Politics

Indivisible Henderson County announces 'No Kings Day 2.0'

An estimated 2,500 people gathered at Historic Courthouse on June 14 in the first 'No Kings Day' rally. [CONTRIBUTED]

By Bill Moss, Published: October 3, 2025

Indivisible Henderson County is sponsoring “No Kings Day 2.0” in downtown Hendersonville on Saturday, Oct. 18, as part of a national day of action by the same name.

The peaceful mobilization is a sequel to the first “No Kings Day” on June 14, when an estimated 6 million Americans marched in the streets of major cities and in hundreds of small towns across the country to protest policies and actions of the Trump administration.

Demonstrators plan to gather at 10 a.m. at the Grove Street Courthouse before marching peaceably to the Historic Courthouse on Main Street for a short rally. Individuals with mobility issues are invited to join the rally at the Historic Courthouse at 10:30 a.m.

Scheduled speakers include:

• Sam Edney, an unsuccessful candidate for state House District 113 in 2018 and 2020, Transylvania County Democratic Party chair from 2021 to earlier this year and 2024 Mountain Democrat of the Year.
• James Lyon, an entrepreneur and civic activist. "Drawing on his faith-based background, and educated through Bob Jones University, James takes the role of civic leadership seriously," Indivisible Henderson County said in a news release. "From sustainable economic solutions during the pandemic to community-based recovery efforts after Helene, James tries to live out the Bible's words to 'love thy neighbor as thyself.'"
• The Rev. DeBorah Ogiste, an ordained New Thought minister, writer and facilitator of retreats and workshops on mental, emotional, spiritual and physical transformation.

Indivisible Henderson County was formed with 34 residents of Highland Lake Village in Flat Rock during a postcard writing party on March 14.

"In the seven months since, we’ve defined our mission, clarified the values that guide our actions, registered as an official group with Indivisible.org, formed a steering committee and three teams to execute our mission, participated in four rallies in Hendersonville, handled the publicity for the first “No Kings Day “on June 14, 2025 when 2,500 citizens crowded into the square in front of the Historic County Courthouse," organizer Ron Redmon said, adding that membership has grown to more than 200 strong.