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‘Let’s Keep Talking’ features guest panel

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Cawthorn nominates seniors for service academy appointments

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn nominated six high school seniors from the 11th Congressional District for appointment to service academies and met with the candidates recently at his district office in the Grove Street Courthouse.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Park swap, VFW plan ought to be salvaged

The Hendersonville City Council and the Henderson County were pursuing a good idea that would benefit high school athletes, recreational walkers, the city fire department, users of the beloved Laura E. Corn Mini Golf Course, city Boy Scout troops and more.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Advice to a young congressman

Dear Congressman Cawthorn:   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Dear Mr. Brittain ...

Dear Congressman Madison Cawthorn and Mr. Jere Brittain,   Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Lieutenant governor rips rewrite of social studies teaching

RALEIGH — The Democrat-controlled N.C. State Board of Education on Thursday approved a sweeping rewrite of the state’s social studies standards that will now include references to racism and discrimination in teaching American history.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Wyatt honored for his service to local government

Henderson County Manager Steve Wyatt, the county's top administrator for the past 15 years, received the prestigious John Whitehurst Service Award at the North Carolina City & County Management Association Winter Seminar on Thursday for his service and dedication to local government management.   Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Cooper outlines plans for spending federal Covid relief money

Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday outlined a plan for allocating federal Covid-19 relief funds for immediate needs and investing state resources to help North Carolina communities build back as the state turns the corner on the pandemic, including $2 billion to help schools reopen, $700 million for more vaccines and Covid testing, $546 million for rental assistance and $323 million for roads and airports.   Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Moffitt's 'bar rescue' bill advances

A bill seeking to extend a delay on payment deadlines for certain alcohol permits quickly cleared an N.C. House Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

Park swap in jeopardy after commissioners rescind earlier decision

A proposed park swap between the city of Hendersonville and the county School Board could be in jeopardy after action by Henderson County commissioners Monday night to rescind an earlier decision that cleared the way for the exchange.   Read Story »

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