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CAWTHWATCH: Cawthorn takes anti-mask road show across the state

Henderson County Politics

Murray, the appointed D.A., will run for the job next year

Andrew Murray, the veteran prosecutor appointed to lead the district attorney’s office here after D.A. Greg Newman was ousted, plans to run for the seat in next year’s election.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Politics

School Board continues mask mandate

Fifty people, including U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, showed up to speak in person to the Henderson County School Board Monday on two emotional topics: the school mask mandate and the campaign to name the renovated Hendersonville High School for Thomas E. "Tom" Orr, the longtime theater teacher, senior play director and promoter of the community and its history.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

WCU celebrates new Apodaca Science Building

Former N.C. State Senator Tom Apodaca avoided science “like the plague” as a student at Western Carolina University in the late 1970s. So, it’s taking him a little time to fully grasp the idea that a new science building on the campus now carries his name.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Cooper's veto of pistol permit repeal draws Edwards' ire

Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a high-profile bill that would have ended North Carolina's pistol permit requirement and also vetoed a hotel safety bill.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

CAWTHWATCH: Cawthorn serves red meat to Macon County crowd

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn on Sunday called the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection defendants "political prisoners," mused about "busting them out," hinted at "plans in motion" to call protesters back to Washington, exaggerated the extent of violence during 2020 George Floyd protests and hinted at how President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris can be taken down "one at a time."   Read Story »

Hendersonville Politics

'Council Conversations' resume

Hendersonville City Council members are venturing outside the traditional council meeting room to participate in ‘Council Conversations’ across the city.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Although YouTube reversed call on public comment, county won't take platform back

The reversal of its policy that caused YouTube to delete a Henderson County Board of Commissioners meeting from the platform won't cause commissioners to reconsider their own decision to drop the video service, the county announced.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Politics

Mini-golf moving to Edwards Park

Park planning took center stage Thursday during a Hendersonville City Council meeting where the council and members of the public considered the future of a beloved putt-putt course and the possibility of a new downtown park.   Read Story »

Laurel Park Politics

Field set in Hendersonville, Laurel Park races

The close of filing at noon Friday, July 16, left the city of Hendersonville with a diverse ballot that could signal a robust campaign this fall.   Read Story »

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