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Green River Four Seasons Politics

Zirconia resident becomes first announced candidate for Board of Commissioners

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Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

Council to become majority female when new elected leaders take oath

The Hendersonville City Council flips to a female majority next week when newly elected council members Jennifer Hensley and Lyndsey Simpson take the oath of office and join Mayor Barbara Volk on the dais.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

Caraker regrets not seeing through projects he 'stirred up'

The day after last week’s election, Hendersonville City Council member Steve Caraker described his disappointment in failing to win a fourth term, mainly because he won’t get the chance to see through projects he “stirred up” during his three terms on the board.   Read Story »

Flat Rock Four Seasons Politics

Outgoing Village Council majority remains in favor of road project

FLAT ROCK — Ginger Brown's swan song as a member of the Flat Rock Village Council, delivered in absentia, was a last stand defense of the Highland Lake Road project, a declaration that the project that drove a rancorous months-long election campaign would result in a visually pleasing and safer entry into the village.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Rick Wood announces retirement from School Board

Since the law does not require them, Rick Wood is imposing term limits on himself.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (231)

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

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

City defends its openness on water extensions

Henderson County Commission Chairman Grady Hawkins was taken aback when he read that the city had acquired a subdivision’s water system on Pinnacle Mountain and added a new 14,800-foot water main to Etowah.   Read Story »

Saluda Four Seasons Politics

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (220)

You won't want to miss the Lightning's coverage of all the election results from Tuesday's municipal elections, including the hotly contested Flat Rock Village Council race, the Hendersonville election that put two women on the council and wins by challengers over incumbents in Mills River, Fletcher and Saluda.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

Snyder wins, Carland ousted in Mills River

MILLS RIVER — Incumbent Roger Snyder led all candidates in the race for two seats on the Mills River Town Council, capturing 24.1% of the vote, and challenger Randy Austin edged incumbent Wayne Carland by 25 votes to win a seat on the council. Mark Case had 19.9% of the vote and John Case won 9.8%.   Read Story »

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