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Hendersonville Lightning

Location

Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 2012

Page

4

Public art on Main shapes Hendersonville downtown

The Hendersonville City Council agreed to proceed with a public art piece on Main Street at Sixth Avenue, a mountain fountain by Berry Bate. The council rejected a taller lighted design and asked the artist to consider changes. The Playhouse plan faces ongoing criticism despite updates since 2008, with Vincent Marini acknowledging past issues and inviting public inquiry through upcoming meetings. City Manager Bo Ferguson departs to become deputy city manager in Durham, praised for steady leadership. Critics fault Fifth Avenue speeding and cost of “meandering” traffic calming, urging regular patrols and enforcement instead.

Rose Hendersonville Main Sixth Avenue Berry Bate Thorn Playhouse Vincent Marini Bo Ferguson Durham Ferguson Fifth Avenue Justice Blythe

Buzzard chosen as name for grandson by author

In a playful family note the author reveals naming the grandson Buzzard or Buzzy after discussion with relatives. The piece contrasts reactions from relatives including Bubbles and Princess II while celebrating the baby’s delight and the joy of grandparently attention.

Bubbles Chicago Princess II Buzzard

Time to pass different tax bills and office merge

A letter to the editor argues for new tax bills in Henderson County and state offices. It calls for merging the tax collector and assessor into a single office to streamline information for taxpaying citizens. The writer notes older bills from 1938 and cites car inspection rules as an example of recurring charges.

Stan Duncan Henderson County Raleigh North

Citizens critique annual inspections and tax assessments

A reader voices concern that inspections should be yearly, taxes on vehicle sales and new titles unfairly raise costs. They argue tax values derived from Raleigh clusters inflate home and vehicle prices, urging the Tax Collector and Assessor to reconsider. The letter also praises downtown Hendersonville’s Christmas lights and Main Street improvements.

Carolina Raleigh Robert T. Payne Hendersonville

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