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Welcome
to Hendersonville! If you've just moved to town,
there are a few things you'll need to attend to...
Auto
Registration
Auto license
tags must be purchased within 30 days of relocating
to the state. Just bring your car title, proof of insurance and
odometer
reading to the following license tag agencies:
172 Four Seasons Boulevard,
phone: 692-0648
Helpful
Hints: The busiest days at the tag agency offices are
typically Mondays,
Fridays and the 15th and 30th of the month. Also, cars must be
inspected
within 10 days of the date of registration.
Utilities
Gas : Public
Service Company of North Carolina - 692-0511/Toll Free: 877-776-2427
Electricity : Duke Power - 697-3400
Telephone: BellSouth - 780-2355 (Residence), 780-2800 (Business)
Water: Hendersonville City Water - 697-3052
Cable: Cablevision - 697-1371
Voter
Registration
To vote in city, county, state and federal elections,
you must
be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, mentally sound and not under
conviction of a felony. You must register 30 days prior to the election
you wish to vote in. You may register to vote in Henderson
County immediately after establishing residency.
Registration
may be done by mail or in person at the Board of Elections office and
several other locations. Call for the nearest
registration site. (Or, if you also need to get a NC driver's license,
you may register to vote at the DMV office.)
The Henderson County
Election Board is located at 100 N. King Street. Phone: 697-4970
Driver's
License
New residents must apply for a N.C. driver's license
within 30
days of relocating to the state. Vision and written tests are required.
You can also register to vote at the DMV office. Visit the North
Carolina
Department of Motor Vehicles at the following location:
hendersonville Hwy, phone:
692-6915
Helpful
Hints: These offices usually have a wait, so you may want to
bring something to read. The receptionist tells
us that the best times to arrive are 8 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or
Thursdays.
Insurance
Allstate - Brittain Agency
The Brittain Agency is dedicated to providing you with exceptional costumer service. We know that attention to detail is critical when it comes to protecting your home, auto, and financial future. We offer a wide range of insurance and financial products that can be tailored to meet your needs. We are located at 1825 Asheville Hwy (across from Ingles).
 828.693.9664
Banking
You are invited to experience
banking at its
best – friendly service, with products and services to meet
your
financial needs from a bank that is proud to be your neighbor. Come see
why HomeTrust Bank is better than big, right here at home!  Asheville: 828-254-8144 ~ Skyland: 684-3156 ~
Weaverville: 645-4277.
Public
School Registration
Parents/Guardians need the following documents to
register their children
in local public schools:
- Birth certificate
Immunization records;
- Medical forms from the County Health Department or
a personal physician;
- and previous report card if transferring from another
school.
Henderson
County Schools - phone: 697-4733
For
more information, visit our Education
section.
Higher
Education
There are many options if you're interested in college
classes:
Blue
Ridge Community College, phone: 694-1700
Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute, phone: 685-8886
Asheville-Buncombe
Technical Community College, phone: 254-1921
Cecils Business College, phone: 252-2486
University of North Carolina at Asheville, phone: 251-6600
Montreat College, phone: 669-8011
Shaw University, phone: 252-7635
Warren Wilson College, phone: 298-3325
Western Carolina University at UNCA Campus, phone: 251-6642
Housing
If you'd like to find a place to live, you're looking
for a roommate,
or you need some furnishings for your new home, there are several
resources
that can be helpful:
For
home and apartment rental, call Leslie
& Associates at 828-693-8069. OR,
check out their web
site, which is updated daily.
The IWANNA, a local paper that
is distributed every Tuesday is another good resource. You'll find the IWANNAin
local groceries, gas stations and the like. It costs just under a buck
and is packed with listings for everything from homes and rental units
to used cars and livestock.
Jobs
Check our Employment
section.
Libraries
Main Branch, 301 N. Washington Street, 697-4725
Other Information
Sources
Green River Community
Association
The Green River Community Association was established in 2007
to promote unity within the community and a provide a voice
in support of community interests such as the existing
Library and the need for recreational facilities.
The Greater Hendersonville
Chamber of Commerce - 330 N. King Street, 692-1413
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