Four Seasons Politics

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Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Grove Street courthouse: 'Can't do it for a million dollars'

Although three commissioners came out strongly for renovation of the Grove Street Courthouse to tighten security and create more courtrooms and office space for judiciary functions, the big renovation the board authorized a year ago may not come to pass soon. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Sheriff wants a lawyer

Sheriff Charlie McDonald is seeking eight new employees plus a full-time staff attorney, a position the sheriff's office lost in a round of budget cuts in 2010. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

'They have to own this,' Wyatt says of county board

Patrice Roseler, the deputy director of the N.C. Association of County Commissioners, drove from Raleigh to watch the Henderson County Board of Commissioners wrestle with numbers in its all-day budget workshop. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Let's honor our history

Formed in 2008 to preserve the county's history, the Historic Resources Commission has worked hard to move forward on the creation of a historic landmarks ordinance. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

McGrady wins key budget post

A new assignment in the state House gives Rep. Chuck McGrady a leadership role on state budget issues. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

City campaigns for historic tax credits

Historic tax credits are a crucial part of the financing that makes renewal of historic properties possible, the state's top cultural resources official said Thursday as she launched a statewide public campaign to restore the tax credits. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

County says no to Fletcher library

Henderson County commissioners told the town of Fletcher that if it wants a new library, Fletcher would have to pay for it. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

McGrady files bill to limit eminent domain

State Rep. Chuck McGrady is once again pushing a state constitutional amendment to bar the condemnation of private property except for a public use. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

'Raised by Hendersonville,' Charlotte cop urges hometown to help youth

A former street cop, homicide detective and drug squad officer who now trains police officers, Andre Briggs urged an audience at the 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast to honor King's dream by doing good beyond their selfish iPhone-centered lives. Read Story »