Four Seasons Politics

WHO GAVE WHAT: Henderson County Commission

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

WHO GAVE WHAT: Henderson County sheriff

Sheriff Charlie McDonald outraised and outspent his two challengers in the 2014 primary, campaign finance records show. Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

As crowd rallies for schools, Apodaca vows 'sizable' pay raise for teachers

Aggrieved teachers, public school supporters and other advocates for education rallied at the Henderson County Courthouse Square on Saturday to denounce education cuts and urge the public to fight for a reversal. Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

11th Dct. reps team up on 'Road to Nowhere' logjam

U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows and the representative he replaced are joining forces in an effort to persuade the Interior Department to release $4 million the government promised Swain County when it killled the controversial "road to nowhere." Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Pay raises, coal ash top agenda, McGrady says

As the General Assembly convened its annual session, state Rep. Chuck McGrady predicted that lawmakers will fund a raise for teachers and state employees, pass legislation that orders coal ash ponds to be closed and tweak two laws that are currently under challenge in the courts — teacher tenure and school vouchers. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

It's over! Take signs to Jackson Park

Feel like pulling up campaign signs? You can. The county has come up with a way that could clear signs from roads quicker than in the past: deputize everyone as a sign puller. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Lapsley ousts Young; Edney, Thompson, McDonald win

Longtime civil engineer Bill Lapsley ousted three-term incumbent Larry Young in Tuesday's Republican primary, and joined incumbents Michael Edney and Tommy Thompson, who survived challenges. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Voters to choose sheriff, county commissioners in primary

From a Republican U.S. Senate primary that has draw national attention to a county Register of Deeds office open for the first time in 16 years, Henderson County voters will choose nominees in Tuesday's primary election. For many of the offices, the primary will determine the ultimate winner because no Democrat has filed. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

PEP donors hedge bets in Young-Lapsley race

Pro-business donors to political campaigns in Henderson County hedged their bets in the District 3 Board of Commissioners race, writing checks to both Commissioner Larry Young and challenger Bill Lapsley. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

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

Seventeen current or former Sheriff's Office employees contributed money to Henderson County Sheriff Charlie McDonald's election campaign but a donation from one departmental retiree to another candidate might have been the least expected. Read Story »