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Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

ECO to host candidate forum on April 24

ECO, the Environmental and Conservation Organization, will host primary candidates at a forum at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the City Operations Center.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Tea Party announces endorsements for sheriff, County Commission

The Asheville Tea Party has endorsed Henderson County Sheriff Charlie McDonald and Henderson County Board of Commissioners candidate Andrew Riddle in the May 6 primary election. It also endorsed Richard Lynch, who is challenging U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry in the Republican primary for the 10th Congressional District. The Asheville Tea PAC makes endorsements through a candidate vetting process called iCaucus based on principles of individual rights, limited government, fiscal responsibility and free markets, the group said in a news release.McDonald received the iCaucus endorsement with 62 percent of the vote, the Asheville Tea Party said. McDonald, who was appointed as sheriff in March 2012, faces fellow Republicans Michael Brown and Erik Summey in the May 6 primary. Riddle faces incumbent Commissioner Michael Edney and Hogan Corn in the Republican primary.The Tea Party has also endorsed Bob Hunter, in the state Supreme Court race; Bill Southern, for state Court of Appeals; Mark Martin, for chief justice of the state Supreme Court; Lynch, a Belmont businessman who ran for governor of New Jersey in 1993 and is running to McHenry's right in the 10th Congressional District; U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows, in the 11th Congressional District; and state Rep. Chris Whitmire, in House District 113.       Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Summey campaign holding barbecue, bluegrass event

Henderson County Sheriffs candidate Erik Summey will hold a barbecue and bluegrass campaign fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 4, at the Chariot at the corner of Church Street Seventh Avenue (715 N. Church Street).The local bluegrass band Appalachian Fire will play. The cost is $20 for adults and children under 12 are free. The meal will be provided by Shipman Catering.For more information call 828.708.8932 or email at eriksummey@yahoo.com. Information can also be located on the campaign website at www.electsummeysheriff.com.   Read Story »

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League kicks off candidate forums next week

The League of Women Voters of Henderson County will kick off candidate forums for the 2014 primary on Wednesday night.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

GOP eyes then drops boycott of League forum

The League of Women Voters has set campaign forums for April 2 and April 9, although it is fighting a whisper campaign among Republicans calling for a boycott.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Chamber to host election forum

The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will host a campaign forum for Henderson County Board of Commissioners candidates on Wednesday, April 23, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Chamber headquarters, 204 Kanuga Road.Candidates (all Republicans) for the three Board of Commissioners seats are: District 1: Hogan Corn, J. Michael Edney and Andrew Riddle. District 3: William G. Lapsley and Larry R. Young. District 4: Tim Griffin and Tommy Thompson. There is no charge to attend the forum, but RSVPs are requested by calling 828.692.1413 or emailing chamber@hendersoncountychamber.org.   Read Story »

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Brown opening campaign headquarters on Friday

The committee to Elect Michael Brown Sheriff of Henderson County will hold a grand opening of the campaign office from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday. The office is located in the Town Center at 2560 Asheville Highway beside Hunter Subaru. The office will be open from 10-2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The public is invited to drop in and meet Michael Brown. For more information about the campaign visit ElectBrownSheriff.com or contact the campaign on Facebook.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Vote for Ted is a vote for the mill?

If Ted Alexander's longshot campaign for U.S. Senate is successful, prospects for the Grey Hosiery Mill could brighten.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Former T-N reporter seeks Nesbitt's seat

Here's a blast from the past.   Read Story »