Henderson County Four Seasons Politics
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.
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Henderson County Four Seasons Politics
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.
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Henderson County Four Seasons Politics
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.
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Henderson County Four Seasons Politics
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.
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Henderson County Four Seasons Politics
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.
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Henderson County Four Seasons Politics
U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows endorsed Sheriff Charlie McDonald in the 2014 election, the McDonald campaign announced in a news release on Friday.
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Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics
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.
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Henderson County Four Seasons Politics
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.
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Henderson County Four Seasons Politics
Fletcher Mayor Bill Moore has endorsed Henderson County Sheriff's candidate Erik Summey. Read Story »
