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Meadows to keynote GOP convention

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Lapsley hosts reception, launches website

Henderson County Board of Commissioners candidate Bill Lapsley held a campaign reception and fundraiser at the Cedars on Thursday, drawing a crowd of more than 80 people, his campaign said in a news release.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Mike Edney launches campaign website

Twenty years ago, few people were regularly using the Internet. Political campaign managers soon discovered that the Internet was a great way to bypass conventional media and tell their candidates' story directly to voters and supporters — while tacking on a handy, easy to use "Donate" button. Political websites have been common in state and national campaigns since the late '90s.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Berger hails Apodaca's (potential) coal ash fix

N.C. Senate Leader Phil Berger put state Sen. Tom Apodaca in the spotlight in the controversial Duke Energy coal ash cleanup, saying the Hendersonville legislator will draft a solution "that protects ratepayers and addresses the environmental problems presented by coal ash ponds."   Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Three Senate candidates confirmed for GOP convention

The Henderson County Republican Party has confirmed three U.S. Senate candidates for its March 22 convention, including the two candidates tied for the lead in a poll this week.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

GOP sets forums for local races

The Henderson County Republican Party plans a series of Thursday night campaign forums in April that it hopes will include all 15 Republican candidates on the primary ballot for local office.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Tom Hill launches another run for Congress

Tom Hill says he will base his campaign for Congress on appealing to voters face to face.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Friend of press is friend of public

It would have been easy for state Rep. Marilyn Avila to go along.     Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

McDonald holding BBQ fundraiser on Saturday

Sheriff Charlie McDonald will hold a barbecue and campaign fundraiser 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Apple Valley Middle School on Fruitland Road.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Democrats to view 'State of Conflict'

Local Democrats are hosting a viewing of the Bill Moyers documentary, "State of Conflict," which examined the role of campaign money in the rise of the Republican Party that resulted in supermajority control of the Legislature and the election of Republican Gov. Pat McCrory.     Read Story »