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Bennett dodging debate, Cawthorn says

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Cooper shuts down speedway that's been violating emergency order

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued an order requiring an Alamance County speedway to immediately close their facility and halt operations. ACE Speedway’s recent actions constitute an imminent hazard for the spread of covid-19, an acute threat to North Carolinians which must not continue, the DHHS said in a news release.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

Hundreds march, chant in peaceful protest downtown (2)

Hundreds of people of all ages listened to speakers call for justice for black Americans, chanted the names of black people who have died in police custody, held signs calling for civil rights and marched four blocks along Main Street from City Hall to the Historic Courthouse in a peaceful protest on a sunny Saturday afternoon.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

City prepares for Unite for Peace event Saturday

Hendersonville Police Chief Herbert Blake said Friday he is expecting a demonstration Saturday over the death of George Floyd to be peaceful but is preparing for any efforts by "detractors" that could "hijack" the event.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Trump endorses Bennett in 11th District runoff

President Trump on Thursday endorsed Lynda Bennett in the 11th Congressional District runoff for the Republican nomination, calling her a "great fighter and ally" who would be strong on issues of crime, the U.S.-Mexico border and military veterans.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

Demonstrators stage peaceful protest over George Floyd death

While protests across the nation have rocked cities with tension and violence, demonstrators in Hendersonville staged a peaceful display to show their concern over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Early voting starts Thursday for congressional runoff

Early voting begins Thursday in the Republican runoff in the 11th Congressional District.   Read Story »

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 »

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