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Henderson County Politics

County GOP hopes to land big-name Senate candidates

The Henderson County Republican Party postponed its annual convention a week in hopes of getting a good lineup of U.S. Senate candidates.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Tea Party leader set to chair GOP

Tea Party activist Glen Englram is expected to become chairman of the Henderson County Republican Party on Feb. 10, when current Chairman Andrew Riddle files for a seat on the Board of Commissioners.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

McDonald campaign acknowledges error in cash donations

Sheriff Charles McDonald said today his campaign made an error in accepting cash donations of greater than $50. Under state law, individuals cannot make cash donations of more than $50. At a golf tournament fundraiser last year, some golfers had paid their entry fee in cash. The campaign had no caught the error at the time, McDonald said.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

McGrady promises focus on teacher pay

State Rep. Chuck McGrady joined a growing list of incumbents calling for higher teacher pay as he announced his intention to seek a third term in state House.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Riddle promises tax cut, higher teacher pay

Andrew Riddle, a Hendersonville contractor and the current Republican Party chairman, promised lower taxes and higher teacher pay Friday as he debuted a website supporting his campaign for a seat on the Henderson County Board of Commissioners.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Passions run high in campaigns for sheriff

Having run the Henderson County Sheriff's Department for almost two years carrying out a pledge of reform and professional standards, Charlie McDonald might have gone into the election season confident that no one would oppose him.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Apodaca will run on record of job gains, local service

State Sen. Tom Apodaca said he plans to run on his 12-year record in the state Senate when he faces challenger Rick Wood this fall.   Read Story »

North Carolina Politics

NC launches app for weather, traffic, disaster aid

Gov. Pat McCrory and the state's public safety director announced the launch of a new smart phone app that contains real-time traffic and weather information, information on hazardous events and storms, phone numbers and links to all North Carolina power companies to report outages and links to websites for those who need help recovering from a disaster.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Riddle kicking off campaign with Super Bowl party

Andrew Riddle will kick off his campaign for a seat on the Henderson County Board of Commissioners with a Super Bowl party and fundraiser at Moe's Original Bar B Que downtown on Feb. 2.   Read Story »

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