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Mills River council appoints Davis to complete Austin's term

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County logs 11% turnout so far after early voting

Just over 10,000 voters cast their ballots during the early voting period that ended Saturday, an 11 percent turnout so far in the March 5 primary election that will send national, state and local candidates to the Nov. 5 general election.   Read Story »

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Newfies win after 'pain in the butt' zoning hearing (2)

Andrew Riddle spoke for all in the room — a room filled to capacity with supporters and opponents of an animal-assisted therapy enterprise on forested land in southern Henderson County — when he articulated his frustration with the case at hand.   Read Story »

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Democrats file complaint against Edwards over 'hyper-partisan' campaign mailer

The Henderson County Democratic Party on Monday filed a complaint against U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards alleging that a recent mailer delivered to 11th Congressional District voters violated a section of federal law barring taxpayer funded communications that are “politicized” and that “disparage political parties.”   Read Story »

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Edwards accepting entries in Congressional Art Competition

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards is accepting submissions from high school students in the 11th Congressional District for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The winner of the competition will have his or her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.   Read Story »

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Commissioners boot comp plan vote beyond primary

Henderson County commissioners pulled the planned adoption of the 2045 comprehensive land-use plan from their Feb. 21 agenda, kicking a highly anticipated vote beyond the primary election in which two incumbents face challenges propelled largely by growth management issues.   Read Story »

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SCHOOL BOARD Q&A: Calendar vote defying state law, parents' rights

Six candidates are running in the Republican primary to be their party’s nominee for the Henderson County School Board. The four winners of the primary will face Democrats Mary Ellen Kustin, Leslie Carey, Crystal Cauley and Rhonda Mountain in the Nov. 4 general election.   Read Story »

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DMV chief responds to concerns over service

On Jan. 7, the Hendersonville Lightning published an article that shared concerns by Henderson County Sheriff Lowell Griffin about the local DMV Driver License Office in Hendersonville. In our respective capacities, we would like to update your readers about that subject and what to expect going forward.   Read Story »

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SCHOOL BOARD Q&A: Why are you running? What are your priorities?

Six candidates are running in the Republican primary to be their party’s nominee for the Henderson County School Board. The four winners of the primary will face Democrats Mary Ellen Kustin, Leslie Carey, Crystal Cauley and Rhonda Mountain in the Nov. 4 general election.   Read Story »

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COUNTY COMMISSION Q&A: Courthouse expansion, sportsplex

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