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NC Senate passes bill outlawing DEI programs in schools

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Arrive early, bring no signs to congressman's town hall

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards will host an in-person town hall to share an update on legislative issues affecting North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District and to hear from constituents.   Read Story »

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Ferguson sworn in as U.S. attorney for western N.C.

Russ Ferguson was sworn in on Tuesday as United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.   Read Story »

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Secretary rips Asheville's hurricane recovery plan, declaring 'DEI dead at HUD'

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner on Tuesday sharply criticized a proposal by the city of Asheville that puts diversity criteria in a Hurricane Helene disaster relief action plan, declaring that "DEI is dead at HUD."   Read Story »

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DOGE sacks workers behind ‘America’s greatest idea’

I cried, I yelled and then I tried to understand, but ultimately I am devastated. A disheartening effort to rid me of my position, and yet another blow to the historically underfunded National Park Service. Terminating its most valuable resource, its dedicated staff.   Read Story »

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Candidates for GOP invited to speak at Men's Club

Candidates for chair of the Henderson County Republican Party are invited to speak at a meeting of the Republican Men’s Club at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at American Legion Post 77, 216 Fourth Ave. W.   Read Story »

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Hatfield's 'vested interest' rant draws return fire at planning board

Three Henderson County Planning Board members strongly objected when one board member condemned the county’s growth and blamed planning board members with “a vested interest” for allowing it.   Read Story »

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Ron Stephens, a 12-year council member, dies at age 86

Ronald David "Ron" Stephens Jr., a strong supporter of numerous city achievements during three terms he served on the Hendersonville City Council, died on Sunday, Feb. 23, in Savannah, Georgia, where he had moved in retirement. He was 86.   Read Story »

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U.S. attorney for western NC district resigns

United States Attorney Dena J. King announced that she will step down from her position as the Western District’s chief law enforcement officer effective today.   Read Story »

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Rep. Johnson named chair of House Oversight Committee

State Rep. Jake Johnson has been named chair of the House Oversight Committee, an influential panel with the authority to issue subpoenas and investigate government operations.   Read Story »

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