Lane, Hendersonville 828-891-4665

Main Street Baptist

202 S. Main St., Hendersonville 828-692-4132

Shaw’s Creek Baptist 91 Shaws Creek Rd. 828-692-4430

W. Hendersonville Baptist

730 Willow St., Hendersonville 828-692-6607

Bible Mills River Bible Church

2035 Jeffress Rd., Mills River 828-891-9313

Catholic Immaculate Conception Catholic 208 Seventh Ave. W. 828-693-6901

Christian Blue Ridge Christian Church 60 Oren Dr., Mills River 828-687-7826

Oak Grove Christian 5 Morris Ave., Arden 828-687-8222

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First Alliance Church 1821 Windsor Dr., Hendersonville 828-692-3814

Christian Science Christian Science Society 235 W. Main St., Brevard 828-884-9181

Independent Bethany Bible

207 Chadwick Ave., Hendersonville 828-696-8720

Mills River Bible Church

621 Jeffress Rd., Mills River 828-891-9313

First Church of Christ Science

Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness

702 Fifth Ave. W., Hendersonville 828-697-9774

2184 Jeffress Rd., Mills River 828-891-5922

Church of Christ Hendersonville Church of Christ

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

1975 Haywood Rd., Hendersonville 828-692-0306

1305 W. 5th Ave., Hendersonville 828-697-7900

Church of God Hendersonville Church of God Worship Center

Latter Day Saints Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Congregational First Congregational Church of Hendersonville

Lutheran Grace Lutheran Church

2103 Brevard Rd. 828-693-6909

2005 Brevard Hwy., Hendersonville 828-692-9997

1735 W. 5th Ave. 828-692-8630

1245 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville 828-693-4890

Episcopal Episcopal Church of the Holy Family

Living Savior Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Synod

419 Turnpike Road, Mills River 828-891-9375

St. James Episcopal Church

766 N. Main St., Hendersonville 828-693-7458

St. John in the Wilderness 1789 Greenville Hwy., Hendersonville 828-693-9783

St. Mary’s Chapel

2657 Chimney Rock Rd., Hendersonville 828-697-5292

St. Paul’s Episcopal 1659 St. Paul’s Rd., Hendersonville 828-685-3644

Full Gospel Harvest Outreach Ministries

127 School House Rd., Mills River 828-890-4747

Holiness Union Hill Holiness Baptist 1141 Union Hill Rd., Hendersonville 828-685-2774

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301 Overlook Road, Asheville 828-650-0404

Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church 2606 Chimney Rock Rd. 828-692-7027

Mennonite Foothills Community Church 2720 Landrum Rd., Columbus 828-863-4638

Methodist - United Balfour United Methodist Church Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville 828-692-5501

Cummings Memorial Church

1 Banner Farm Rd., Mills River 828-891-9413

Dana United Methodist Church 1246 Ridge Rd. 828-685-3141

East Flat Rock United Methodist Church

Spartanburg Hwy., Flatrock 828-697-6846

Edneyville United Methodist Church

799 Bearwallow Rd., Hendersonville 828-685-7344

Etowah United Methodist Church 110 Brickyard Rd. 828-891-4360

First United Methodist Church 204 Church St. & Sixth Ave. W. 828-693-4275

Fruitland United Methodist Church

66 S. Mills Gap Rd., Hendersonville 828-685-0510

Mills River United Methodist

137 Old Turnpike Rd., Mills River 828-891-7788

Moores Grove United Methodist 2575 Chimney Rock Rd., Hendersonville 828-692-4124

Missionary The Bread of Life

248 Caldwell St., Brevard 828-877-3577

Nazarene First Church of the Nazarene 111 N. Washington St., Hendersonville 828-692-7746

New Testament Lifehouse International Ministries & Fellowships 130 Suttles Rd., Flat Rock 828-696-9987

Non-Denominational Anointed Word International Church 170 Bradley Branch Rd., Arden 828-654-7964

Calvary Chapel of Hendersonville 1440 Whitmire Cir., Hendersonville 828-698-1870

Victory Tabernacle

21 Victory View Lane, East Flat Rock 828-693-0105

Orthodox St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox 5 Park Ridge Dr., Fletcher 828-681-8080

Pentecostal Ebenezer Penecostal

99 McCall St., Flat Rock 828-698-7283

Pentecostal Holiness International Pentecostal Holiness 991 Upward Road, Flat Rock 828-692-2942

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Presbyterian Arden Presbyterian PCA

2215 Hendersonville Rd., Arden 828-684-7221

Covenant Presbyterian PCA

2101 Kanuga Rd., Hendersonville 828-693-8651

Etowah Presbyterian

41 Presbyterian Church Road, Mills River 828-891-3447

First Presbyterian USA

699 N. Grove St., Hendersonville 828-692-3211

Mills River Seventh Day Adventist

2142 Jeffress Rd., Mills River 828-891-3034

Upward Seventh Day Adventist

957 Upward Rd., Flat Rock 828-697-9876

Spanish Iglesia Hispana Jesus Te Llama 400 W. 1st Ave., Hendersonville 828-693-8218

Synagogues - Reform Agudas Israel Congregation

Grace Community PCA

505 Glasgow Lane, Hendersonville 828-693-9838

Mills River Presbyterian PC USA

Unitarian Universalist Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

495 Cardinal Rd., Mills River 828-891-2006 10 Presbyterian Church Rd., Horse Shoe 828-891-7101

Pinecrest Presbyterian 1790 Greenville Hwy., Hendersonville 828-692-0063

Reformation Presbyterian Church

120 W. 7th Ave., Hendersonville 828-698-3536

2021 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville 828-693-3157

United Church of Christ First Congregational Church of Hendersonville

1735 Fifth Ave. W., Hendersonville 828-692-8630

Trinity Presbyterian PC USA

United Pentecostal First United Pentecostal

900 Blythe St., Hendersonville 828-692-6114

474 Duncan Rd., Flat Rock 828-698-5821

Salvation Army Salvation Army

Unity Unity Center of Christianity

239 Third Ave. E., Hendersonville 828-693-4181

2041 Old Fanning Bridge Rd., Mills River 828-684-3798

Seventh Day Adventist Arden Seventh Day Adventist

Wesleyan Bethel Wesleyan

Fletcher Seventh Day Adventist

Life Spring Wesleyan Church

35 Airport Rd., Arden 828-684-6700

Howard Gap Rd. and Naples Rd, Fletcher 828-684-0332

Hendersonville Seventh Day Adventist 2301 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville 828-692-2255

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909 Tracy Grove Rd., Flat Rock 828-693-9787

67 Etowah Center Dr., Etowah 828-891-7212

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he Hendersonville City government is run by a mayor and council of four. Councilmen 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 after the first Monday of each month at City Hall. For information call 697-3000. The following is a list of the mayor and city council members: Mayor Council Members Greg Newman Jeff Collis Barbara Volk City Manager Bill O’Cain William “Bo” Ferguson Steve Caraker

C o u n t y G overnment

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enderson 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 information call 697-4808. The following is the list of County Commissioners: Chairman County Manager Bill Moyer Steve Wyatt Vice Chairman Charles Messer Commissioners Mark Williams Chuck McGrady Larry Young

Assistant County Manager Selena Coffey

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he 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 and 120 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.

Officials are: Senator 2009-2010 Representatives Tom Apodaca 48th District Rep. Carolyn Justus, (R) 117th District All state lawmakers Rep. W. David Guice, (R) are reachable through 919-733-4111.

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esidents 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 the Henderson County Board of Elections, PO Box 2090, 28793, 75 E. Central Street, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4970.

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 driver’s license.

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aw enforcement in Henderson County is carried out by approximately 92 officers in the county and 33 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 127 Sixth Ave. E., Hendersonville, NC 28792.

Police Chief................................... Herbert Blake Emergency.........................................................911 Call ................................................. 828-883-2212 Investigation. ............................... 828-697-3042 Support Services......................... 828-697-3031 Parking Enforcement. ............... 828-697-3050 Records. ........................................ 828-697-3036 Chief’s Office............................... 828-697-3031

Sheriff’s Department The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department is located at 107 Second Ave. W., Hendersonville, NC 28792.

Sheriff. .................................................. Rick Davis Emergency.........................................................911 Information.................................. 828-697-4911 Administration............................ 828-697-4596 Civil Process. ............................... 828-697-4940 Criminal Investigation Division.................................................. 697-4930

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

Emergency: 911 All Fire Departments Inside and Outside City Limits: 911 Bat Cave Fire & Rescue 828-625-9313 Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue Emergency 828-692-4416 Dana Fire Department General Business: 828-685-3494 Edneyville Fire Department General Business: 828-685-7311 Etowah-Horse Shoe Fire Department General Business: 828-891-3102 Fletcher Fire Department General Business: 828-684-0864 Gerton Fire Department General Business: 828-625-2779 Green River Fire Dept.

General Business: 828-692-4009 Henderson County Rescue Squad 828-692-3487 Henderson County EMS 828-697-4827

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ew 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 telephone number is 828-692-6915. The fee is $10-$20 cash or check.

A North Carolina license plate must be purchased within 30 days of residency. 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 is a prerequisite to register a motor vehicle in the state. In addition, out of state automobiles must be inspected within 10 days from date vehicles are subject to registration.

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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endersonville 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 4 commercial airlines and fly to over 200 cities worldwide. The airport is committed to serving the needs of both commercial and general aviation customers, with airport features including an 8,001foot long, 15-foot wide primary runway, capable of serving large jet aircraft.

The Hendersonville Airport, 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 Service to Orlando Continental Express, 800-523-3273 | continental.com Service to Newark and Houston Delta, 800-221-1212 | delta.com Service to Atlanta, Cincinnati, LaGuardia US Airways Express, 800-428-4322 | www.usairways.com Service to Charlotte

Buses Apple Country Transportation 828-698-8571

Greyhound Bus Lines Toll Free 800-231-2222

Taxi Cabs A Cab 828-698-2324

Blue Byrd Cab 828-693-3011

Deader Cab 828-693-3131

Apple Cab 828-696-1583

Checker Cab Co. 828-692-2424

Carolina Taxi & Industrial Transportation, Inc. 828-693-3221

City Cab 828-884-9612

Radio Cab 828-693-4272

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enderson County offers a wide variety of healthcare services through the two local hospitals as well as other medical facilities. Henderson County has two full-service hospitals, Margaret R. Pardee Memorial and Park Ridge, providing 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

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ardee is a not-for-profit community hospital located in Hendersonville. The hospital was founded in 1953 and is licensed for 222 acute care beds. Pardee is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Pardee provides healthcare services and education through several facilities, including the main hospital, the Pardee Health Education Center, Urgent Care facility in Hendersonville, Pardee Care Center a nursing and rehabilitation center, and the Pavilion, an adult day care facility.

The hospital has a Rehab & Wellness Center facility adjacent to the Epic Theatres complex. Other facilities include a medical office building that houses Hendersonville Family Health Center’s Family Practice physicians and Hendersonville Family Practice Residency program, a midwifery program through the Pardee Women’s Health Center, and Western Carolina Medical Associates’ (WCMA) internal medicine physicians. WCMA offers an additional location in Fletcher.

Pardee provides an outpatient radiology and radiation oncology services through an outpatient radiology facility and the Kayden Radiation Oncology facility, located across from the main hospital entrance (Justice Street).

The Kayden Center is a part of the hospital’s Comprehensive Cancer Center at Pardee, the only cancer program in Henderson County accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

Pardee is a teaching hospital accredited by the Graduate Medical Education Residency Review Committee for Family Practice. Through an affiliation with Mountain Area Health Education Center and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Pardee provides a threeyear residency training program for medical students pursuing additional training in family medicine.

Pardee Hospital has been ranked among the top ten percent of hospitals in the United States for joint replacement surgery and stroke care, according to a comprehensive study released by Health Grades, the nation’s leading healthcare ratings company.

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Pardee received the HealthGrades 2007 Joint Replacement Excellence and 2007 Stroke Care Excellence Awards based on its outstanding patient outcomes in these areas. It is the only facility in Western North Carolina to score in the top ten percent nationally for stroke care, and was also named best in this region for joint replacement surgery, which includes total hip and knee replacement procedures. Pardee ranks second out of 61 hospitals in the state for joint replacement surgery.

The Health Grades study also cited pulmonary and cardiac as strong clinical areas at Pardee Hospital. The facility received five star ratings for the treatment of heart failure, atrial fibrillation and community acquired pneumonia. The respiratory outcomes at Pardee placed it among the top ten hospitals in North Carolina for pulmonary care. More information is available at healthgrades.com.

Visit pardeehospital.org to find doctors that are accepting new patients, register online for special programs, health screenings and more. Check possible interactions between medications and vitamins, supplements and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking on their Online Pharmacist program.

Find maps and other information that will aid you as a visitor or patient at Pardee Hospital.

CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services 68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803 828-277-4800 | carepartners.org

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arePartners 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 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.

Bayada Nurses 212 South Grove Street, Suite F, Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-696-1900 or 1-800-606-1428 | bayada.com

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ince 1975, Bayada Nurses have been helping people have a safe home life with comfort, independence and dignity, despite illness or disability. The Hendersonville office offers both personal care and skilled nursing services. They service the counties of Henderson, Polk and Transylvania. The field staff is comprised of experienced CNAs, LPNs and RNs that have been screened, bonded and insured. An experienced RN provides clinical supervision. Bayada Nurses is JCAHO accredited and offers free insurance processing.

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Park Ridge Hospital 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-684-8501 | parkridgehospital.org

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ark Ridge Hospital is a not-for-profit acute care facility that has provided superior medical care with Christian compassion since 1910. Conveniently located between Asheville and Hendersonville at exit 44 off at I-26, this full service, multi-specialty hospital was the first healthcare facility in Henderson County.

The hospital is known for state-of-the-art technology and its highly trained and caring staff of healthcare professionals. Park Ridge Hospital obtained the first 64 slice CT Scanner in the Carolinas, and was the first in Henderson County to offer digital

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mammography and 4-D Ultrasound. They offer comprehensive cancer services, a breast health center, a sleep center, and Henderson County’s only comprehensive wound care center.

Park Ridge Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The hospital is one of 39 hospitals in the U.S. belonging to the Adventist Health System, and is the area’s only faith-based hospital. Park Ridge Hospital is known for providing quality and personalized patient care. This goes hand in hand with its Christian philosophy of commitment to caring for those suffering from sickness and injury as well as promoting a better lifestyle through practicing and teaching good health techniques. As part of their mission to serve the community, Park Ridge Hospital offers FREE health screenings year-round through their Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Van and their Women’s Healthy Heart Screenings. These and other community services are funded in part by the Park Ridge Hospital Foundation.

The hospital’s unique OB-GYN services include traditional and alternative birthing and deliveries in a caring, familyoriented setting. Therapy services are available in four locations in Buncombe and Henderson Counties. HOPE Behavioral Health Services meets the psychiatric needs of adult women and seniors. Full service home health is available in four counties.

The Urgent Care facility is based in Arden on Airport Road.

Both the Urgent Care and the hospital’s ER offer a 20 Minute Wait Time Guarantee: patients can expect a wait time from waiting room to treatment room of 20 minutes or less, or they receive a gift certificate.

For more information about Park Ridge Hospital, or about other hospital services, visit parkridgehospital.org. To request a copy of the Medical Staff Directory, contact the Business Development office at 828-681-2687.

Henderson County Health Department 1347 Spartanburg Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792.

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he Health Department offers an array of services that greatly benefit the community.

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he Hendersonville Main Post Office is located at 427 Fifth Ave. W., Hendersonville, NC 28739.

Branches are located throughout the county.

The annex is located at 90 Lakewood Rd.

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or a complete list of Chamber Member businesses and organizations, see the Membership Directory & Buyers Guide published by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce or go online to hendersoncountychamber.org and click on “Membership Directory.”

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ere are some guides for newcomers on requirements for local services:

Electric Service Duke Power Company 828-697-0749 | dukepower.com Progress Energy 800-451-2777 | progress-energy.com

Gas PSNC Energy PO Box 70504, Charlotte, NC 28272.

877-776-2427 | scana.com Payment Location: City of Hendersonville, 318 4th Ave. East, M-F 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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 Hendersonville Water and Sewer Department PO Box 1760, 145 Fifth Ave. E. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-3052 | A $20 turn-on fee is required

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ew residents may obtain phone and wireless service from AT&T by calling1-888-757-6500 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 Communications 719 Old Spartanburg Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-1371 DirecTV 2314 Asheville Hwy. Suite A , Hendersonville, NC 28791 58 | 2009 Newcomer’s Handbook 828-693-0530

Cellular Phones Get Wireless, Inc. 315 S. Church Street, Hendersonville NC 28792 828-696-8997 High Country Wireless, Inc. 2000 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-697-1886 T-Mobile, USA 300 Airport Road Suite 20, Arden, NC 28704 828-687-0992 US Cellular 1900 Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville, NC 28792-2874 828-696-1700 Verizon Wireless 1602 Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-1400

Garbage Collection/Recycling: Hendersonville Sanitation Department 305 Williams Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-3084 for service inside the city limits. For county collection, see the telephone directory for private firms.

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Re a l E s tat e a nd Housing For information regarding real estate in the Hendersonville area contact:

The Hendersonville Board of Realtors 828-693-9642 Please visit hendersoncountychamber.org for our member realtors and developers.

Se n i o r C i t i z e ns

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enderson county is an ideal retirement destination.

Because of its moderate climate, slower-paced 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 area’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, exercise 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, 25 Heritage Dr., Asheville, NC 28806, 828-251-6622.

For more information about the Henderson County area contact: Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, 204 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-692-1413.

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Im p o rta n t N u mbers Alcoholics Anonymous 828-254-8539; 800-524-0465

Emergency Medical Services 911

American Red Cross 828-693-5605

Employment Security Commission 828-693-1703

Animal Shelter 828-697-4723 Better Business Bureau 828-253-2392; 800-452-2882 Better Speech and Hearing Council 828-697-2153 Blue Ridge Health Center 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 Civil Air Patrol 828-687-2875 Day Care, Social Services 828-698-4441 Department of Social Services 828-697-5500

Four Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care 828-692-6178 Juvenile Court Counselor 828-697-4895 Land of Sky Regional Council 828-251-6622 Landfill 828-697-4505 Mainstay (Domestic Violence) 828-693-3840 Narcotics Anonymous 828-258-4537; 800-828-5689 Pardee Hospital 828-696-1000 Park Ridge Hospital 828-684-8501 Poison Control 800-222-1222

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Road Information 511 Rape Crisis Program, United Way 828-692-3931 Salvation Army 828-693-4181 SSEACO Vocational Solutions 828-692-9626

the Healing Place (Sexual Abuse), United Way 828-692-3931 trend Mental Health families together 828-884-2027 United Way Crisis Line 211 Vocational Rehabilitation 828-692-9184

Suicide Prevention, National 800-273-8255

State FarmÂŽ

Providing Insurance and Financial Services

Matt Gambrell, Agent

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806 Greenville Hwy, PO Box 1999 Hendersonville, NC 28793-1999 www.mattgambrell.com Bus 828 696 3226 matt.gambrell.nqvy@statefarm.com Toll Free 866 696 3226 24 Hour Good Neighbor ServiceÂŽ Fax 828 694 3778

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