Commissioners authorize Christmas bonus for county employees

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

'Celebrating 30 Years TOGETHER' commemorates school merger

Thirty years ago, city and county school systems merged to form Henderson County Public Schools, a consolidation that school leaders are commemorating with events, a new website and a new logo.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Applicant for floodplain relief was cited for filling floodway

When a divided Board of Commissioners voted to amend the county’s land development code on Oct. 18 to allow development close to waterways, the discussion revolved around the merits of the idea in general.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Edwards announces re-election campaign

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards on Thursday announced his candidacy for a second term in the U.S. House of Representatives.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Incumbent commissioners draw Republican primary opponents (2)

Unlike many past cycles, voters will have a choice next year in the elections for two seats on the Henderson County Board of Commissioners.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

David Hill announces re-election campaign

Saying "the work is not done," County Commissioner David Hill Seeing announced he will seek a new four-year term to act on his conservative principals, reduce regulation and promote individual freedom.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Democrat announces campaign for District 2 County Commission seat

A brewing company owner, father of two and youth sports coach announced Monday that he is running for the Henderson County Board of Commissioners, saying he wants to give voters a choice on the ballot and to bring a forward-looking perspective to county leadership.   Read Story »

Four Seasons Politics Archive

• Edwards condemns UNCA's 'Until We're All Free' event       Comments
• Balkcom announces re-election campaign       Comments
• Commissioners say yes to jail, seek cuts on courthouse       Comments
• LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: (more questions than) Answers Desk is open       Comments
• Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (349)       Comments
• County eases restrictions on development in floodways       Comments
• 'God fearing, family loving' Republican enters congressional primary       Comments
• Commissioners to take up proposal easing floodplain restrictions       Comments
• City is not getting its way in Raleigh       Comments
• Jake Johnson announces re-election campaign for a fourth term       Comments
• Smith says farewell to City Council — and HHS       Comments
• City Council's next 'Gen H' forum focuses on housing       Comments
• Values Coalition thanks Balkcom for 'Fairness in Women’s Sports Act'       Comments
• Consent order bars Edney from working in trusts       Comments
• Shooter 'was in direct violation' of company rules, restaurant owner says       Comments
• JOHN HOOD: To fix our politics, try conversation       Comments
• Council thanks Smith for city achievements during his service on council       Comments
• Jerry Smith resigns from Hendersonville City Council       Comments
• Edwards joins large majority voting for bill that prevents shutdown       Comments
• Etowah Valley responds to 'Nimby Nation' editorial       Comments
• NIMBY NATION: No more dwellings after we move in       Comments
• Planning Board again swats down effort to ease floodplain construction rules       Comments
• Here's how contractors would phase courthouse-jail construction over 34 months       Comments
• 'Our courthouse is just plain full'       Comments
• Newly adopted budget appropriates $37 million for Henderson County       Comments
• An endorsement of 'muscle-powered transportation system' on 'a new cultural Main Street'       Comments
• City Council moves to eliminate primaries       Comments
• JOHN HOOD: Is Big Guy v. Perfect Caller the best we can do?       Comments
• Edwards files 'Stop Pot' bill ahead of Cherokee vote on recreational marijuana       Comments
• NC treasurer returned $108 million to owners in 2022-23       Comments