Mills-River News

Although hard to realize, another year has gone by and the holiday season is fast approaching.

E-mail information about faith-based events and what's going on at your place of worship at least two weeks in advance of the event to Features Editor Bruce Steele at bsteele@citizen-times.com. Items are published 1-8 days in advance, in Saturday's Mountains section, space permitting.

Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 11:42 p.m. Slow but steady was the theme for this year's voter turnout.

Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. If you care about the future of your town, you ought to vote today.

Hugh Bartlett, left, listens as poll workers, Jennifer Bryant gives him instructions on how to use the voting machine Tuesday morning at Mills River United Methodist Church.

Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 2, 2009 at 8:02 p.m. After months of campaigning, candidates will make their final pitches today as voters head to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2009 municipal election.

Joy Loverde, a national expert on life strategies for seniors and their families, will hold a lunch and learn noon-2 p.m. Thursday at the N.C. Arboretum.

Published: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 30, 2009 at 8:04 p.m. United Way of Henderson County and Western Carolina Community Action have come together to conduct a needs assessment of Henderson County that will guide the agencies in their efforts to meet the changing needs of the community.

Published: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 10:33 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 10:33 a.m. People often say that, in a democracy, decisions are made by a majority of the people.

Published: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 10:55 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 10:55 a.m. To The Editor: It has been my privilege to know Lawrence Freeman since I taught him in grade school.

To former candidate Bruce Hatfield, for wasting time and taxpayers' money on an election complaint with no basis in law.

Published: Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 7:46 p.m. For two years, there's been an empty seat at the table for the Mills River Town Council.

Behind every photograph are a mind and an eye calling all the shots. It's an idea that the Transylvania Community Arts Council explores in its current exhibit, 'Behind the Lens,' open through Nov.

Published: Monday, October 19, 2009 at 2:56 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 19, 2009 at 2:56 p.m. Larry Freeman Larry Freeman said he will work to manage growth in a way that protects Mills River's rural character if elected to the District One Mills River Town Council seat.

The Orange Krush Band will be performing at Etowah United Methodist Church's Pig Pick'n at 5 p.m. today at 110 Brickyard Road.

The Henderson County Board of Commissioners has launched a second year of the Shop Dine Henderson County marketing campaign by making a $15,000 donation.

Published: Monday, October 12, 2009 at 12:05 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 12, 2009 at 12:05 p.m. Clarence Franklin Allison and Lynda Beddingfield Allison of Mills River celebrated Click to enlarge their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, September 26, 2009.

Published: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 9, 2009 at 7:52 p.m. To The Editor: The city elections are coming up and I recommend Barbara Volk for mayor.

Published: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 11:21 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 11:21 a.m. Henderson County commissioners are considering a water partnership with the town of Saluda.

Published: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 6:36 p.m. If you live in Henderson County's towns and you care about issues like parks and recreation, jobs and economic development and the future of downtown Hendersonville, register to vote.