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Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Highlights from Hendersonville football's win over Tuscola in preseason scrimmage
Hendersonville football faced Tuscola in its first preseason scrimmage of the 2025 season. Here are video highlights from Hendersonville's 14-0 win.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hendersonville EV charging stations projected to see 18% more use in 2025, still free
HENDERSONVILLE - Hendersonville's electric vehicle charging stations saw significantly increased average monthly use in the first months of 2025 compared to all of 2024, according to a city official. In 2023, the city's charging stations put out 6,480 kilowatt-hours, Hendersonville Public Works Superintendent for Sustainability Caitlyn Gendusa said July 2 a presentation to City Council. In 2024, that number was 10,736, up an impressive 66% over 2023. And that usage has continued to increase in 2025, she told the Times-News July 3. While some of the increase in 2024 might be attributable to the installation of two new stations at the end of 2023, usage in 2025 is projected to go up by 18% over last year. Gendusa said she expects 12,700 kilowatt-hours to be used at charging stations in 2025, based on the average from January through April. And that's not taking the spring and summer months into account, when tourism season is in full swing. Gendusa told the Times-News the rise could be attributable to 'a bigger population base that's using the chargers.' The city started its EV charging program around 10 years ago, and in that time, it has 'saved 18 tons of greenhouse gas emissions,' Gendusa told Council during the June 2 meeting. Electric vehicle charging costs Hendersonville around 95 cents per kilowatt-hour. That's factoring in the cost of energy itself, the cost of the infrastructure and fees paid to the manufacturer for support services. She said that in comparable North Carolina cities where users pay for charging, the cost is around 40 cents per kilowatt-hour, but that many cities still subsidize charging. City Manager John Connet asked Gendusa if there was an alternative to ChargePoint, pointing out that fees the city paid the company were greater than the cost of electricity itself. In response Gendusa said that, without paying the fee to ChargePoint, the city wouldn't be able to track electricity usage at its stations. The fee also includes warranty and support services, she told the Times-News. Each Hendersonville station cost between $7,000 and $8,000, plus another $600 for installation, she said, but Gendusa told Council that, according to the Public Works Department, maintenance costs have been low. Up until now, the cost of charging at one of the city's four stations has been 100% subsidized by the city as a 'service to the community,' Connet said. Electric vehicle drivers pay nothing to charge up at city stations. It's possible that may change in the future. In the July 2 meeting, councilors mentioned the idea of changing to a pay structure but came to no conclusions. 'Folks are already paying a fee to park in the city, which is new, so I know (the city and council are) more cautious about having another fee, even if it's an additional service that someone's getting,' like charging, Gendusa said. ChargePoint, the charging manufacturer, would take 10% of any charging fee. More: After McDowell County fatality, NC's Helene-related death toll rises to 108 More: Are fireworks legal in NC? Here's what to know this Fourth of July George Fabe Russell is the Henderson County Reporter for the Hendersonville Times-News. Tips, questions, comments? Email him at GFRussell@ This article originally appeared on Hendersonville Times-News: Use of Hendersonville EV stations projected to rise 18% in 2025
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hendersonville doctor, office manager indicted on federal charges for $20M in false medical insurance claims
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Hendersonville medical doctor and her office manager are accused of defrauding Medicare and Blue Cross Blue Shield after billing $20 million for medical services that were never provided, according to the Department of Justice. In a Monday press release, the Middle District of Tennessee U.S. Attorney's Office announced Dr. Xuhan Zhang, 62, — also known as Shelia Zhang and Xuhan Mei — and her office manager husband Jing Qi Mei, 65, were indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, health care fraud, false statements related to health care, aggravated identity theft, money laundering conspiracy and money laundering. RELATED: More than 300 charged in $14.6 billion health care fraud schemes takedown, Justice Department says From 2017 to 2025, Mei reportedly billed Medicare and Blue Cross Blue Shield approximately $20 million for inpatient hospital services allegedly provided by Zhang. The insurance programs paid out approximately $6.5 million of these claims. Investigators found that the medical services were never provided because the hospitals mentioned in the claims were closed, or because the patients were deceased or in nursing homes. Additionally, the couple allegedly billed for services that lasted over 24 hours in one day. Following the investigation, the government seized $6 million from bank accounts and a Tesla Cybertruck. The investigation was part of the DOJ's recent health care fraud takedown, which brought charges against 324 people nationwide for over $14.6 billion in alleged fraudulent billings and the illegal diversion of more than 15.6 million controlled substance pills. ⏩ Robert E. McGuire, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, said in a press release, 'Our office will vigorously pursue those who would defraud American taxpayers by these illegal health care fraud schemes. The charges announced today are just our latest effort to crack down on health care fraud in the nation's health care capital. Nashville is a great place for honest health care business and a terrible place for those who would commit health care fraud.' The case involving Zhang and Mei is being prosecuted by Senior Litigation Counsel Robert Levine and Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Bogni. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Forbes
80% Of Registered Voters Support Funding Renewable Energy, New Yale-GMU Study
Voters make selections at their voting booths inside an early voting site on October 17, 2024 in ... More Hendersonville, North Carolina — after being hit by devastating Hurricane Helene(Photo by Melissa) Senators might want to read a new Yale-George Mason University survey of registered voters before they vote this weekend on the huge bill passed by the House of Representatives last week cutting a wide swath of government funding and tax incentives. There are many eye-catching findings in this report, which are also encouraging if you support clean energy and addressing global warming and the climate crisis. Cover, GMU-Yale study on climate & American mind - June 2025 The Senators & Congresspeople looking to reverse the clean energy tax credits and investments in the Inflation Reduction Act might see that those rollbacks are not a good political move after reviewing this research by the Yale Program for Climate Change Communications and the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communications. Huge majorities of registered voters – not just average Americans, but the folks who actually vote – across party lines support government's role in developing clean energy solutions and addressing global warming in this brand new survey (conducted May 1-12, 2025). Electric energy generating wind turbines are seen on a wind farm in the San Gorgonio Pass area on ... More Earth Day, April 22, 2016, near Palm Springs, California. (Photo credit should read DAVID MCNEW/AFP via Getty Images) Majorities also 'support building clean energy infrastructure in their local area,' which is interesting since NIMBY (or not in my back yard) has been a familiar refrain from those who oppose it. It found that 59% support solar farms in their area, while 56% support wind farms, and 49% support electric vehicle charging stations. Communities torn apart and lives upended by extreme weather events across the country (and the globe) feel in their bones that climate change/global warming is doing real damage to their lives and livelihoods. There are now almost too many cities and communities to list, across all regions and socio-economic levels. This research demonstrates in hard numbers that the policies in the bill currently moving through Congress – and in the Trump administration's overall agenda, including executive orders and DOGE actions – seeking to dismantle funding and policies that address climate change, are wrong-headed. Registered voters across party lines support the government addressing this urgent and existential challenge. Disinformation on these issues is also opposed by these voters in large numbers. The GOP leadership and the Trump administration seem to think that all these cuts to the National Science Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Department of Interior, Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and across the federal government are good politics. This study says those cuts are opposed by the large majority of registered voters across party lines: Map of Citizens worried about global warming - Yale/GMU study, Feb. 2025 Trump Climate Action Tracker, Climate Action Campaign, screenshot - April 2025 FEMA? Then there's the finding that 75% of registered voters say that Trump's plan to cut the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is not a good idea either. It's Bipartisan 'While the word 'climate' may be politically charged for some, the need for affordable, reliable, and secure energy is something we can all agree on,' Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), who is Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, told me recently in an exclusive interview on Electric Ladies Podcast. She added that this is one of the largest bipartisan caucuses in Congress. Joan Michelson & Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan in Longworth House Office Building on May 15, 2025 'Americans are calling for action, and as Members of Congress, it's our responsibility to deliver. If we want long-term solutions that address both our constituents' concerns and growing climate risks, we must work together to strengthen our energy and climate security with urgency,' she emphasized. It's bipartisan, Congresswoman Houlahan stressed in a follow up email: 'Climate change is not a partisan issue — it is a reality that affects every community across our country. The challenges we face, from extreme weather to rising energy costs, demand real, lasting solutions.' Now we'll have to see if the Senate and House listen to these voters when they vote on this bill.
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Travel + Leisure
28-06-2025
- Travel + Leisure
This 85-acre Farm Hotel Has Cute Cottages, a Meditation Labyrinth, and Blue Ridge Mountain Views—and It's Just 30 Minutes from Asheville
This 85-acre upscale farm getaway has estate homes, cottages, and suites, each decorated with a unique blend of custom artwork and antiques. There's no shortage of notable amenities here, from a wellness area with a saltwater pool, hot tub, sauna, yoga rooms, a meditation "labyrinth," and steam room to basketball courts, bike paths, pickleball, and an arcade. The property is located on the French Broad River and has two on-site fishing ponds. Breakfast from the Silo Cookhouse is included in the stay, with ingredients sourced from the farm itself and the surrounding area. The Stable Spa is located within a renovated horse stable and uses freshly grown herbs in its treatments. On what felt like a crisp fall day in the middle of February, I wandered barefoot along the French Broad River as the sun set over Mount Pisgah. The contrast between my morning and afternoon was crystal clear—the utter chaos of scurrying to the airport during New York City rush hour, and the sense of calm that washed over me just a few hours later when I arrived at The Horse Shoe Farm in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The boutique farm resort aims to give guests the space to relax, heal, and ground. And clearly, my bare feet couldn't have felt more grounded. During my three short days at The Horse Shoe Farm, the property earned a special place in my travel heart. Since its opening in 2018, the family-owned and operated business has become a pillar of the community, and even more so in the wake of Hurricane Helene. After the storm, the property served as a critical home base for the nonprofit organizations Ariel Recovery and Global Empowerment Mission during the first wave of relief efforts, and it also provided meals to the local community. At the beginning of my stay, the property steward Jordan Turchin told me that one of the greatest luxuries he believes one can have is privacy and a sense of peace. Before moving to Hendersonville to open the hotel, he and his wife Rachel lived in places like New York City and Miami. He's no stranger to the grind of a big city. I know it all too well, too—it's easy to lose yourself in the chaos. The Horse Shoe Farm gave me the space and clarity to take a deep breath, for the first time in what felt like years. Here's what it's like to stay at The Horse Shoe Farm. The interior of a Pond Cottage bed and living room. Taylor Heery/The Horse Shoe Farm The boutique farm resort has a variety of accommodation types ranging from "estate" homes, two-room cottages, and charming loft suites. In total, the property can host up to 75 people at a time. All the room types are spacious and luxurious, in a quirky, eclectic way. The Turchin family's lifelong passion for art and design was evident across all the rooms. Vintage furnishings, global artifacts, and crystal guitars are just a few of the personal touches you may find in your space, each of which has its own unique flair and personality. I stayed in one of the new Pond Cottages, the Blue Heron Suite. It felt like my personal oasis—I watched the sky and the surrounding mountains in the distance turn a silky pink each evening from the private deck as wind chimes rang in the breeze. Each Pond Cottage also has a freestanding gas fireplace, a rainfall shower, and a deep soaking tub, each of which I enjoyed immensely. There is one on-site restaurant at The Horse Shoe Farm is Silo Cookhouse, which offers a modern farm-to-table dining experience and feels like the heart of the farm. The food served here is either grown on the property or sourced from local vendors and farmers in the area. The space is a lounge, a lobby, and a communal dining room all in one. Dining at Silo is all about intention, purpose, and community. Before my meals, I mentioned that I have Celiac disease to my server and asked about gluten-free options. Almost immediately, chef Dan Williams greeted me at my table and explained that his wife has Celiac, too. He then listed all the items on the menu that could be prepared gluten-free and assured me that the team would take extra precautions to ensure my meal was safely prepared. The above-and-beyond attitude was also reflected in the food—and especially in the banana cheesecake, which I ordered three times. Meals at Silo are served at family-style tables, which allow for the opportunity to connect with other guests or easily eat with a large group of loved ones. The property calls it a 'Modern Farm to Table Dinner Party,' and each night felt as such. Views of the Mount Pisgah vista from the Mountain View Saltwater Pool. Kate Van Dyke/Travel + Leisure Let's start with the Pool House. The Farm offers a unique take on the traditional luxury pool experience, with a self-guided hydrotherapy circuit with a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and cold plunge. It's open year-round, and you can take a dip in the saltwater pool or relax in the hot tub with gorgeous views of Mount Pisgah. You'll also find ball fields, basketball courts, bike paths, pickleball, a game room, and areas for yoga and meditation on the property. Interior of The Farmhouse "Game Room". Kate Van Dyke/Travel + Leisure My favorite activity, however, was the 'Ponder Wander,' a self-guided exploration of the 85-acre farm. There's a map to help guide your journey that's inspired by the four elements: water, air, earth, and fire. I'm not going to spoil it all, but you may just come across a meditation labyrinth on your journey. Guests can also participate in wellness classes, including meditation, yoga, and sound healing. I participated in breath work for the first time with breath work coach and nurse, Rachele Scevola, who hosts sessions for guests. I was new to the practice, and Scevola provided a warm, safe environment to learn in. It's become a life skill I've carried with me since. Perhaps one of the most underrated (but much appreciated, at least by me) aspects of staying at The Horse Shoe Farm, is that you're surrounded by animals throughout your stay. I got to pet horses, and spotted chickens and goats around the property. A lounge area at the Stable Spa. Taylor Heery/The Horse Shoe Farm The Stable Spa is a full-service spa operating out of a renovated stable—and getting a treatment here is nothing short of magical. When the temperature permits, guests have the luxury of breathing in that fresh mountain air during their sessions. The spa offers everything from foot therapies to lymphatic massage and intuitive energy therapy, and they use herbs grown on-site during services. The Farm offers a family reunion package, which encourages guests to spend quality time and create new memories with loved ones. With over 85 acres of space to play games and activities, bonfires and s'mores, and morning yoga for the group, each family member is sure to find an activity that speaks to them. The Field Cottage or Pond Cottages are the most accessible accommodations for wheelchair users. Both the Silo Cookhouse and Stable Spa are also wheelchair accessible. Keep in mind that The Horse Shoe Farm is 85 acres, so driving might be the best way to get around to all the different amenities on-site. The Horse Shoe Farm strives to have as little impact on the local environment as possible. Produce is sourced from local farms and gardens, and food waste is composted. Horse Shoe Farm is located in the small town of Hendersonville, which is about 20 miles south (or a 30-minute drive) from Asheville, North Carolina. It's about 15 minutes from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), an hour from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) in Greer, South Carolina, and two hours from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, North Carolina. Uber and Lyft do operate in the area, however, since it's a small town, wait times may be long, and you may have trouble snagging a ride. If you plan to explore the area, your best bet is to rent a car. The Horse Shoe Farm is an independently owned hotel and isn't a part of any loyalty or travel credit card programs. However, you can often find special offers and discounts on individual, couple, and group stays, in addition to spa packages and seasonal features on their website. Nightly rates at The Horse Shoe Farm start at $389. Every T+L hotel review is written by an editor or reporter who has stayed at the property, and each hotel selected aligns with our core values.
