Hendersonville, NC  – Reid Barwick has officially announced his candidacy for a seat on the Henderson County Public Schools Board of Education. Barwick says his campaign is driven by a concern that too many students are graduating unprepared for life beyond school. He emphasizes the need for pathways outside of college, including trade skills, vocational programs, and practical knowledge that lead to independence and meaningful work. “If a student isn’t college-bound, it seem

As the Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) near the end of the ’24-’25 school year, they are working with the Henderson County...

Yesterday, the Historic Courthouse courtyard in Downtown Hendersonville became a powerful gathering space for justice, equality, and resistance. At noon, hundreds of people rallied together to make their voices heard, standing against the attacks on our rights, democracy, and future by Trump, Elon Musk, and the current administration. The stakes have never been higher, and this peaceful RESIST rally sent a strong message that our community will not stand idly by. Attendees he

The stakes have never been higher, and now is the time to make our voices heard. Join us this Saturday, February 22, at 12:00 PM  at the...

Our Henderson County Public Schools are under attack. Leadership We have seven members on our HCPS School Board. All are registered Republicans. Three of the members, including the Board Chair, are reasonable. The other four have an agenda that includes: Introducing some form of Bible instruction during the school day. Eliminating “woke” instruction (and presumably “woke” teachers). Guarding against instruction using Critical Race Theory. Banning books deemed inappropriate (t

Start your morning right with Democrats at Mike’s on Main, located at 3rd and Main St, Hendersonville. We’ll meet downstairs for...

📢 Join us for a Meet and Greet with the candidate for NC Superintendent of Public Instruction! 📚 Date: Saturday, August 3 Time: 12:30 -...

Rachel Hunt, candidate for NC lieutenant governor and current state senator, spelled out the importance of this year’s elections during a...