🌱 How Hendersonville’s first NICU could change care for local newborns

Good morning Hendersonville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Hendersonville’s first NICU could change care for local newborns
• Why Hendersonville’s luxury Cedars condo project is suddenly facing $7M trouble
• See how Hendersonville and West Henderson teams fared on March 31

Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Hendersonville or nearby? Post it to the Hendersonville calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. 📅

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
• Friday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 74, low: 57.
• Saturday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. AdventHealth opens neonatal intensive care unit in Hendersonville (blueridgenow.com) — Families in Hendersonville now have the county’s first neonatal intensive care unit at AdventHealth’s Baby Place, reducing long trips for specialized newborn care. The new Level II NICU offers private rooms, 24-hour monitoring, and advanced support for premature and medically fragile babies, aiming to keep parents and infants together close to home during stressful early days.
   

2. Turner Construction files nearly $7M lien over stalled condo project in Hendersonville (wlos.com) — A major luxury condo project in downtown Hendersonville, Fairmont Heritage Place The Cedars, now faces a nearly $7 million lien from Turner Construction after work stalled. Court records show multiple liens totaling millions, while the developer says many have been paid and remaining claims should be resolved through new financing. Residents may be waiting longer to see this high-profile project completed.
   

3. High School Round Up: March 31, 2026 (wlos.com) — Hendersonville High teams had a tough outing in the March 31 high school sports slate, with baseball and softball losses to Owen among many regional matchups. The roundup also highlights results for West Henderson, North Henderson, and other nearby schools across baseball, softball, soccer, and lacrosse, giving local fans a quick look at how area teams are performing.
   

4. Western North Carolina artist conserves 62 acres near Green River Game Land (cardinalpine.com) — Hendersonville artist Karen-Eve Bayne has permanently conserved 62 acres beside the Green River Game Lands, aiming for future public access to wildflowers, wildlife, and trails. From her art-filled Hendersonville home, she also leads a nonprofit that uplifts local storytellers and diverse artists, including mural projects that highlight Henderson County’s public art and community history.
   

5. Ask 13: Is there an update on Shumont Road in Henderson County? (wlos.com) — Drivers east of Hendersonville on Shumont Road now have a clearer picture of what’s happening after Hurricane Helene’s damage. NCDOT says one repair contract ended and a new low-bid contractor will mobilize within two weeks, while state crews adjust traffic controls and make light safety improvements to keep the one-lane route functioning.
   

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📸 Around Hendersonville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hendersonville

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Thursday April 2

• JV Baseball vs Brevard
  North Henderson High , 35 Fruitland Road , Hendersonville
  4:30 pm
• Varsity Baseball @ Brevard
  North Henderson High , 35 Fruitland Road , Hendersonville
  7:00 pm

Friday April 3

• Acoustic Jam Session @ Sideways Farm & Brewery
  Sideways Farm & Brewery , 62 Eade Rd , Etowah
  4:00 pm

Sunday April 5

• 70th Annual Easter Sunrise Service
  Perry N. Rudnick Art & Nature Trail , 174 Chimney Rock Park Road , Chimney Rock
  5:30 am

Monday April 6

• Baseball @ Brevard
  Rugby Middle , 3345 Haywood Road , Hendersonville
  4:30 pm
• Soccer @ Brevard
  Rugby Middle , 3345 Haywood Road , Hendersonville
  4:30 pm
• Softball @ Brevard
  Rugby Middle , 3345 Haywood Road , Hendersonville
  4:30 pm
• Men's Volleyball vs Brevard
  North Henderson High , 35 Fruitland Road , Hendersonville
  5:00 pm

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📣 Hendersonville Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday April 2

• JV Baseball vs Brevard
  North Henderson High , 35 Fruitland Road , Hendersonville
  4:30 pm
• Varsity Baseball @ Brevard
  North Henderson High , 35 Fruitland Road , Hendersonville
  7:00 pm

Friday April 3

• Acoustic Jam Session @ Sideways Farm & Brewery
  Sideways Farm & Brewery , 62 Eade Rd , Etowah
  4:00 pm

Sunday April 5

• 70th Annual Easter Sunrise Service
  Perry N. Rudnick Art & Nature Trail , 174 Chimney Rock Park Road , Chimney Rock
  5:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kimberly-Clark Corporation posted a job opening for Analytics Lead - Manufacturing in Hendersonville. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Maintenance / Custodial Up to $15 in Hendersonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hendersonville here.

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Ok Hendersonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sign language! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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