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McGrady on crutches for six weeks

Laurel Park Politics

OOPS: Report inflates cost of Flat Rock calls by $620,000

Two Henderson County commissioners say the Village of Flat Rock should pay for the cost of sheriff's deputies that answer calls in the town.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Grove Street courthouse: 'Can't do it for a million dollars'

Although three commissioners came out strongly for renovation of the Grove Street Courthouse to tighten security and create more courtrooms and office space for  judiciary functions, the big renovation the board authorized a year ago may not come to pass soon.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

County board tackles four-year building plan

 The Henderson County Board of Commissioners will take its first step this week toward framing the next four years of capital spending.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

LETTER: McDonald firings deserve 'thumbs down'

To the Lightning: In your Christmas edition, numberous thumbs up and down were assigned events of the year 2014, but you missed a big thumbs down on Sheriff McDonald's dismissal of a number of his staff without explanation other than that their services were no longer required.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Advocates for campaign finance openness honor Apodaca

The North Carolina Voters for Clean Election Coalition honored state Sen. Tom Apodaca and four state House members with its Friend of Disclosure Award for their efforts to enact a law improving public access to campaign finance reports.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Board unseals closed meeting minutes

When Henderson County commissioners first talked about partnering with Wingate University, elected leaders considered Blue Ridge Community College an "ideal location" for the university.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

NAACP seeks reform in police use-of-force

Members of the Hendersonville chapter of the NAACP delivered a letter to City Hall and to the Historic Courthouse last week demanding reforms to prevent excessive force by law officers.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

County employees getting $1,000 bonus

Describing their action as a reward for county employees' dedication, efficiency and spending discipline, Henderson County commissioners delviered a surprise bonus for some 725 workers three weeks before Christmas.    Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

McDonald takes oath, makes command staff changes

Sheriff Charlie McDonald and employees of the Henderson County Sheriff's Office were sworn in to their various positions Monday morning during a ceremony at East Henderson High School.   Read Story »

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