Saint Paul wins Governor's Cup for top cider in state
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards claimed first place in the Governor's Cup for the top hard cider with Appalachian Ridge Sugarloaf Mountain. The win marks the cidery’s fourth Governor’s Cup and tops the state cider awards, with winemaker Kelly Rivera Meyers credited for the acclaimed harvest. The cider uses Henderson County apples grown for cidery varieties to deliver a European style flavor. Saint Paul also led in the best of cider category with Heritage Ridge Black Bear blackberry cider.
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Water director retires after 30 years guiding city water
Adam Smith, Raleigh native and longtime head of Hendersonville water and sewer, reflects on three decades of maintaining pristine water for 75,000 residents. He cites watershed protection at North Mills River, governance conflicts with county on annexation and plant plans, and pride in staff. Check the city site for a history of the system.
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