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Breweries flummoxed by Phase 2 reopening rules

Legislative Politics

Sunshine Amendment would put openness in N.C. constitution

RALEIGH — N.C. Senate leaders say they value government transparency — especially given the COVID-19 pandemic. A bill recently filed in the House presents an opportunity for those senior officials to show commitment to the state’s “sunshine laws.”   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Democrats mobilize volunteer base to help seniors through pandemic

Declaring that the pandemic is about people and not politics, the Henderson County Democratic Party volunteers are mobilizing for community good.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Politics

Face masks are out, flags in at Cawthorn's tailgate party

Social distancing and face masks were out and the American flag was in for congressional candidate Madison Cawthorn's tailgate party on Main Street Saturday.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Cawthorn hosts tailgate event to support restaurants and shops

Congressional candidate Madison Cawthorn is hosting the nonpartisan Great American Tailgate event from 1 to 3 p.m. today to rally support for downtown restaurants and shops.   Read Story »

Etowah Politics

Business owners push back on lengthy post-covid reopening plan

In their third meeting on reopening the county for business post-coronavirus, business owners pushed back on a phased plan they said was too rigid and time-consuming.   Read Story »

North Carolina Politics

Here's the letter county wrote seeking authority to reopen business

Reflecting their constituents' anxiety about "extraordinarily gloomy employment futures" and "real fear over the likelihood of a slow and painful economic 'recovery' from which they will not personally recover," Henderson County commissioners asked Gov. Roy Cooper for the flexibility to begin reopening the local economy.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Cooper outlines conditions needed for easing lockdown

RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper wants people to think about reopening the economy as a light dimmer, not an on/off switch.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Politics

Legislative leaders, NCPA issue statement on electronic meetings

Senate leader Phil Berger and the North Carolina Press Association have issued a joint statement on how local government bodies can continue to meet under a statewide emergency order that requires social distancing and bans assemblies of more than 10 people.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Council of State members question Cooper's restaurant shutdown order

RALEIGH — On St. Patrick’s Day, Cary’s Carolina Ale House — garishly decorated with Irish food and drink ads — wasn’t teeming with its usual swarm of thirsty, hungry customers.   Read Story »

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