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Former Sheriff Davis donates $4,000 in sheriff's race

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Meadows endorses McDonald

U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows endorsed Sheriff Charlie McDonald in the 2014 election, the McDonald campaign announced in a news release on Friday.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

Council appoints two members to Planning Board

The Hendersonville City Council on Thursday appointed two new members to the city Planning Board, filling vacancies created by the resignations of Jeff Collis and Fred Dutcher.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

NRA makes endorsement in sheriff's race

In the latest volley in the endorsement war between Sheriff Charlie McDonald and challenger Erik Summey, McDonald announced that he had won the nod from the National Rifle Association's Political Victory Fund, the political action committee of the powerful run rights lobby.McDonald is the only current candidate for Henderson County Sheriff to receive this endorsement. He faces Summey and three-time candidate Michael Brown in Tuesday's Republican primary. Former Broward County sheriff's deputy Marty Katz faces no opposition for the Democratic nomination for the seat. "Sheriff McDonald, who recently received the ICAUCUS endorsement as well; was selected by the NRA based on his strong support of 2nd Amendment issues," the McDonald campaign said in a news release on Tuesday night. "Sheriff McDonald has demonstrated his 2nd Amendment convictions by streamlining the pistol purchase permit process at the Sheriff's Office, providing online application options, and shortening the turnaround time for applications. He is a staunch advocate of the Concealed Carry provisions of NC. His staff is known for their courteous, friendly, and professional demeanor in helping citizens through the process of obtaining their CCW permits."McDonald said in a statement: "I appreciate the National Rifle Association for its commitment to educate citizens and in helping defend our citizens Right to keep and Bear Arms. I especially appreciate their recognition of my record of support of second amendment rights through this endorsement."Two weeks ago Summey, who is the Fletcher police chief, won the endorsement from the Mountain Chapter of the PBA and on Sunday Fletcher Mayor Bill Moore endorsed him.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Fletcher mayor endorses Summey

Fletcher Mayor Bill Moore has endorsed Henderson County Sheriff's candidate Erik Summey.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Letter from local PBA president on sheriff endorsement

Statement by North Carolina Mountain Chapter Police Benevolent Association President Brandon McGaha on endorsement of Erik Summey.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Letter from state PBA president on Summey endorsement

Here is a response on the PBA endorsement by North Carolina PBA president Randy Byrd.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

'At will' policy at issue in sheriff's race

Sheriff Charlie McDonald and challenger Erik Summey disagree on using North Carolina's "employment at will" policy, which allows employers to fire employees for no reason.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Riddle takes down attack ad over water vote

Henderson County Board of Commissioners candidate Andrew Riddle on Thursday night retreated from his attack on Commissioner Michael Edney over a 1995 Henderson County-Asheville water agreement, saying he had made a mistake in singling out Edney.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

County Commission Dct. 4: Should county contribute to the Flat Rock Playhouse?

Asked of District 4 candidates Tommy Thompson and Tim Griffin: Should the Henderson County Board of Commissioners support the Flat Rock Playhouse?   Read Story »

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