Four Seasons Politics

City, county trade shots over water extensions

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

McGrady, commissioners exchange thank yous

In a valedictory before the Henderson County Board of Commissioners, state Rep. Chuck McGrady thanked the members of the board he served on for six years and said his service in Raleigh benefited from the relationship he had with local government. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Elected leaders, candidates pay tribute to Ryan Hendrix

The death of a Henderson County sheriff's deputy intersected with the campaign for president on Sunday when Democratic nominee Joe Biden the condemned "horrific death of Deputy Ryan Hendrix" as well as "the cold-blooded shooting of two Los Angeles County deputies" on Saturday. Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

County vote that blocked water line extension 'shortsighted,' city says

Responding to the decision by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners to block a city water line extension for a vacation cabin development in Horse Shoe, the city of Hendersonville expressed disappointment and defended its actions to reduce water rates outside the city limits and its attempts to work with commissioners on a countywide utility plan. Read Story »

East Flat Rock Four Seasons Politics

County native makes Trump's list of potential Supreme Court nominees

Allison Jones Rushing, a native of Hendersonville and graduate of East Henderson High School, made President Trump's list of 20 judges and attorneys he said he would consider for a Supreme Court appointment if he wins a second term. Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Cawthorn, Davis on masks, gun control, poverty

Congressional candidates Madison Cawthorn and Moe Davis hold sharply different views on mask wearing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, with Davis calling a Cawthorn rally a "super spreader" event and Cawthorn declaring that he encourages supporters to make the decision "that is best for them." Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Cawthorn, Davis swap charges on character, white nationalism, military service

The Republican and Democratic nominees for the open 11th Congressional District seat swapped charges on character, military service, health care, gun control and more Friday night during a debate streamed live on Facebook. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Donald Trump Jr. to visit Hendersonville

Donald Trump Jr. will visit Hendersonville on Thursday for a campaign appearance, the Trump campaign announced. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Cawthorn, Davis to face off in three forums

The Democratic and Republic nominees for the 11th Congressional District seat made vacant by the resignation of now-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows will hold three debates over the next seven days. Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Here's how to request an absentee ballot on line

North Carolina voters may now request an absentee ballot completely online — another way state election officials are improving the voting process in 2020, the state Board of Elections announced. Read Story »