Four Seasons Politics

Performances added for Haire's reading of 'A Christmas Memory'

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Legislative delegation announces $292 million in WNC spending

Henderson County's legislative delegation is praising the newly adopted state budget for appropriating almost $300 million for Western North Carolina counties. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Rep. Moffitt spells out ABCs of liquor law overhaul

In addition to the state budget passing and being sent to the governor, last Thursday marked a celebration of sorts as chairman of the House Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

With Cooper's signature, $26 billion budget becomes law

Gov. Roy Cooper signed the $25.9 billion budget plan into law on ThuRsday, marking the first budget from the General Assembly that Cooper has signed since taking office in 2017. Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

Woodhouse announces congressional run

Casting herself as a swamp-draining outsider, Republican N.C. District 11 chairwoman and Laurel Park resident Michele V. Woodhouse announced Thursday that she is running for the now re-numbered 14th Congressional District that includes Henderson County. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Cawthorn’s exit opens the door for crowded Republican primary

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn sent a shockwave through the political landscape last week with his announcement that he’ll run for a second term not in his current district but in a newly drawn District 13 straddling the foothills and Piedmont. Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

N.C. budget contains $31 million for county

The budget headed for adoption by the General Assembly includes an appropriation that would cover most of the cost of a new wastewater treatment plant to serve the apple country plus money for the Ecusta Trail, Flat Rock Playhouse, a new substance abuse treatment center and more. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Lapsley to seek re-election

Bill Lapsley, the current chair of the Henderson County Board of Commissioners, announced Sunday that he will seek re-election to the District 3 seat next year. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Cawthorn 'not the reason I'm running,' Gash says

Democratic Congressional candidate Eric Gash responded to U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s exit from his current district to a more Republican-leaning one, saying he is focused on representing the region he has always called home and where he serves an elementary school principal, pastor and coach. Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Cawthorn says he's running in new district east of mountains

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, the 26-year-old Henderson County native who has become a conservative lightning rod in Congress, confirmed to 11th Congressional District Republicans that he plans to run in a newly drawn congressional district the one he currently represents. Read Story »