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Edwards's withdrawal may touch off dominoes in Henderson County

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EDWARDS DROPS OUT

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards is ending his re-election campaign.   Read Story »

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Connet leaving city manager job for new role helping city leaders statewide

John Connet, who has led the city of Hendersonville through robust residential development, the recruitment of major manufacturing facilities, the city-county partnership that built the Pardee-Wingate-BRCC health sciences building and cancer center and recovery from Hurricane Helene, is moving on to a new job helping cities across the state improve local government.   Read Story »

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Fletcher mayor chosen for Exceptional American Leaders organization

Fletcher Mayor Preston Blakely is one of 22 leaders chosen to join NewDEAL, a national network of elected local and state  Democratic leaders that works to expand opportunity and spur economic growth.   Read Story »

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Voters likely to decide farmland preservation bond issue on Nov. 3

Henderson County residents who have opposed high-density development in rural communities, implored county commissioners to preserve forests, fields and orchards and called for sustainable farms will almost surely get their chance to help make those goals happen.   Read Story »

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Voters can meet Democratic nominees at 'Speed Dating' event

Henderson County Democrats are inviting voters to get to know people running for office during a fast-paced "Speed Dating" event Saturday, July 25, at Guidon Brewing Company, 415 Eighth Avenue East.    Read Story »

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At a campaign stop in Edneyville, Whatley vows to work for farmers

Like walking in a parade or pitching themselves to the public in a 30-second TV spot, milling around a barn with apple growers is a time-honored tradition in local politics.   Read Story »

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Ager maintains lead over Edwards in fundraising, cash on hand

Jamie Ager continued his fundraising advantage over U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards as the battle for 11th Congressional District seat enters the final 15 weeks, campaign finance reports for the second quarter show.   Read Story »

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Three local growers sign on to 'Farmers for Jamie'

Democratic candidate Jamie Ager on Friday announced the formation of Farmers for Jamie, made up of more than 60 farmers in the 11th Congressional District supporting his campaign.    Read Story »

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China expert to speak at annual Republican dinner

Henderson County’s Republican Party will host China expert Gordon G. Chang as the keynote speaker at its annual Lincoln Reagan Trump Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 1.   Read Story »

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