Commissioner characterizes vote as “the unfair treatment of one group for the gain of another”
Buncombe County Commissioners approved a resolution in opposition to the Catawba Indian Nation Casino in Kings Mountain.
Woodfin pursuing grant, hire new position among business at meeting
Woodfin’s Board of Commissioners considered a proposal to seek a $2 million community development block grant from the state in order to extend waterlines.
Pres. Trump, GOP Chairman Visit Henderson County
Republican star power abounded in Henderson County as Pres. Donald J. Trump and his daughter Ivanka visited Mills River Monday, soon after state GOP Chairman Michael Whatley was in Hendersonville.
Bill Hollingsed announced as Interim Chief of Police in Hendersonville
City Manager John Connet has named Bill Hollingsed as the Interim Chief of Police for the Hendersonville Police Department.
County commissioners challenged to support democracy through shutdown
Debates behind changing Buncombe’s rules in recent years considered when public comments should be taken.
Blake known as knowledgeable, tough but fair in dealings
Herbert Blake, Hendersonville Police Chief for the past dozen years, is now the Deputy Chief Sheriff of Buncombe County.
Congressional Committee Deputy Director fingers zoning as racist
Discussions have excluded consideration of a strategy that would reduce municipal policing power, lift burdens denying generational wealth creation to people of color, and cost local governments almost nothing.
Weaverville police already using ‘8 Can’t Wait’
Davis clarified that Weaverville Police has long incorporated each policy of the "8 Can't Wait" campaign to reduce police violence.
Congressional candidate Cawthorn rips Dems in local rally
Hendersonville native Cawthorn was enthusiastic and forceful at a local rally Aug. 5 — hurling fastball zingers and witty sharp curves at Democrats.
Commisioners agree to address systemic racism
As an elected official, Penland said he considered it his job to make sure every citizen has equal access to opportunities. What’s more, the commissioners had already agreed in their strategic plan to address systemic racism, and the staff was already working on it.