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League announces series on immigration 'Facts and Fiction'

Henderson County Politics

Moffitt announces campaign for open state House seat

Republican Tim Moffitt, a former two-term state representative, announced Monday that he would run for the North Carolina House District 117 that will become open with the retirement of Rep. Chuck McGrady. District 117 covers the northern half of Henderson County, including Hendersonville, Laurel Park, Mills River and Fletcher.   Read Story »

Legislative Politics

Edwards rips Cooper's veto of ICE bill

The political squabble continues in Raleigh over the Legislature's bill forcing sheriffs statewide to comply with federal with customs enforcement agents' detainer request.   Read Story »

Laurel Park Politics

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Ecusta Trail is the next big economy booster

A $6.4 million grant to help acquire the Hendersonville-to-Brevard rail line for the Ecusta Trail is the best economic development news in a long time.   Read Story »

Flat Rock Politics

Politics heats up in once tranquil Flat Rock

FLAT ROCK — Flat Rock Village Council members responded during their regular meeting last week to numerous assertions contained in a mailer from the Cultural Landscape Group, calling the mailer’s points inaccurate or misleading.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

League to hold annual Launch

The League of Women Voters of Henderson County will hold its annual Launch from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Hendersonville Community Co-op, 60 S. Charleston Lane.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Supporter defends Hawkins after 287(g) critic demands he resign

George Pappas, an immigration lawyer, has been demanding that Henderson County stop cooperating with federal customs enforcement officers by holding undocumented inmates who are subject to being deported.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Candidates file campaign finance reports

Jake Johnson, the recently appointed state representative, filed a campaign finance report showing he has a head start on his 2020 election campaign.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Politics

City sets second round of 'Council Conversations'

The Hendersonville City Council has set a second round of Council Conversations to hear from constituents at various locations scattered across the city.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Politics

Johnson becomes youngest member of N.C. Legislature

Jake Johnson became the youngest member of the General Assembly when he was sworn in as a state representative on Monday morning in Columbus.   Read Story »

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