Henderson County Comprehensive Plan 2045 survey

Interested in participating in the Henderson County Comprehensive Plan 2045 survey? FAQ from the county planning staff: Why create a County Comprehensive Plan? In addition to being required by State law, a County Comprehensive Plan hehelps capture and apply a unified vision for the County's future.  It will address and guide anticipated growth in a...

Flat Rock village council to hold town hall meeting Sept. 9

From the Village of Flat Rock website: The Flat Rock Village Council will hold a town hall meeting for the village community on Thursday, September 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Masks will be required, and seating will be distanced.  This will be the third town hall meeting of the Council and is a way...

CLG “Welcoming You Home!”

Thanks to several dedicated CLG board members, we're excited to present the CLG Welcoming You Home booklet for all new residents of the Village of Flat Rock! Focused on providing useful information on everything from library hours to DMV services, this booklet also outlines a brief history of the village and an explanation of what makes up a cultural...

Hendersonville Lightning: DOT announces I-26 detours

From the Hendersonville Lightning: N.C. Department of Transportation contractors widening the interstate will close one direction of travel between U.S. 25 Business (Exit 44, Fletcher-Mountain Home) and Long Shoals Road (Exit 37) for multiple operations including the removal of the old Fanning Bridge Road over I-26 in the coming week. The ICM system, operated by...

Upcoming meetings

Interested in keeping up with local government and/or transportation issues? Check out the upcoming public meeting list: Aug 12, 9:30 a.m.: Village of Flat Rock monthly council meeting.Village Hall, 110 Village Center Drive.Aug 12, 6:30 p.m.: Flat Rock Village Council town hall. Pinecrest Presbyterian Church, 1790 Greenville Highway.Aug 18, 4:00 p.m.: Henderson County Transportation Advisory...

Flat Rock Village Council to hold town hall meeting August 12

From the Village of Flat Rock website: Flat Rock, North Carolina, August 3, 2021—The Flat Rock Village Council will hold a town hall meeting for the village community on Thursday, August 12. This will be the second town hall meeting of the Council and is a way to help village residents become more involved with...

Resurfacing on W. Blue Ridge Road has begun--drive carefully.

Hendersonville Lightning: Flat Rock council hears from residents at first town hall

From the Lightning: The North Highland Lake Road widening project and money the village might receive from a COVID relief grant were among a number of topics residents discussed Thursday evening during a town hall with their elected leaders. “Let’s have a conversation. Let’s see what’s on your mind,” Flat Rock Mayor Nick Weedman said...

T-N: Five town hall meetings set by Flat Rock Village Council to speak with residents

The Flat Rock Village Council will begin a series of town hall meetings for the village community July 8. These meetings will be held in various locations in the village to give residents a way to get involved with their local government and talk with their elected leaders.  “It’s important that council members hear citizens’ priorities...

T-N letter to the editor: Taking issue with Highland Lake Road improvement plan

A clarification to this letter--the original estimate for the project was $2.62M (not $5M), and the total cost is now $9.57M. From today's Times-News letters to the editor: Taking issue with Highland Lake Road improvement plan To the Editor: Regarding the awarding of the contract for Highland Lake Road improvements, Flat Rock did not support...

T-N letter to the editor: Elected officials let public down

From the June 25 Times-News: Elected officials let public down To the Editor: The North Highland Lake Road project in Flat Rock has been the poster child for the malpractice of governance from Day One. It began as a fever dream among some members of the previous village council who -- despite opposition from a...

Hendersonville Lightning: Highland Lake Road project cost soars

From the Hendersonville Lightning: The N.C. Department of Transportation recently awarded a contract to upgrade North Highland Lake Road with construction starting as soon as Oct. 1 — an amount that puts total project cost $7 million above engineers' original projection. In January of 2020, the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization voted 15-1 in...

Hendersonville Lightning: Edney announces he’ll vote no on asphalt plant

From the Hendersonville Lightning: Henderson County Commissioner Michael Edney announced Wednesday that he will oppose a rezoning request to allow an asphalt plant in East Flat Rock. Edney said he was announcing his decision now "to help alleviate the fear and stress brought on by uncontrolled misinformation.". . . Here is Edney's full statement: "The...

Hendersonville Lightning: Commissioners push asphalt plant decision to June 1

And the saga continues. From the Lightning: Henderson County commissioners delayed a decision on a rezoning request to allow an asphalt plant in East Flat Rock, saying they needed more time to review information presented in a public hearing. The board voted 4-1 to delay a vote until June 1. The board's action came after...

Hendersonville Lightning: Highland Lake Road bids more than double projected cost

From the Hendersonville Lightning: The NCDOT rejected bids for the much-debated Highland Lake Road improvement after they came in at more than double the original estimate. Contractors' bids ranged from $6.1 million to $7.2 million, Mayor Nick Weedman told the Local Government Committee for Cooperative Action last week. The low bid exceeded the original estimate...

Hendersonville Lightning: Road updates: I-26, Kanuga Road, White Street, U.S. 64 roundabouts, NC 191

From the Lightning: [Lonnie Watkins, the NCDOT engineer for Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties,] also reported that the Kanuga Road widening has been pushed off the current State Transportation Improvement Plan. The project now has a construction date of 2040. “It’s so far out they just put a date out in the future,” Watkins said....

Hendersonville Lightning: Railroad files notice that it plans to abandon line for Ecusta Trail

From the Hendersonville Lightning: Blue Ridge Southern Railroad plans to file a notice with federal authorities that will lead to the abandonment of the 19.1-mile stretch of tracks that would become the Ecusta Trail, according to a legal notice. . . Official abandonment of the tracks is a crucial step that must be approved by...

CLG statement of support for the Friends of East Flat Rock

In July 2020, CLG issued the following statement in support of those opposing the re-zoning request for an asphalt plant in the East Flat Rock area. We're re-issuing this again to show our continued support in light of the developer's re-application for re-zoning: The Cultural Landscape Group:Flat Rock (CLG) supports the Friends of East Flat Rock in...

Hendersonville Lightning: Business owner pledges matching donation to fight asphalt plant

From the Hendersonville Lightning: "Businesses near the site of a proposed asphalt plant in East Flat Rock are banding together to raise legal and advertising funds. Rick Baldaramos, new owner of Lakemont Cottages, announced Tuesday that he will match dollar for dollar the first $12,000 in Friends of East Flat Rock donations received through April 15....

Location changes

The location for both the March 30 neighborhood compatibility meeting and the April 15 planning board meeting on the rezoning request to allow an asphalt plant in the East Flat Rock area has been changed to Thomas Auditorium at Blue Ridge Community College (49 East Campus Drive, Flat Rock).