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County embarks on 'a really big deal' — comp plan rewrite

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

State may delay city elections until 2022

RALEIGH — With new U.S. Census data not expected until September, the State Board of Elections is recommending moving all of this year’s municipal elections to 2022.   Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Senate candidates have different takes on Burr's impeachment vote

As N.C. Republicans grappled with how to respond to Sen. Richard Burr’s surprise vote to convict former President Trump, the leading GOP prospects for Burr’s seat in 2022 had starkly different reactions, with sharp differences in tone.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Community dedicates Charles D. Messer Human Services Building

Charlie Messer did his best to serve his community whether on the job in his store or while making decisions as a Henderson County Commissioner, friends, family and fellow commissioners said Friday during a ceremony to dedicate a county building in his honor.   Read Story »

Raleigh Four Seasons Politics

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Public notice bill poorly serves the public

Like a bad penny, Legislation to hide public notices from the public is back in the N.C. General Assembly.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Senate bill seeks to allow more fans at outdoor sports

Republican Senate lawmakers have introduced a bill that would change the 100-person capacity limit at outdoor high school sporting venues.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

County to honor Charlie Messer by renaming human services building

Henderson County will honor the late Commissioner Charles D. “Charlie” Messer at the Human Services Building, 1200 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville, by renaming and dedicating the building in his memory.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Johnson applauds House passage of school reopening bill

Families of public school students in North Carolina would have the ability to choose in-classroom learning under legislation the state House approved in a bipartisan 74-44 vote on Thursday.   Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Covid relief spending boosts N.C. budget forecast

RALEIGH — The state budget may be spared economists’ worst fears from the COVID pandemic, according to a new tax revenue forecast.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

‘Let’s Keep Talking’ features guest panel

The virtual “Let’s Keep Talking” series of community conversations will resume at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, with guest panelists Rabbi Rachael Jackson, of Agudas Israel Synagogue; Denise Long, executive director, United Way of Henderson County; and Blair Craven, chair of the Henderson County School Board.   Read Story »

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