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In campaign kickoff stop, Stein rallies Democrats to work in November

Henderson County Politics

Filing of fifth Republican triggers School Board primary (2)

A fifth Republican candidate qualified to run for the Henderson County School Board on Tuesday, triggering a March primary to nominate four candidates for the general election. Later, a sixth Republican filed.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Cooper appoints judge to fill District Court vacancy

Lora T. Baker has been appointed to serve as District Court judge in Judicial District 29B, serving Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Emily Cowan of Hendersonville, Gov. Roy Cooper announced.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

JOHN HOOD: Can Biden win N.C.?

How can the Democratic Party hope to win North Carolina’s 16 electoral votes for president next year?   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

County Commission candidates to face off at GOP Men's Club forums

Candidates vying for the Republican nomination for two seats on the Henderson County Board of Commissioners are scheduled to appear at two campaign forums in the coming weeks.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Politics

Commissioners authorize Christmas bonus for county employees

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Henderson County Politics

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Growth management is on the ballot

Qualifying for the 2024 elections got off to a robust start on Monday as 20 candidates visited the Henderson County Board of Elections to sign up and pay their fees.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Weedman to retire, Coletta to run for mayor of Flat Rock

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Henderson County Politics

Applicant for floodplain relief was cited for filling floodway

When a divided Board of Commissioners voted to amend the county’s land development code on Oct. 18 to allow development close to waterways, the discussion revolved around the merits of the idea in general.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Edwards announces re-election campaign

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards on Thursday announced his candidacy for a second term in the U.S. House of Representatives.   Read Story »

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