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'Flock No!' activists set to fight city hall

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In 413-2 vote, House censures Edwards

The House voted Tuesday to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards following a House Ethics Committee investigation that concluded he engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers in his office.   Read Story »

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Ager and Balkcom tout ties to farming during candidate forum

The Republican and Democratic candidates for the 11th Congressional District on Thursday evening both pledged to make farmers and agriculture in Western North Carolina a priority if elected.   Read Story »

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Edwards rebuts ethics report on sexual harassment

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards is pushing back against the House Ethics Committee's findings that he engaged in sexual harassment, outlining his concerns with the committee's investigation and conclusions in a letter.   Read Story »

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Attorneys spar ahead of hearing on zoning lawsuit

A developer is returning fire after the city of Hendersonville sought dismissal of its lawsuit seeking to reverse the city council’s denial of its rezoning request last January.   Read Story »

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An overlooked battleground in N.C. election

North Carolina Democrats are dead-set on winning one particular race this election cycle. Party leaders, saying the result will likely determine the future of Congress, have poured more $473,000 into the contest. Organizers, grassroots volunteers and other Democratic candidates are traveling across the state asking voters to pay attention to the matchup. It’s as make-or-break as it gets.    Read Story »

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Cooper rallies supporters during campaign stop downtown

Former Gov. Roy Cooper during a campaign stop in downtown Hendersonville on Thursday promised to do more for working families if he is elected to the U.S. Senate in November.   Read Story »

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Balkcom wins Trump's 'Complete and Total Endorsement'

To no one's surprise, President Donald Trump on Monday issued a strong endorsement of Jennifer Balkcom, who last week was appointed as the Republican nominee in place of incumbent Chuck Edwards.   Read Story »

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Edwards’s downfall upends the political season

On March 4, the day after Chuck Edwards vanquished Republican challenger Adam Smith by 40 points in the Republican primary for the 11th Congressional District, the landscape appeared set for the general election.   Read Story »

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Republican leaders pick Walsh as nominee for NC House District 117

Party leaders in Henderson County on Thursday night chose Chelsea Walsh as the Republican nominee for state House District 117 in place of incumbent Jennifer Capps Balkcom, who was tapped on Monday night to be the GOP's nominee for the 11th Congressional District.   Read Story »

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