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Did the state Legislature just hose Cawthorn?

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Democrats accept state House maps, pan Senate and congressional lines

The N.C. House and Senate gave final approval to redrawn or remedial legislative electoral maps Thursday, after last-minute adjustments delayed the Senate session several times.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

State House speaker announces bill permitting mask opt-out

Following the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announcement that North Carolina won’t be ending its mask mandate recommendation for public school children, N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, announced that the House would be advancing legislation to give parents the ability to opt-out of the mask requirement.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

County GOP to sponsor debate March 26 for congressional primary

The Henderson County Republican Men’s Club along with the Henderson County Republican Party and the Republican Women’s Club will host a debate for the announced seven for the 11th Congressional District from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at the Blue Ridge Conference Center at BRCC.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Rep. Moffitt to speak at Republican breakfast

State Rep. Tim Moffit will be the guest speaker at this month's Henderson County Republican Men’s Club at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19. The breakfast buffet is $10 cash, paid at the door. Reservations are required and may be submitted to noirs@aol.com   Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

N.C. Supreme Court strikes down GOP-drawn maps as illegal gerrymander

The North Carolina Supreme Court on Friday struck down the maps drawn by the Republican controlled Legislature and ordered lawmakers to create new ones by Feb. 18.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

Edney manifesto recasts city, county roles in utilities, zoning and development

At the tail end of the county’s annual day-long budget workshop last month, Commissioner Michael Edney announced that in the interest of time he’d have to defer his wrap-up comments and direction to staff on his priorities.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

SNYDER RETIRES: 'Whenever you figure out it's time to go you're already late'

Roger Snyder, a key leader in the effort to transform the farming community of Mills River into the town of Mills River, and who went on to serve as its mayor for 10 years and on the council for 19, resigned from the board Thursday night, saying it was time to move on.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Cooper, Stein step into redistricting battle

Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein want the state Supreme Court to throw out new statewide election maps. They've outlined a plan that would help the court draw new maps without legislative input.   Read Story »

Fletcher Four Seasons Politics

Fletcher Town Council to appoint new board member

FLETCHER — The Town of Fletcher Town Council will vote on an appointment to replace newly elected mayor Preston Blakely on Monday at Fletcher Town Hall in a special called meeting.   Read Story »

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