Four Seasons Politics

Meadows votes for Ryan

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

City water system not like Asheville situation, McGrady says

FLETCHER — Although Hendersonville still owns its water system, the prospect that the city utility could be forced into a regional authority surfaced when the state Legislature acted to take Asheville’s water system without compensation. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Duke charts a new play

Duke Energy surprised opponents of the 45-mile transmission line through Henderson County two weeks ago when it booted a promised decision to announce its preferred power line route. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Sustainable Energy group honors McGrady

State Rep. Chuck McGrady received the Legislator of the Year award from the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association during the organization’s annual Making Energy Work event in Raleigh on Oct. 6. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

N.C. Tea Party members reject front-runners

Trump and Fiorina were out. So was incumbent U.S. Sen. Richard Burr. Read Story »

Flat Rock Four Seasons Politics

Mayoral candidate settles $60,000 zoning fine

FLAT ROCK — Flat Rock resident and mayoral candidate Bob Spitzen has settled a zoning dispute that led to a five-year court battle and a $60,000 fine. Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

County could lose Capitol clout

After years of political famine, Henderson County has feasted for two years on power. The county has an unusual supply of clout, thanks to the seniority and position of Sen. Tom Apodaca and the fast rise of state Rep. Chuck McGrady. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Speaker urges reversal of 'In God We Trust' sign on courthouse

A Hendersonville resident who described himself as an ordained Baptist minister and person of strong faith urged Henderson County commissioners on Monday night to reverse their decision to post "In God We Trust" on the front of the county's two courthouses. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Local GOP applauds Meadows role in speaker's demise

While it’s impossible to predict exactly how the leadership battle to replace House Speaker John Boehner will play out, one thing is clear. The speaker’s resignation, announced Friday morning, has vindicated the effort by U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows to remove the speaker and vaulted the second-term 11th District representative into a very powerful position. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Meadows' 'Meet the Press' spot cut to 11 seconds

When U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows made a procedural move six weeks ago to oust John Boehner as speaker of the House, it looked as if he may have bought himself a ticket to political exile — a bold but careless explorer never to be heard from again. Read Story »