When she was a little girl, Danielle Stepp McCall remembers that after school, the bus would drop her, her sisters and her cousins off at Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard. The third-generation — now raising a fourth — 70-acre working farm in Hendersonville is now celebrating its 50th anniversary as a U-pick apple orchard. “We would play in the apple… Keep Reading
Brother Wolf Donor to Match Up to $4,000 in Donations Now through Oct. 25, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue will be promoting “Tricks for Treats,” a matching gift challenge that will raise money to buy toys, treats, and food for Brother Wolf’s animals in conjunction with the Halloween season. Tricks for Treats is made possible by… Keep Reading
The Cantrell Creek Trail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Oct. 16 The Pisgah Conservancy (TPC), Trout Unlimited (TU), the U.S. Forest Service, and a group of supporting organizations are pleased to announce a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 16, to celebrate the conclusion of the Cantrell Creek Project. The ceremony will begin at 11 am… Keep Reading
City of Hendersonville Announces Start of Fall Bulk Leaf Collection The City of Hendersonville has begun its fall bulk leaf collection for city residents. Bulk leaf collection will continue throughout the season and conclude on December 31. Residents are asked NOT to bag their leaves; simply rake leaves as close to the street, curb, or… Keep Reading
Boyea’s photo fetches $1,000 in cancer benefit auction Jubilation!, a photo by Henri Boyea of Henri B. Photography, received a high bid of $1,000 at the first annual Butterfly Benefit in Denver last month. A radon mitigation business owner and local photographer, Boyea currently has work displayed at ArtMob Studios downtown and Appalachian Coffee Co.… Keep Reading
Streambank work will create ‘stormwater wetland’ at Patton Park The public will soon see construction and restoration efforts taking place as part of the city’s Multi-Area Streambank Restoration Project. The project will restore approximately 11,000 linear feet of streambanks at 13 sites throughout the area. The plan aims to protect existing water and sewer infrastructure… Keep Reading
The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Protects 139 Acres in Beaverdam Area The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) recently purchased 139 acres in the Beaverdam area of Haywood County, connecting the Town of Canton’s Rough Creek watershed property with conserved land previously protected by SAHC. The acquisition will permanently protect wildlife habitat, scenic views from public… Keep Reading
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week Maybe you prefer a sweeter apple or something more tart. Maybe you know you’ve tasted the perfect apple before, but you can’t remember what it was called. How do you choose? Well, apart from asking the farmer’s advice (which is always a good first step), you might consider throwing… Keep Reading
Natural resources bolster Henderson County’s economy Outdoor pursuits have become a huge economic driver for communities large and small around the country. Henderson County and Western North Carolina draw people looking to get outdoors and experience mother nature at her best by hitting the trail for a day of biking or hiking on a greenway… Keep Reading
Henderson County Education Foundation’s 13th Annual Golf Classic on Oct. 14 The 13th Annual Henderson County Education Foundation Fall Golf Classic will be held on Monday, October 14, at Champion Hills. The HCEF Golf Classic is the largest fundraiser for the Henderson County Education Foundation with the revenue supporting post-secondary scholarships for graduates of Henderson… Keep Reading
