Four Seasons Politics

LIGHTNING PHOTOS: A day in the life of Rep. Meadows

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Quizzed by students, Meadows talks politics and spin

Mark Meadows started his day cutting a ribbon for a new crosswalk at an elementary school in Candler and ended it that night at an event promoting the National Day of Prayer. Read Story »

Mills River Four Seasons Politics

McDonald, Thompson defend price increase for Mills River deputy

MILLS RIVER —Sheriff Charlie McDonald defended a new higher-priced contract the county has offered Mills River for law enforcement coverage, saying an analysis showed "we really aren't getting fair compensation" for the full-time deputy. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (50)

You won't want to miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: The best hope for Alpine Woods

Henderson County and the city of Hendersonville have invented a sensible and practical proposal for cleaning up Alpine Woods Resort and making the homes habitable for tenants. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Senate bill orders expedited review of coal plant replacement

Taking quick action on Duke Energy's plans to replace its coal-fired plant at Lake Julian, the North Carolina Senate passed legislation Thursday that directsthe state Utilities Commission to expedite its review of the utility's construction application.The bill also extends a deadline to close coal ash impoundments at the site by three years, allowing sufficient time for the old plant to close and the new plant to be constructed. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Commissioners endorse new charge for 'enhanced' sheriff's coverage

Plunging again into the question of who gets what services, who pays and how much, Henderson County commissioners today ordered county administrators to offer a price list of “enhanced” law enforcement coverage to the two towns in the county with no police department. Read Story »

Laurel Park Four Seasons Politics

Laurel Park sets hearing on 4-cent tax increase

LAUREL PARK — Laurel Park residents will see their combined town and fire tax rate rise by 4 cents if Town Council adopts the $2.46 million budget it reviewed on Tuesday. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Proposed budget keeps tax rate level, trims nonprofits

Henderson County residents would see the county property tax rate remain the same but would pay higher fire taxes almost everywhere if the Board of Commissioners adopts a budget recommended by County Manager Steve Wyatt. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

County, Mills River at standoff in fight over fees

The high stakes game of chicken over who pays for fire safety inspections in Mills River escalated when the Mills River Town Council said it won’t pay for them and Henderson County said, fine, we’ll stop doing them. Read Story »