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'Our courthouse is just plain full'

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Newly adopted budget appropriates $37 million for Henderson County

The 2023-24 budget adopted by the North Carolina General Assembly includes $37 million in 18 separate grants for public water and sewer, flood resiliency, emergency services, rural fire & rescue departments and nonprofits, state Rep. Jennifer Capps Balkcom announced.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

An endorsement of 'muscle-powered transportation system' on 'a new cultural Main Street'

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Flat Rock Four Seasons Politics

League kicks off fall activities Sunday

The League of Women Voters of Henderson County will kick off its fall schedule of events from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, at Flat Rock Village Hall.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

City Council moves to eliminate primaries

Aiming to avoid October primaries in city elections, the Hendersonville City Council moved on Thursday night to switch to plurality elections starting with the 2024 election cycle.   Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

JOHN HOOD: Is Big Guy v. Perfect Caller the best we can do?

If current surveys are taken as predictive, the Democratic Party will nominate President Joe Biden for reelection next year, the Republican Party will nominate former President Donald Trump, and whoever wins will begin his term in 2025 as one of the most disliked politicians in American history.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Edwards files 'Stop Pot' bill ahead of Cherokee vote on recreational marijuana

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards last week introduced the Stop Pot Act to withhold some federal funding from states and tribes that permit the use of recreational marijuana.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

NC treasurer returned $108 million to owners in 2022-23

The unclaimed property division of the state treasurer's office returned more than $108 million to the rightful owners during the 2023 fiscal year, State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell announced.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

District 5 County Commission race may hinge on zoning

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Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

Jay Egolf announces run for county commission

Local businessman and School Board member Jay Egolf will run for the county’s Board of Commissioners district 5 seat in next year’s primary election.   Read Story »

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