Return of passenger trains to Western North Carolina discussed
Ray Rapp former four term state House member from Mars Hill will discuss the return of passenger rail to Western North Carolina during Saluda Train Tales at 7 p.m. on Friday May 19 at the Saluda Historic Depot. He will cover the NCDOT study evaluating a Salisbury to Asheville line with three daily roundtrips and an 80 billion Biden plan aid share, plus Amtrak planning for 2035 service launch.
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Longtime Pardee nurse Elsie Bennett retires after 44 years
Elsie Bennett reflects on a 44 year career at UNC Health Pardee. She praises her team, recalls shifting ink colors for patient data, and plans a slow retirement. Her daughter Courtney remains in Pardee’s surgical services, sustaining the hospital’s legacy and care ethos. Marilee Arnold notes Bennett as interim chief nursing officer.
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Church Street Funeral and Cremation opens in Hendersonville
The former Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors becomes Church Street Funeral and Cremation at 125 S Church Street Hendersonville NC 28792. The renovated facility offers burials celebrations of life and simple cremation with modern amenities while preserving the business history and community ties.
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Hendersonville
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