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Sheriff announces campaign for a third term

Sheriff Lowell Griffin anounced on Wednesday that he will seek re-election to a third term.   Read Story »

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County nears decision on Edneyville sewer service

After devoting yet another lengthy discussion to the topic, Henderson County commissioners edged closer than ever on Monday to a solution to provide public sewer to the last public school in the county that has none.   Read Story »

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Moffitt's 'ironclad personal rule' ensures neutrality in House race

Sen. Tim Moffitt wants one and all to understand that he’s staying neutral in the upcoming GOP primary between Rep. Jake Johnson, R-Polk, and former House Majority Leader Mike Hager, R-Rutherford.   Read Story »

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County eyes less ambitious solution for Edneyville sewer

Henderson County commissioners devoted yet another long discussion to the Clear Creek sewer project last week, hours after state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom blasted them for making “incorrect statements” about the Legislature’s move to shift a grant from that project to the county-owned Etowah sewer system.   Read Story »

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Balkcom calls out county in war of words over sewer grant

Declaring that Henderson County commissioners had made "incorrect statements" about the status of a $12.7 million sewer system grant, state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom on Tuesday night asked commissioners to correct the record.   Read Story »

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Wyatt supporters announce campaign committee

Supporters of Steve Wyatt, the former Henderson County manager who is running for a seat on the Board of Commissioners in next year's election, have announced the formation of a campaign committee.   Read Story »

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Jake Johnson announces re-election campaign for state House

State Rep. Jake Johnson has announced his campaign for re-election to the state House in District 113, made up of Polk and parts of Rutherford, McDowell and Henderson counties.    Read Story »

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Lapsley rips Balkcom over loss of $13M sewer grant

Henderson County has not only lost a $12.7 million grant to fund the Clear Creek sewer line in Edneyville but most likely would forfeit an option B —making major repairs to the failing Etowah sewer system.   Read Story »

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Trump endorsement of 'MAGA Warrior' Edwards fails to mention Helene

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards on Monday won an endorsement prized above all others as filing approaches for his re-election campaign.   Read Story »

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