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Know Your Rights: What to Do If Approached by Police at a Protest
Presented by the Democratic Women of Henderson County 🗓 DATE: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 🕔 TIME: • 5:00 PM – Active Member Business Meeting (15 minutes)• 5:30–6:30 PM – Public Program 📍 LOCATION: Unitarian Fellowship Hall2021 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville, NC 🎙 SPEAKER: Dustin Dow , Criminal Defense Attorney TOPIC: “What to Do If Approached by Police During an Event” If you participate in protests, marches, or rallies—or care about those who do—this free public program is for
May 23, 20251 min read


National leader speaks to record crowd at Henderson County Democratic Party convention as Councilwoman Melinda Lowrance announces 2026 run for office
A record crowd of almost 200 turned out for the April 25 Henderson County Democratic Party convention, which featured a surprise campaign announcement and a rare visit from a national level Democratic Party leader. “It’s really important for me to be here because I’m guessing you don’t have a lot of representation from the national party coming to visit,” Reyna Walters-Morgan said during her keynote address. Walters-Morgan is the newly elected Vice Chair for Civic Engagement
Apr 27, 20254 min read


Weekend Joe – The Time to Act Is Now
We all have favorite songs and least-favorite songs. As I was waiting for an oil change at the dealership the other day, one of my least favorite songs came on — John Mayer’s “Waiting on the World to Change.” Despite its catchy tune and Mayer’s sultry voice, there’s something that has always bothered me about this song. Why should we wait for the world to change? If we want the world to change, we need to actively work to make the world change. Look what’s happening in these
Mar 28, 20253 min read


North Carolina’s Voting Rights: A History of Progress & Challenges
Voting is the foundation of democracy, yet access to the ballot has been a contested issue throughout U.S. history. In North Carolina,...
Feb 6, 20252 min read


Have a Voice in Local Government: Serve on the Hendersonville Board of Adjustment!
(Position is for Hendersonville City Residents only ) Are you a Hendersonville City resident? Are you looking for a way to make a...
Jan 21, 20251 min read


Make Your Voice Heard at the Henderson County Commissioner’s Meeting on February 3rd!
This is your opportunity to advocate for the issues that matter most to you. The Henderson County Commissioner’s Meeting is on February...
Jan 21, 20251 min read


VOICES & VOTES: Prestigious Smithsonian Exhibit at the Library through Jan. 25
VOICES & VOTES: Prestigious Smithsonian Exhibit at the library through Jan. 25 For inspiration and encouragement, HCDP folks may want to visit VOICES & VOTES: Democracy in America, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit at the Henderson County Public Library through January 25. VOICES & VOTES is based on an exhibition by the National Museum of American History in Washington and features interactive displays on topics including the right to protest, the diversity of the
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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