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Elections board announces winners of 'I Voted' sticker design

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On stage with Trump, Balkcom touts signature issue

Jennifer Balkcom, the Republican nominee for the open 11th Congressional District seat, brandished her signature issue Wednesday when she appeared on stage with President Trump in a campaign appearance.   Read Story »

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Here's what 14 no-Flockers told county commissioners

They cited George Orwell’s 1984, the Fourth Amendment, civil liberties, the right of privacy, the cost of defending lawsuits. They frequently used the phrase “mass surveillance.”   Read Story »

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Edwards still fighting House Ethics Committee

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, who was censured by his House colleagues in a 413-2 vote two weeks ago, is still fighting the ethics report that led to the public rebuke.   Read Story »

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Griffin defends hiring of Newman, ex-D.A. who was removed

Henderson County Sheriff Lowell Griffin is defending his decision to hire Greg Newman, who was removed as District Attorney for in 2021, as the new staff attorney for the Sheriff's Office, saying his experience in law practice and as a mayor of Hendersonville makes him a valuable asset.   Read Story »

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School Board forum is set

The League of Women Voters and Henderson County Public School Strong are co-sponsoring a Henderson County School Board candidate forum at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 29, at the Hendersonville Theater, 229 S. Washington St.   Read Story »

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'Flock No!' activists set to fight city hall

The fast-growing anti-Flock campaign is set to alight at City Hall.   Read Story »

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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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A gift, compliment, 'affectionate friendship,' socializing is 'not sexual misconduct,' Edwards declares

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards has laid out his defense ahead of a potential vote of censure by his colleagues in Congress.   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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