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Apodaca reappointed to legislative research panel

Henderson County Politics

Former deputy files for sheriff

A former Henderson County sheriff's deputy has filed papers to run for the Republican nomination for sheriff.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Politics

Franks endorses Stephens in mayoral race

Retired District Court Judge Steve Franks, who placed third in the Oct. 8 primary, endorsed runnerup Ron Stephens over Mayor Barbara Volk.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Politics

Stephens, Volk trade fire over city spending

Hendersonville Mayor Barbara Volk and challenger Ron Stephens traded shots today over the cost of a new city fire station, with Stephens saying he never voted for a $3.6 million construction contract and Volk insisting that he had.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Commissioners hear about shutdown costs

Go to the MossBlog for coverage of the discussion by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners of the government shutdown. http://www.hendersonvillelightning.com/blog/2013/uncategorized/commissioners-discuss-government-shutdown/     Read Story »

Laurel Park Politics

Laurel Park candidates spar over park cost

LAUREL PARK — Laurel Park Town Council candidates debated the cost of the new Lake Rhododendron Park, spiraling health insurance costs and the importance of training a new town manager during a candidates forum Tuesday night at First Congregational Church.     Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

N.C. antes up to reopen Great Smokies

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which has been closed due to the partial federal shutdown, will reopen Wednesday thanks to a funding by North Carolina and Tennessee.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Shutdown threatens daycare for 551 local children

Working parents will be without subsidized child care and daycare center operators fear they may have to lay off employees or even close because the government shutdown has cut off the federal child care subsidy program.   Read Story »

Henderson County Politics

Citing NC's 'race to the bottom,' Wood will challenge Sen. Apodaca

Henderson County School Board member Rick Wood said today he is running against state Sen. Tom Apodaca in an effort to turn around what he called the Legislature's "race to the bottom" in education funding.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Politics

Chamber sets campaign forum on Thursday

The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will host a campaign forum for the Hendersonville City Council and the mayoral election 8-9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, at the chamber headquarters, 204 Kanuga Road.   Read Story »

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