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One day after guilty plea in cyberstalking, Henson resigns

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

McGrady's bill to reform 'antiquated, inefficient' liquor laws advances

Following a major victory last week with the passage of Senate Bill 290, state Rep. Chuck McGrady pushes on today in  his efforts to modernize North Carolina’s Alcoholic Beverage Control system. The House ABC Committee, which he co-chairs, will hear his bill (House Bill 971).   Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Candidate for House District 113 to speak

Jake Johnson, the only announced Republican candidate for State House District 113 seat, will be the guest speaker at the Henderson County Republican Men’s Club breakfast meeting at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the Dixie Diner in Laurel Park.   Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

'Redistricting: What Happens Now?' is topic for panel

The League of Women Voters of Henderson County will host a panel titled "Redistricting — What Happens Now?" at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 in the Kaplan Auditorium in the Henderson County Library. The panelists will be state Rep. Chuck McGrady, Sen. Terry Van Duyn and Blake Esselstyn, an expert on the use of GIS for drawing maps. After comments by each panelist, the speakers will respond to questions submitted by the audience. Co-sponsors for the event are the League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe, Carolina Jews for Justice, DemocracyNC, Fair DistrictsWNC, NAACP, AAUW, Down Home NC, and Unity of the Blue Ridge. The event is free and open to the public.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Flat Rock will have new mayor, Hendersonville a female council member

Flat Rock will have a new mayor for the first time in 12 years, Hendersonville will have at least one new City Council member — and it will be a woman, to join Mayor Barbara Volk — and only Fletcher will have a primary on Oct. 8.   Read Story »

Flat Rock Four Seasons Politics

Flat Rock has contested elections for three seats

For the first time in recent memory, Flat Rock has contested elections for all three Village Council seats. Candidates filed this week in District 1 and District 3, meaning there are two candidates for each of the seats up for election this fall. The hot issue is the council's vote in 2018 to endorse the Highland Lake Road widening project, which drew strong opposition from village residents.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Was Tap Root vote a missed opportunity?

Populist uprisings against larger housing development, new roads and other transportation improvements show no sign of fading after the Henderson County Board of Commissioners killed the proposed 900-unit Tap Root Farms project.   Read Story »

Asheville Four Seasons Politics

Ex-Buncombe commissioner indicted for horsing around with county $$$

ASHEVILLE — A federal grand jury issued an indictment on Tuesday charging former Buncombe County Commissioner Ellen Madans Frost with conspiring to commit federal program fraud, federal program fraud and mail fraud, for her involvement in a scheme to divert more than $575,000 in Buncombe County money to sponsor equestrian activities in North Carolina and Florida, U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced.   Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

Edwards: Court was right in redistricting case

Last month, in a landmark ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that redistricting is a firmly legislative and political matter outside the scope of the courts.   Read Story »

Laurel Park Four Seasons Politics

Five candidates have filed for Mills River council

A lively race could be shaping up in Mills River as three challengers have joined the two incumbents up for re-election this year. Roger Snyder and Wayne Carland, the last remaining council members who were on the town's original governing board when it incorporated in 2003, filed on the first day of filing. Challengers Randy Austin, John E. Case and Mark V. Case have also filed for the town board. Mills River voters two years ago showed that they were open to change, ousting incumbents Larry Freeman and Billy Johnston and electing Brian Caskey and Richmond Meadows. Here's the list of candidates who have filed: Hendersonville Debbie RoundtreeSteven A. Caraker *Jennifer Hensley Incumbent Ron Stephens is not seeking re-election.   Flat Rock MayorNick Weedman District 1Thomas CarpenterDistrict 2Anne ColettaGinger Brown *District 3David Dethero Incumbent mayor Robert Staton is not seeking re-election. Fletcher District 2Preston BlakelyDistrict 3Bob Davy * Laurel Park Mayor Carey O'Cain * Council George Banta *Robert Vickery * Mills River Roger Snyder *Wayne S. Carland *Randy AustinJohn E. CaseMark V. Case * denotes incumbent     Read Story »

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