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City honors Caraker, Stephens for their service

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

New City Council is seated, makes board appointments

A new Hendersonville City Council launched a new era in city government on Thursday night with the swearing in of new members Jennifer Hensley and Lyndsey Simpson, two young moms and business owners whose election flipped the council to a female majority for the first time since 2001.   Read Story »

Fletcher Four Seasons Politics

Messer plans to seek sixth term

Charlie Messer plans to seek a sixth term as a Henderson County commissioner.   Read Story »

Flat Rock Four Seasons Politics

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (233)

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Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

'We need new leadership,' Caskey says as he files to challenge Edwards

Vowing to stand up for the working poor, Democrat Brian Caskey officially filed to run for the North Carolina Senate seat held by Chuck Edwards.   Read Story »

Legislative Four Seasons Politics

Johnson wants to make NC 'most veteran friendly state'

State Rep. Jake Johnson filed for election to the state House District 113 on Monday, vowing to focus on improvements in education and workforce development and to make North Carolina "the most veteran-friendly state in the nation."   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Filing opens for county, state offices

Michael Absher filled out forms to run for the Henderson County School Board on Monday and declared that if he wins a second term it will be his last.   Read Story »

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 »

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