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Four Seasons Politics

Mike Edney launches campaign website

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Berger hails Apodaca's (potential) coal ash fix

N.C. Senate Leader Phil Berger put state Sen. Tom Apodaca in the spotlight in the controversial Duke Energy coal ash cleanup, saying the Hendersonville legislator will draft a solution "that protects ratepayers and addresses the environmental problems presented by coal ash ponds."   Read Story »

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Three Senate candidates confirmed for GOP convention

The Henderson County Republican Party has confirmed three U.S. Senate candidates for its March 22 convention, including the two candidates tied for the lead in a poll this week.   Read Story »

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GOP sets forums for local races

The Henderson County Republican Party plans a series of Thursday night campaign forums in April that it hopes will include all 15 Republican candidates on the primary ballot for local office.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Tom Hill launches another run for Congress

Tom Hill says he will base his campaign for Congress on appealing to voters face to face.   Read Story »

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LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Friend of press is friend of public

It would have been easy for state Rep. Marilyn Avila to go along.     Read Story »

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McDonald holding BBQ fundraiser on Saturday

Sheriff Charlie McDonald will hold a barbecue and campaign fundraiser 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Apple Valley Middle School on Fruitland Road.   Read Story »

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Democrats to view 'State of Conflict'

Local Democrats are hosting a viewing of the Bill Moyers documentary, "State of Conflict," which examined the role of campaign money in the rise of the Republican Party that resulted in supermajority control of the Legislature and the election of Republican Gov. Pat McCrory.     Read Story »

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Oldest of '19 and counting' opens for Harris

Warming up the crowd and introducing U.S. Senate candidate Mark Harris last week was Josh Duggar, the eldest child of the "19 and Counting" couple who star in a reality television series.   Read Story »

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Senate candidate Harris hints at impeachment

Red meat was on the menu when Mark Harris spoke to the Republican Men's club last week.   Read Story »