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Judiciary ought to take sign vandalism seriously

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Judiciary ought to take sign vandalism seriously

It’s no secret that Henderson County’s Democratic and Republican party road signs remain juicy targets for vandals. Routinely, political signs of both parties have been spray-painted, chain-sawed, ripped from the ground and in some instances thrown in a dump truck.   Read Story »

Green River Opinion

MossColumn: Growth anxiety blows up primary

Rebecca McCall, presumably with the blessing of the four other county commissioners, took the unusual step of defending the board’s unanimous vote to adopt the 2045 comp plan and to ensure constituents that commissioners can still make changes.   Read Story »

Henderson County Opinion

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Growth management is on the ballot (2)

Qualifying for the 2024 elections got off to a robust start on Monday as 20 candidates visited the Henderson County Board of Elections to sign up and pay their fees.   Read Story »

Henderson County Opinion

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Growth management is on the ballot

Qualifying for the 2024 elections got off to a robust start on Monday as 20 candidates visited the Henderson County Board of Elections to sign up and pay their fees.   Read Story »

Henderson County Opinion

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: (more questions than) Answers Desk is open

The Lightning editorial board was invited to take a turn behind the (more questions than) Answers Desk as this week’s guest prober of important public issues.   Read Story »

North Carolina Opinion

JOHN HOOD: To fix our politics, try conversation

At the start of each North Carolina Leadership Forum, we ask our participants to introduce themselves by telling a story about a person or experience that helped make them who they are today.   Read Story »

Etowah Opinion

Etowah Valley responds to 'Nimby Nation' editorial

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Etowah Opinion

NIMBY NATION: No more dwellings after we move in

Not in My Backyard campaigns are ascendant across Henderson County — powered by homeowners ready to cross swords with developers wherever a shovel threatens to turn dirt.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Opinion

An endorsement of 'muscle-powered transportation system' on 'a new cultural Main Street'

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