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Republicans choose in Senate straw poll

Henderson County Politics

Meadows to keynote GOP convention

U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows will deliver the keynote address and local Republicans will hear from three U.S. Senate candidates and members of the county's legislative delegation during the party's annual convention on Saturday at the Opportunity House.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Lapsley hosts reception, launches website

Henderson County Board of Commissioners candidate Bill Lapsley held a campaign reception and fundraiser at the Cedars on Thursday, drawing a crowd of more than 80 people, his campaign said in a news release.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Berger hails Apodaca's (potential) coal ash fix

N.C. Senate Leader Phil Berger put state Sen. Tom Apodaca in the spotlight in the controversial Duke Energy coal ash cleanup, saying the Hendersonville legislator will draft a solution "that protects ratepayers and addresses the environmental problems presented by coal ash ponds."   Read Story »

North Carolina Politics

Three Senate candidates confirmed for GOP convention

The Henderson County Republican Party has confirmed three U.S. Senate candidates for its March 22 convention, including the two candidates tied for the lead in a poll this week.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

GOP sets forums for local races

The Henderson County Republican Party plans a series of Thursday night campaign forums in April that it hopes will include all 15 Republican candidates on the primary ballot for local office.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

LIGHTNING EDITORIAL: Friend of press is friend of public

It would have been easy for state Rep. Marilyn Avila to go along.     Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Commissioners make board appointments (2)

The Henderson County Board of Commissioners reappointed two members to the Recreation Advisory Board and in a split vote appointed a new board member to replace Gary Eblen, who is going off the board.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Cash donations trip up McDonald campaign

Sheriff Charlie McDonald and his supporters were pleased when they took in thousands of dollars at a golf tournament and campaign fundraiser last Nov. 1 at Etowah Valley Country Club.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Insurance fight helps fill Apodaca's campaign fund

A fight between insurance giants helped fill state Sen. Tom Apodaca's campaign treasury last year.     Read Story »

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