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Alliance opposing NC 191 widening wants to petition at town park

Henderson County Politics

Attorney blasts, Griffin defends renewal of 287(g) agreement

Under pressure from the Board of Commissioners and Tea Party speakers at board meetings, Henderson County Sheriff Lowell Griffin announced last week he plans to renew a partnership with federal immigration officers to hold undocumented crime suspects in the county jail.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Politics

Ray 'humbled, honored' to serve as clerk of court

J. Tyler Ray, who was sworn in as the Clerk of Superior Court for Henderson County on Monday, said he is “humbled and honored and overwhelmed” at the opportunity to serve the public and judiciary in the job.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Emerging leaders program taps Edwards

Sen. Chuck Edwards was selected for the 2019 Class of Emerging Legislative Leaders Program through the State Legislative Leaders Foundation after his nomination by Senate President Pro-Tempore Phil Berger.   Read Story »

Flat Rock Politics

Flat Rock takes note of 'new sheriff in town'

Officials in the Village of Flat Rock say they welcome what they describe as improved law enforcement coverage under new Sheriff Lowell Griffin, who was sworn in after winning election in November.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

League holds forums on redistricting reform

The League of Women Voters Henderson County will present a program on N.C. Fair District Reform on two different days this week.   Read Story »

Flat Rock Politics

ERA advocates embark on push for support

FLETCHER — One by one, four women who support the Equal Rights Amendment stood up in public to share personal stories that showed the need for the ERA.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

McGrady files bill broadly changing state liquor laws

RALEIGH — A bill filed Tuesday in the N.C. House would dramatically revamp how the state governs liquor sales and distribution, including a provision allowing for Sunday sales.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Federal grand jury indicts state Republican chair

RALEIGH — A federal grand jury indicted N.C. Republican Party Chairman Robin Hayes, political donor Greg Lindberg of Durham, and two Lindberg associates on charges of wire fraud, bribery and making false statements to law enforcement agents.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Politics

Dogwood proposal unlike Sunflower, council members say

In the coming weeks, the Hendersonville City Council expects to be looking at plans for a five- or six-story hotel on the Dogwood lot property on North Church Street between Fourth and Fifth avenues.   Read Story »

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