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Asheville Politics

Candidate stirs reaction because of his presence at Asheville protests

Raphael Morales strikes a serious tone when he talks about his desire to serve on the Hendersonville City Council.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

CawthWatch: Rep. Cawthorn wants to make daylight saving time permanent

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, joining a bipartisan group of senators, wants to make Daylight Saving Time permanent.   Read Story »

Legislative Politics

Legislature unanimously OKs $1.7 billion Covid aid bill

RALEIGH — The General Assembly has passed with a unanimous vote a new Covid relief bill that would direct nearly $1.7 billion in aid across the state.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

CawthWatch: A roundup of Madison Cawthorn coverage

When it comes to national political coverage, Madison Cawthorn is the gift that keeps on giving.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

State may delay city elections until 2022

RALEIGH — With new U.S. Census data not expected until September, the State Board of Elections is recommending moving all of this year’s municipal elections to 2022.   Read Story »

North Carolina Politics

Senate candidates have different takes on Burr's impeachment vote

As N.C. Republicans grappled with how to respond to Sen. Richard Burr’s surprise vote to convict former President Trump, the leading GOP prospects for Burr’s seat in 2022 had starkly different reactions, with sharp differences in tone.   Read Story »

North Carolina Politics

Covid relief spending boosts N.C. budget forecast

RALEIGH — The state budget may be spared economists’ worst fears from the COVID pandemic, according to a new tax revenue forecast.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Cawthorn nominates seniors for service academy appointments

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn nominated six high school seniors from the 11th Congressional District for appointment to service academies and met with the candidates recently at his district office in the Grove Street Courthouse.   Read Story »

North Carolina Politics

Moffitt's 'bar rescue' bill advances

A bill seeking to extend a delay on payment deadlines for certain alcohol permits quickly cleared an N.C. House Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee.   Read Story »

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