Water customers in south Buncombe County may not notice any major changes in their water service, but Asheville officials say more than $10 million in major improvements under way will mean a more efficient and reliable system.

Fletcher officials have reached an agreement with a Charlotte-based development company for preliminary work to determine the feasibility of the “Heart of Fletcher” project.

Searching for a business she could operate out of her home, Denise Whiteside discovered a Canadian company with party and event planning franchises. She opened Par-T-Perfect more than three years ago.

The typical flu season in the United States lasts from November to March and sometimes into early spring.

The Transylvania County Department of Public Health and Transylvania County Schools are working together to provide FluMist immunizations to all eligible students, with parental permission.

Hendersonville Little Theatre presents “Fatal Attraction,” its final production of the 2008 season.

Nov. 20“THE ORPHAN TRAIN”: The Flat Rock Playhouse will present “The Orphan Train” at 7:15 p.m. daily until Nov. 23. Matinees are at 2:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults and$6 students. Call 693-0731.NIA FITNESS CLASSES: From 5:30-6:30 p.m., weekly on Tuesday and Thursday at Laurel Park, Healthworks Wellness Centre, 1749 Brevard Road, Hendersonville. Non-impact aerobic movement for all ages and ability levels. The fist class is free. Call 697-7449.

The following animals are awaiting adoption at the Henderson County animal shelter:

The Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy board of trustees recently broke ground on a 3,200-square-foot custom built, passive solar and energy efficient office facility in the nonprofit campus, Ironwood Square, on the corner of Upward Road and Case Street, Hendersonville.

The following babies were born at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville: