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HB-2 delivers first public blow to local tourism

Mills River Four Seasons Politics

Mills River police department would cost $700,000 a year

MILLS RIVER — A full police department with a chief and six officers would cost Mills River $1.5 million over the first three years and $700,000 a year when fully staffed, a consultant told the Mills River Town Council Thursday night. Based on Mills River’s tax base, an annual budget that size would require a tax increase of roughly 7 cents a year, or more than triple the current rate of 2.25 cents per $100 valuation.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

'Dirty Dancing' remake to spend $16 million here

The production team for a television remake of Dirty Dancing will bring up to 1,225 temporary jobs to the Hendersonville area and spend $16 million over the next 45 days, a state Commerce Department spokeswoman confirmed.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

County attorney recognized for open government response

Henderson County Attorney Russ Burrell won an award from the North Carolina Open Government Coalition for his quick and accommodating response to public records requests.   Read Story »

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Edwards wins nomination for state Senate seat

Hendersonville businessman Chuck Edwards surged to victory in the Republican primary for the 48th state Senate District on Tuesday, turning back a spirited but underfunded challenge from Tea Party favorite Lisa Carpenter Baldwin.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Local radio stations announce Tuesday primary coverage

Local radio stations WTZQ-1600 AM and WHKP-1450 AM announced coverage plans for Tuesday's primary election. WTZQ is teaming up with the North Carolina News Network for live coverage of the North Carolina primary. Anchored by NCNN Chief Political Correspondent Donna Martinez, the broadcast will include the latest returns, in-depth interviews with the state’s top analysts as well as live local election results from Henderson County. Coverage begins at 8 p.m. and can be heard on the radio at Q-95.3 FM, AM-1600 or on computer or smart device by going to www.wtzq.com or via the TuneIn Radio app. WTZQ’s election night coverage is sponsored entirely by Pardee Hospital. WHKP will broadcast live coverage of the local and state-wide election returns starting at 7:30 p.m. “As it was with Truman versus Dewey almost 70 years ago, and with hundreds of local, state and national offices and candidates since then, WHKP has always brought the local community the numbers, the winners and losers, and a clear explanation of what it all means for our local community and for the state and nation," News Director Larry Freeman said. "And we will continue that tradition this Tuesday evening on 'Super Tuesday.'" WHKP's coverage is also on 107.7-FM and streamed on its website.     Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Miller endorses Edwards for Senate

Hendersonville City Council member Jeff Miller endorsed Chuck Edwards for state Senate on Thursday, citing Edwards’ business experience and Western North Carolina roots.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Edwards is the best choice for Senate seat

One of the most significant retirements in recent years is Tom Apodaca’s departure from the state Senate, where he has virtually rewritten the playbook as an attentive, powerful and effective representative of Hendersonville and Henderson County.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Barry Lynn speaking on separation of church and state

The Western North Carolina chapter of American United for Separation of Church and State will present “Conversations on God and Government” featuring the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and J. Brent Walker, executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, at 6 p.m.  Wednesday in Kaplan Auditorium at the Henderson County Public Library. A book signing will follow at 8 p.m. at the Inn on Church, 201 Third Ave W.   Read Story »

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Former GOP chair endorses Baldwin for Senate

Calling her a "dependable fiscal and social conservative and strict Constitutionalist," Mike Scruggs, chairman of the  Henderson County Republican Party from 2011 to 2013, has endorsed Lisa Carpenter Baldwin for the Republican nomination for the 48th Senate District seat that seven-term incumbent Tom Apodaca is vacating after his current term. "Lisa Carpenter Baldwin has been a hard-working active Republican and is a dependable fiscal and social conservative and strict Constitutionalist," Scruggs writes. "She is strongly pro-life and a defender of our Second Amendment gun rights. "As a mother of four children, she believes in and supports strong Biblical and family values. She wants to replace Common Core educational standards with our own rigorous academic standards to give North Carolina's children a firm foundation to build their future. Like most parents, she wants North Carolina to nourish a growing economy with strong growth in jobs and opportunity. "She is a strong supporter of public safety and will insist that North Carolina's existing immigration laws be enforced rather than ignored. She will not be beholden to any special interests and will insist that the common good of all the people should be the guiding principle of North Carolina public service. "Lisa Baldwin is a very bright, persistent, and courageous lady. Her four years on the Buncombe School Board proved her to be a relentless and often hard-fighting advocate for sound academic and administrative policies. She has many accomplishments, and In 2012 received the John Locke Foundation's James K. Polk Award for leadership in public service." Baldwin has an undergraduate degree from UNC Greensboro and has a masters in economics from the University of Maryland and has served as an economist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.     Read Story »

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