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Commissioners to talk about new budget, tax rate

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

In face of defunding threat, School Board chair defends calendar vote

Without mentioning him by name, School Board Chairman Blair Craven on Monday responded to Henderson County Commissioner Michael Edney’s suggestion that the county block funding to local K-12 schools unless the School Board rescinds its decision to flout state law and order a school start earlier than the law allows.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Commissioner Andreotta declares he's a no vote on defunding K-12 schools

If Commissioner Michael Edney gets his way, the county would block funding to local K-12 schools unless the School Board rescinded its decision to flout state law and order a school start earlier than the law allows.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Edney threatens to freeze K-12 funding over School Board's calendar vote

If Commissioner Michael Edney gets his way, the county would block funding to local K-12 schools unless the School Board rescinded its decision to flout state law and order a school start earlier than the law allows.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: It’s time to scrap special-use permits

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Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Citing personnel costs and inflation, fire districts seek 31% more revenue

Public and private sector wage competition, the inflated cost of fire trucks and equipment and plans for new or updated fire stations have driven the county’s fire districts to ask for big budget increases.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

School repair fund may dash hopes of revenue neutral tax rate

The effort to keep Henderson County’s tax rate at a revenue neutral level was cast into doubt last week as commissioners discussed whether to renew a maintenance and repair fund for K-12 public schools and Blue Ridge Community College.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Julia Ledbetter wins appointment to Naval Academy

Julia Ledbetter of Hendersonville has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards announced on Monday.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Congressman Edwards forms farm advisory board

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Tuesday that he is appointing nine local farmers and others in agriculture-related industries to his newly Agricultural Advisory Board.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

GOOD JOB! NEEDS WORK …: Play for all, brain drain, tax woman goeth

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