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Four Seasons Politics

Early voting starts Thursday for congressional runoff

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Gyms sue Cooper for right to open

RALEIGH — Health clubs, gyms, spas, and karate studios have joined to file a lawsuit against Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order keeping their businesses closed during the covid-19 outbreak.   Read Story »

Legislative Four Seasons Politics

GOP lawmakers seek to outlaw mail-only elections

RALEIGH — Republican lawmakers filed legislation last week to ban mail-only elections and tighten oversight for voting by absentee ballot.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Breweries flummoxed by Phase 2 reopening rules

The N.C. Craft Brewers Guild is seeking clarification from Gov. Roy Cooper about the fate of breweries, wineries and distilleries.   Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

N.C. to enter phase 2 of reopening on Friday

Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Wednesday that North Carolina will move into Safer At Home Phase 2 of lifting covid-19 restrictions at 5 p.m. Friday.   Read Story »

Legislative Four Seasons Politics

Sunshine Amendment would put openness in N.C. constitution

RALEIGH — N.C. Senate leaders say they value government transparency — especially given the COVID-19 pandemic. A bill recently filed in the House presents an opportunity for those senior officials to show commitment to the state’s “sunshine laws.”   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Democrats mobilize volunteer base to help seniors through pandemic

Declaring that the pandemic is about people and not politics, the Henderson County Democratic Party volunteers are mobilizing for community good.   Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Legislature to convene Monday, reopen building at 50% capacity

North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore announced Thursday that the Legislature will reconvene in Raleigh on Monday and that the Legislative Building will reopen to the public at a maximum of 50 percent of fire code occupancy.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

Face masks are out, flags in at Cawthorn's tailgate party

Social distancing and face masks were out and the American flag was in for congressional candidate Madison Cawthorn's tailgate party on Main Street Saturday.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

State announces safety precautions for congressional runoff voting

In the first North Carolina election since the pandemic, people voting in the 11th Congressional District runoff next month will encounter numerous safety precautions at the polls.   Read Story »

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