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Crowd cheers as commissioners make county a gun rights sanctuary

Henderson County Politics

'Never Trump' tape 'has been doctored more times than Pelosi's eyes,' Bennett says

Celebrating an endorsement from the popular incumbent she hopes to replace, Lynda Bennett is also doing damage control over a ‘never Trump’ comment caught on tape.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Henderson County poised to become Second Amendment sanctuary

Declaring support for the right to bear arms, Henderson County commissioners are poised to join the growing list of elected officials making their county a "Second Amendment Sanctuary."   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

County Commission candidates say they're ready to serve (2)

The election for the District 5 Henderson County Board of Elections seat pits two political newcomers who say they're ready to serve their community while working to keep taxes low.   Read Story »

Asheville Politics

GOP leader fumbles attempt to expel press from candidate forum

ASHEVILLE — Republican candidates for the 11th Congressional District nomination were 18 minutes into a campaign forum on Saturday afternoon when district chair Aubrey Woodard rose to make an announcement.   Read Story »

Asheville Politics

11th District GOP candidates make opening arguments

ASHEVILLE — Ten candidates for the Republican nomination for the open 11th Congressional District seat gathered at an AB-Tech auditorium  Saturday to introduce themselves, make their opening arguments to Republican voters and pledge their unwavering support of President Trump.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Democrat withdraws from House 117 primary

Danae Aicher, a Democratic candidate for the 117th state House seat, has withdrawn from the primary election, leaving Josh Remillard a clear path to the nomination.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Edwards to chair economic development committee

State Sen. Chuck Edwards has been appointed co-chair of the Joint Legislative Economic Development and Global Engagement Oversight Committee and appointed to six other committees.   Read Story »

Flat Rock Politics

County commissioners vote to keep Highland Lake Road project alive

The Henderson County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday voted unanimously to support continuation of the Highland Lake Road improvement, upholding the recommendation of its transportation advisory board and dealing a setback to the Flat Rock Village Council, which is fighting to kill the project.   Read Story »

Fletcher Politics

Democrats announce meet-and-greet at Sanctuary Brewing Co.

A candidate for the state House is hosting a candidate meet-and-greet from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at Sanctuary Brewing Co., First Avenue East.   Read Story »

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