Fund established for Madison residents coronavirus relief
The Madison County Commissioners approached a group of local business owners and philanthropists to start a financial-assistance program for Madison residents during the coronavirus. Established last month, the Madison Friendship Fund (MFF) is is the first of its kind in the county.
Hardy ready to handle role as town administrator
Eric Hardy will start his job as the Woodfin Town Administrator, which will be his first-ever in that position, on July 1 was the Performance Manager in the Buncombe County Finance Department.
Bennett backed by Trump, Meadows in run-off for GOP nomination
Lynda Bennett has backing of Pres. Donald Trump and Mark Meadows, Trump’s new chief of staff, in her pursuit of succeeding Meadows in Congress in the U.S. House 11th District for western North Carolina. Bennett, 62, of Maggie Valley, squares off against Hendersonville’s Madison Cawthorn in the run-off GOP primary on Tuesday, June 23. Early […]
County Farm Heritage Trail wins 2020 Achievement Award
Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Farm Heritage Trail has won the National Association of Counties’ Achievement Award for creating and implementing the trail.
Republican Runoff Election is June 23 for US House District 11 – Early Voting started June 4th
The Republican second primary (Runoff) in the 11th Congressional District will take place on June 23, 2020. The contest is between Republicans Lynda Bennett and Madison Cawthorn.
‘Open Streets’ on Main working, now twice Monthly
Hendersonville's Main Street will close to vehicular traffic twice a month at least into early August, expanding sidewalk dining space and catering to pedestrians to try to boost downtown business.
Both sides of education debate have well-meaning intentions
For state policymakers, few decisions will be as challenging, or as broadly consequential, as those involving elementary and secondary education.
This Week’s COVID Run-Down
On May 22, North Carolina entered Phase II of Governor Roy Cooper’s reopening plan.
Bill to limit pensions for officials convicted of crimes moves forward
Lawmakers moved to restrict pensions for public officials who commit crimes while performing their official duties.
Bill would make it easier for military spouses, veterans to find work
Military spouses and veterans could find it easier to get jobs in North Carolina. The House Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 1053 on Thursday, June 4, and it heads to the House’s Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs committee.