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A New Season

Dr. Glenn Mollette

Fall has arrived. This is not earth shattering news but very welcome news if you have been living in 95 degree plus heat. For those of us who have we are welcoming cooler temperatures. Autumn can be several weeks of happy weather but by the time it ends we know what follows – winter. We aren’t always that excited about winter, but it’s okay, it’s another season.

Mainly, let’s be happy to experience a new season. New seasons bring new days and new opportunities. Life is different in every season of life. Life is filled with seasons. We have weather seasons gut we have life seasons. If we are fortunate we have many seasons. How many Fall seasons have you lived to enjoy? Twenty? Fifty? Maybe even 90 or more. They go by quickly. The long hot days have been a grind but looking back they passed by quickly.

Life goes by quickly. Soon we will be celebrating Christmas, we hope. We should enjoy each of these rapidly passing seasons. Childhood, young adult life, middle age years and our senior years. We hope to experience them all and stretch out as long as possible.

Enjoy your season of health. Health and our daily peace with God are our most valued resources. Regardless of how much money you have you won’t enjoy it much without you’re your health, We value and treasure our health. Taking care of ourselves must be a top priority. Casting all restraints to the side is not a good idea. Pouring a little sand occasionally in your car’s fuel tank is never a good idea and neither is occasional garbage in our bodies. We all do it some. Some do it every day and get by with it a long time but none of us can forever.

The seasons of life can change at any given moment. Sometimes life changed with a phone call or just a text message. The news can be good or bad and our entire direction of life is changed regardless if we are ready,

Ecclesiastes chapter three talks about seasons. This biblical passage tells us there are many of them. “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to kill and a time to heal, a time to break down and a time to build up. A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. A time to cast away stones, a time to gather stones together, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing A time to get and a time to let go; a time to keep and a time to lose; a time to keep and a time to cast away.” Read the rest of this good chapter sometime today or this week. For reflection and mediation.

Every season has it ups and downs. Take hold of this new season with all that we will learn, experience and enjoy.

Dr. Glenn Mollette is the author of 14 books. His column appears nationally. GlennMollette.Com

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 Two people were injured after a small, privately owned plane crashed in Arden Saturday morning.

A spokesperson for the N.C. State Highway Patrol said troopers were called to a field off Roberts Lake Drive around 10:49 a.m. for a reported plane crash.

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spokesperson said the aircraft was a Cirrus SR20 and that the crash occurred near Asheville Regional Airport.

Troopers said the aircraft experienced “some type of issue” and deployed an onboard parachute, which helped slow it before the crash.

The pilot and passenger were taken to Mission Hospital and were stable, according to troopers.

The FAA said it would post a preliminary report about the crash in the coming days.

 

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GAMES:
Hendersonville: 20
Mitchell: 7
FINAL

Copper Basin: 22
Asheville Christian: 24
FINAL

McDowell: 7
Enka: 49
FINAL

South Caldwell: 7
T.C. Roberson: 64
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A.C. Reynolds: 7

Freedom: 14
FINAL

Tuscola: 56
West Henderson: 28
FINAL

Charlotte Latin: 22
Christ School: 40
FINAL

Franklin: 41
Brevard: 6
FINAL

Cherokee: 42
Rosman:14
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Albemarle: 11
Thomas Jefferson CA: 0
FINAL

Asheville School: 24
Charlotte Country Day: 22
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East Henderson: 0
Smoky Mountain: 41
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East Rutherford: 0
Hibriten: 37
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Erwin: 31
Watauga: 27
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Madison: 34
Avery County: 45
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Murphy: 7
Westside: 21
CALLED OFF DUE TO WEATHER

North Henderson: 22
Pisgah: 40
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R-S Central: 42
Draughn: 0
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Robbinsville: 49
Hayesville: 0
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Swain County: 56
Andrews: 34
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SCORES COURTESY OF ABC 13 WLOS.

HOUSE PASSES AM RADIO FOR EVERY VEHICLE ACT; ADVOCACY EFFORTS SHIFT TO SENATE
In a very positive development for the radio industry, on Tuesday night the U.S. House of Representatives passed, by a voice vote, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, H.R. 979. As broadcasters are well aware, the House version of the legislation—which would direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring that for approximately the next eight years AM radio be installed as standard equipment in vehicles manufactured in the U.S. or imported into the country—has overwhelming bipartisan support, with more than 315 co-sponsors in the House, including all 14 Representatives from the North Carolina delegation.

NAB was quick to applaud Tuesday’s vote. “[Tuesday’s] decisive House passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act is a significant step forward for the millions of Americans who rely on AM radio for lifesaving emergency information, trusted news and a vital connection to their communities,” NAB President Curtis LeGeyt said in a statement. “America’s broadcasters are deeply grateful to House leadership, lead cosponsors Reps. Bilirakis and Pallone and the overwhelming bipartisan coalition that made today’s vote possible.”

Advocacy efforts now turn to the Senate, where the legislation (S. 315) also has overwhelming, bipartisan support, with 60 co-sponsors. The Senate Commerce Committee approved the legislation back in April 2025; the next logical step would be for the bill to make its way to the Senate floor. Whether that will happen this Congress remains to be seen, but broadcasters will be working hard to see that it does.

THIS REPORT FURNISHED WHKP BY THE NCAB iNORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS)

The City of Hendersonville will sponsor a Document Shred Event for City residents on Monday, October 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This year’s event will be held in Patton Park located at 114 E. Clairmont Drive in Hendersonville. 

Shred-it will have its shredding truck at the Patton Pool parking lot to allow residents to dispose of sensitive materials. City of Hendersonville residents are invited to bring up to two boxes (or up to 50 lbs.) of paper items to be shredded. Suggested items to shred are financial statements, canceled checks, credit card statements, payroll stubs, insurance forms, old tax returns, forms from doctor's offices, etc. This event is not for business shredding. Residents can simply drop their documents off or stay and watch their documents be destroyed. The event will happen rain or shine. If the shredding truck fills up before 1:00 p.m., the event will be over.   

To make this part of a community outreach effort, the City is asking residents coming to the event to bring non-perishable pantry items to donate to Interfaith Assistance Ministry (IAM). Suggested items are listed on IAM’s website at https://www.iam-hc.org/ current-needs.    

Please note that there will not be a medication take-back at this shred event. If you have expired or unused medications to dispose of, they can be dropped off at the medication disposal box in the lobby of the Hendersonville Police Department, located at 630 Ashe Street, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information on the medication disposal box, please visit https://www.hendersonvillenc. gov/police-department/ medication-disposal   
Questions may be directed to Caitlyn Gendusa at 828-714-4464 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

 Friends of Downtown Hendersonville has received a $25,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support its Downtown Business Improvement Grant Program, providing financial assistance to businesses in Hendersonville’s Main Street and 7th Avenue districts.
The grant is part of a larger commitment from Duke Energy Carolinas and its Foundation to support the vitality of communities across North Carolina, including Hendersonville.

The funding will expand the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville’s Business Improvement Grant Program, which provides small grants to help downtown businesses make improvements that strengthen their businesses and contribute to the appearance, character, and vitality of Downtown Hendersonville.
Grant funding will support three types of projects:

Pivot Grants – Supporting creative projects that improve business operations, customer experiences, marketing, merchandise, outdoor environments, and other aspects of a business.

Façade Grants – Supporting exterior improvements that enhance the appearance and character of downtown buildings and storefronts, including painting, signage, lighting, and other improvements.
Mural Grants – Supporting the creation, installation, and enhancement of murals that contribute to Downtown Hendersonville’s creative character and visual appeal.
Individual grants will generally be available for up to $1,500, with additional funding potentially available for larger façade and mural projects based on project scope and available funds.

“The goal of this program is to put resources directly into the hands of downtown businesses and help them make improvements that have a visible and lasting impact,” said Jamie Carpenter, Downtown Manager with the City of Hendersonville. “Whether it is a small storefront improvement, a new mural, or a creative project that enhances the customer experience, these investments help strengthen individual businesses while contributing to the overall vitality of downtown.”
Applications for the Downtown Business Improvement Grant Program will open September 15, 2026, with applications due October 26, 2026. Businesses located within the Main Street and 7th Avenue Municipal Service Districts are eligible to apply.

Applicants considering a larger façade improvement project are encouraged to schedule an appointment with Jamie Carpenter, Downtown Manager, prior to submitting an application to discuss the project and determine whether additional façade or mural grant funding may be available.
For more information about the Downtown Business Improvement Grant Program, visit hvlnc.gov/downtowngrants.
For more information on the Duke Energy Foundation and its initiatives, visit duke-energy.com/Foundation.

Nearly seven months after withdrawing its application for a new store in the Enka Commerce Park, Costco has submitted new plans with the City of Asheville.

Costco withdrew its application for a highly anticipated new store in February, citing requests for on- and off-site improvements that had “increased the project’s overall scope, timeline and anticipated costs.” Since then, city officials, including Mayor Esther Manheimer and City Councilmember Kim Roney, Manheimer’s opponent for mayor in the November election, have been working with the retail giant to bring a proposal back.

Costco resubmitted an application Friday night, according to City of Asheville spokesperson Kim Miller. This application will go to the city’s Planning & Zoning Commission on Oct. 7 and then to City Council on Oct. 13 for initial discussion, Miller said, noting that Costco had already been through the city’s Technical Review Committee process.

The $5,000 Dividend. Is buying votes legal?
Dr. Glenn Mollette
Most Americans could use an extra $5,000. President Trump is dangling that amount to Americans if Republicans are able to maintain control of the House and Senate. The estimated cost of such a payout would be over $1 trillion. Our President is calling it a dividend.

I voted for our President twice. I would vote for him again, but this is a terrible idea. He has to know it’s a terrible idea but I am sure he thinks another trillion dollars in debt is the lesser of two evils. The other evil would be if the Democrats regain control of either the House or the Senate and especially both they would immediately impeach President Trump. Illegal immigrants would flood into our country and who know how the Iran war would end. I can’t blame him for doing whatever it takes to hold on, but this is too much.

Our nation is already in danger of financial collapse. Are we going to file bankruptcy or just print more. Who will suffer? We all will suffer. Social Security recipients will be the first to feel the impact. We are already in danger of having our funds reduced by 2034. This could come sooner due to our crippling debt. There will be no let up on student loans. Young adults are crippled for life by college debt that many spend most of their lives repaying. These interest rates vary from 6.52% to 9.07% depending on if you are an undergraduate, graduate or parent. There will not be any tax cuts. A $40 trillion debt will only result in the need for more taxes and not less.

You will owe tax on the $5,000 and it might put you into another tax bracket which will make your tax burden greater. The more you owe the government in April could end up erasing the $5,000 dividend.

Joe Biden did a stupid thing when he sent out $1,400 to most Americans as part of the American Rescue Plan, which cost $414 billion, only a part of 1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill. Biden sent our billions to businesses and colleges that they didn’t have to pay back. That’s in the past but the debt is very present.

Promising all of us a $5,000 dividend is dangling a carrot in the front of the eyes of millions of Americans who are financially struggling. That money would but some groceries or maybe payoff a credit card or a car. Most Americans are not in the position to turn down such an offer. Is buying votes illegal? Every politician makes promises of big returns if elected.

If such an event takes place it won’t be until after the first of the year, and only if the Republicans win. Time will tell. Promises have been made by politicians before that did not come to fruition.

All the while, gasoline is outrageous, groceries are sky high and the rising cost of the war in Iran is over $30 billion while some estimate the cost to be nearing $50 billion. Who will pay this $40 trillion debt? You, your children, your grandchildren and so on.

Dr. Glenn Mollette is the author of 15 books. He is a graduate of Georgetown College, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville Kentucky, Lexington Theological Seminary, Lexington, Kentucky, and is the founder of Newburgh Theological Seminary, Newburgh, Indiana. His column is published in over 600 media outlets nationally.

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GAMES:
Asheville School: 35
Asheville: 38
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Enka: 47
Cherokee: 0
FINAL

Brevard: 21
North Buncombe: 48
FINAL

Chase: 42
Madison: 14
THIRD

Pisgah: 7
Smoky Mountain: 33
FINAL

Owen: 14
West Henderson: 36
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Tuscola: 48
North Henderson: 6
FINAL

Avery County: 41
McDowell: 62
FINAL

Southlake Christian: 49
Asheville Christian: 14
FINAL

Hendersonville: 42
Erwin: 33
FINAL

A.C. Reynolds: 17
Murphy: 21
FINAL

Chesnee: 35
R-S Central: 42
FINAL

Franklin: 41
East Henderson: 7
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Patton: 0
Polk County: 45
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Robbinsville: 13
Mitchell: 14
FINAL

Rosman: 32
Copper Basin: 6
FINAL

T.C. Roberson: 63
Freedom: 27
FINAL

 

SCORES COURTESY OF ABC 13 WLOS.