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League announces candidate meet-and-greet, forum

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LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Zoning vote exacerbates housing crisis

When 13 elected and appointed leaders passed judgment on a rezoning request for a residential development in Hoopers Creek, only two got it right.   Read Story »

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Harris gains on Trump in Carolina Journal poll

Our state has been a political battleground for nearly two decades — and the latest polling shows the presidential race here has tightened since Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden atop the Democratic ticket.   Read Story »

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Men's Club invites all Republican candidates to speak on Sept. 14

The Henderson County Republican Men’s Club is inviting all Republican candidates on the Nov. 5 ballot to appear at its next meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at American Legion Post 77, 216 Fourth Ave. W.   Read Story »

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The bad aroma of pork

In 2021, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted a budget that funded core state responsibilities, instigated critical repairs and renovations of government facilities, built up savings reserves, and slashed tax rates on personal and corporate income.   Read Story »

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Trump to visit Asheville Wednesday for talk on economy

Former President Donald J. Trump will take the stage in downtown Asheville Wednesday to make remarks on the economy, his first visit to the N.C. mountains since he appeared at a Mills River packing house in August 2020.   Read Story »

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Town hall on safe, secure elections coming to BRCC

The North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe and Secure Elections will host a town hall on the 2024 election cycle from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, in the Wyatt Auditorium at Blue Ridge Community College.   Read Story »

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Ask Matt ... what presidents, governors and stars have visited

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Edwards praises House passage of dam safety bill

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards on Tuesday praised the adoption in the House of two bills that he introduced to improve dam safety as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024.   Read Story »

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Divided county commission votes to buy Grove Street property for $2½ million

Over the strong objections of two members, the Henderson County Board of Commissioners voted to buy a block of property on South Grove Street for use as swing space during construction of the $160 million courthouse-jail expansion and for courthouse parking.   Read Story »

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