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Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

Is DEI study ‘solution looking for a problem’ or a needed diversity initiative?

Asked to respond to a skeptic’s comment that the city’s $147,000 diversity study was a “solution looking for a problem,” Hendersonville’s mayor pro tem, Lyndsey Simpson, did not hesitate to answer.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

Diversity presentation to council draws DEI critics

Holding signs with a red strike-thru over "DEI" and others that said "DEI=Marxism," opponents of Hendersonville's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative listened as a consultant presented the findings of a seven-month-long study of race relations and other diversity topics in the city.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

OP-ED: BRCC opens doors, fills gaps, meets industry needs

As Blue Ridge Community College joins two-year colleges nationwide in commemorating Community College Month, it’s a perfect time to reinforce our workforce development focus and the benefits we provide to Henderson and Transylvania counties.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Edwards introduces bipartisan bill to help veterans get CDLs

Reaching across the aisle, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards has joined Democrats to seek a change in the law to make it easier for veterans to earn commercial drivers licenses.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Former state Sen. Clark Plexico honored for service to N.C.

Former state Sen. Clark Plexico, who represented Henderson County in the state Senate for eight years, has been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by Gov. Roy Cooper in recognition of Plexico’s many years of service to North Carolina.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Denouncing 'weasel words,' McGrady urges county to dump draft comp plan

Lambasting commissioners for replacing goals on land conversation and green space with a "bunch of weasel words," former Henderson County commissioner Chuck McGrady urged the current board to throw out the draft 2045 comp plan and "show some courage" by committing to principles survey respondents favored.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

OP-ED: City council member opposes switching elections to even-numbered years

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Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

GOOD JOB!/NEEDS WORK: Litter war, river battle, firefighting heroes

Good job! … Rebecca McCall is nothing if not determined and effective when she takes on a project.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

U.S. 74 may become interstate highway from I-26 to I-85

U.S. 74, from I-26 in Columbus to I-85 in Kings Mountain would become an interstate highway if Congress enacts a bill sponsored by U.S. Reps. Chuck Edwards and Patrick McHenry.   Read Story »

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