Year of the park tests Hendersonville taxes and park bonds
Hendersonville voters face a $6 million Berkeley Mills Park bond to fund roads, parking, trails, playgrounds and shelters with a 3 cent per $100 valuation tax for up to 20 years. Across Henderson County, towns debate park costs, referendums, and upkeep while avoiding tax hikes. The Highlands and Lake Rhododendron areas also weigh park acquisitions and budget impacts as the elections approach.
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Hendersonville
Berkeley Mills Park
Henderson County
Hendersonville Lightning
Mills River
James Cantrell
Billy Johnston
Johnston
Laurel Park
Lou Lunardoni
Dana Mennella
Paul Hansen
Flat Rock
Highland Lake
Christian School
Jackson Park
Tuxedo Park
When Walls Talk A Nostalgic Homecoming Reflections
A narrator recalls a childhood home built in 1955, enjoying memories from a small Midwest town. The piece depicts a changing, rambling ranch, family projects, and familiar faces from kindergarten to the present, anchored by affection for old walls and photo boxes.
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Chicago
Mom
Joe’s Fox Hut
Disney World
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Preserving Rural Mountain Community in North Carolina
Cantrell and Johnston, both 59, seek continued council support for farming interests and growth in Mills River. They advocate environmentally friendly industry, affordable housing, and preserving the rural flavor while tackling rising housing costs and budget prudence.
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Cantrell
Johnston
North Carolina
Mills River
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