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Facemasks like football helmets, School Board is told

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Public may comment on N.C. redistricting Tuesday at WCU

State Sen. Chuck Edwards, ranking member of the Senate Redistricting Committee, invited the public take part when the North Carolina Senate and House Redistricting Committees hear public comment at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

CAWTHWATCH: Cawthorn takes anti-mask road show across the state

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn tonight is expanding his tour of school boards to oppose masks, quarantine and critical race theory, traveling to the Piedmont to appear at the Johnston County School Board meeting. More on the trip across the state in a minute.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Commissioners abdicate leadership on Covid

The immense gulf between conventional public health guidance to combat the spread of the coronavirus and the view of a vocal minority opposing masks and vaccinations has been displayed in dramatic fashion at meetings of the Henderson County Board of Commissioners and the School Board these past three months.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (295)

Don’t miss this week’s Hendersonville Lightning.   Read Story »

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 »

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