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Miller announces endorsement of Wayne King for Congress

Jeff Miller, the Hendersonville City Council member, president of HonorAir Inc. and Co-Founder of the Honor Flight Network, on Thursday announced his endorsement of Wayne King for the Republican nomination for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.   Read Story »

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Knives come out in GOP primary for Congress

The knives are out in the Republican primary for the 11th Congressional District.   Read Story »

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Edwards endorses Moffitt for state House seat

Recalling that he gave him his first job when he managed a McDonald's in Hendersonville, state Sen. Chuck Edwards on Monday endorsed Tim Moffitt for a state House seat over Dennis Justice.   Read Story »

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League's vote411.org guide is live

The League of Women Voters of North Carolina said its nonpartisan voter guide, VOTE411.org, is available to be used by the voters of North Carolina as they get ready to vote on March 3.   Read Story »

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Driscoll, Bennett, Davis had early lead in campaign fundraising

Republicans Dan Driscoll, an Iraq War veteran and attorney, and Lynda Bennett, who has the endorsement of incumbent Mark Meadows, and Democrat Moe Davis raised the most money in early fundraising in the 11th Congressional District election.   Read Story »

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Democrats hope voter fervor flips 11th District

Democratic candidates for Congress hope the enthusiasm they’re seeing at campaign events translates into a big voter turnout that propels their party’s nominee to an upset win in November.   Read Story »

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Snow postpones League's 'All Things Voting' forum

The League of Women Voters of Henderson County postponed its “All Things Voting” program a week because of Thursday's snowstorm. The event is now scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Kaplan Auditorium at the Henderson County Library, 301 N. Washington St.​ Community members will have the opportunity to learn and ask about current issues pertaining to voting as presenters cover many aspects of voting and elections. Board of Elections Director Karen Hebb will speak about current voting regulations while retired Hendersonville High School history teacher Paul Goebel will cover the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and what has happened to it. Ron Katz, WNC social justice advocate, will discuss redistricting and fair maps, and Ernie Mowell, League of Women Voters vice president, will focus on the importance of the 2020 census. Sample ballots, early one-stop voting hours and locations, and LWVHC voter guide, VOTE411.org, will also be available. A question-and-answer period will follow the speakers’ presentations. The event is free and open to the public.     Read Story »

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N.C. Senate primary features rare diversity

Voters looking for diversity in a county bereft of diversity in its politics need look no further than the Democratic primary for state Senate.   Read Story »

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Faced with a 'wow' list of applicants, Laurel Park board fills vacancy

Choosing from a "wow" list of six candidates who applied for a vacant seat, the Laurel Park Town Council chose a young mom and nonprofit leader who they said would give voice to young families.   Read Story »

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