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Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Murray, the appointed D.A., will run for the job next year

Andrew Murray, the veteran prosecutor appointed to lead the district attorney’s office here after D.A. Greg Newman was ousted, plans to run for the seat in next year’s election. Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

School Board continues mask mandate

Fifty people, including U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, showed up to speak in person to the Henderson County School Board Monday on two emotional topics: the school mask mandate and the campaign to name the renovated Hendersonville High School for Thomas E. "Tom" Orr, the longtime theater teacher, senior play director and promoter of the community and its history. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Eric Gash releases introductory video in congressional campaign

Describing himself as a "son of this soil," Eric Gash in his first campaign video recounted a life that overcame hardship through faith and declared that he is running for Congress "because I know we can be so much better." Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

WCU celebrates new Apodaca Science Building

Former N.C. State Senator Tom Apodaca avoided science “like the plague” as a student at Western Carolina University in the late 1970s. So, it’s taking him a little time to fully grasp the idea that a new science building on the campus now carries his name. Read Story »

Flat Rock Four Seasons Politics

Village of Flat Rock sets third town hall meeting

The Flat Rock Village Council will hold a town hall meeting for the village community from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, in the parish hall of St John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, 1895 Greenville Highway. Masks will be required, and seating will be distanced. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Cooper's veto of pistol permit repeal draws Edwards' ire

Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a high-profile bill that would have ended North Carolina's pistol permit requirement and also vetoed a hotel safety bill. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

CAWTHWATCH: Cawthorn serves red meat to Macon County crowd

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn on Sunday called the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection defendants "political prisoners," mused about "busting them out," hinted at "plans in motion" to call protesters back to Washington, exaggerated the extent of violence during 2020 George Floyd protests and hinted at how President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris can be taken down "one at a time." Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

Candidates weigh in on growth, housing, city-county cooperation

In one form or another, candidates for the Hendersonville City Council and mayor emphasize that they want to preserve the city’s small-town feel while managing inevitable growth. Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Senate passes bill barring public schools from teaching Critical Race Theory

A bill that would prohibit public schools from promoting controversial viewpoints related to Critical Race Theory cleared the N.C. Senate on Thursday. Debate about the bill featured rare personal attacks among senators. Read Story »