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CawthWatch: Fired district aide claims congressman violated labor law

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Cawthorn trails three challengers in cash on hand

Going into the stretch drive of the primary campaign, the three 11th Congressional District candidates with the most money have more than a quarter million dollars to spend — and none is named Madison Cawthorn.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Appeal filed in lawsuit seeking to remove Cawthorn from ballot

Legal efforts to challenge the eligibility of U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-North Carolina, to run for Congress continued this week in federal court even as he seeks reelection in North Carolina’s westernmost district.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Edwards lands PBA endorsement; Shelley joins 'Seniors for Chuck'

Citing political support that he said is "snowballing" by the day, state Sen. Chuck Edwards touted an endorsement from the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association and announced that longtime conservative activist Stan Shelley had joined "Seniors for Chuck" in his campaign for the 11th Congressional District.   Read Story »

Edneyville Four Seasons Politics

ARP to fund Edneyville sewer; VFW, soccer park are other options

Edging closer to their first major decision on spending $22.8 million in American Rescue Plan money, Henderson County commissioners on Monday signaled unanimous support for spending close to half the total on the Edneyville-Fruitland sewer system.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

How Moffitt, Edwards salvaged relief for '21 apple crop loss

During a breakfast with state Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler before the opening of the WNC Mountain State Fair last September, state Rep. Tim Moffitt seized the moment.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Elections board seeks check-in workers for May 17 primary

The upward pressure on pay rates caused by the severe labor shortage has hit the Henderson County Board of Elections.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

N.C. budget contains tax cuts, record rainy day fund, tax break for veterans

State Rep. Jake Johnson reminded constituents that the 2021-22 budget that became law in November contains tax cuts, a record high rainy day fund and the end of state income tax on military pensions.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

CawthWatch: Firebrand's bad month ends but he lands speaking spot at Trump rally

For U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, the Ides of March lasted the whole month.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

'Fire Cawthorn' PAC urging Democrats to switch parties and vote in GOP primary

In late March, a super PAC started by U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s 2020 Democrat opponent, Moe Davis, endorsed Wendy Nevarez in the Republican primary for the 11th Congressional District.   Read Story »

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