Hendersonville resident, small business owner, and community advocate Lynne Russo is officially running for the North Carolina House of Representatives, District 117. Over the past year, Lynne has been a strong voice for Western North Carolina’s recovery after Hurricane Helene—fighting for small businesses, advocating for strong public schools, and pushing for the rural infrastructure our communities need to thrive. Her campaign slogan, “Fighting for YOU,” reflects her comm

Featured Speaker at the 2025 Henderson County Democratic Convention Preston Blakely is no stranger to Western North Carolina—or to making history. Born in Asheville and raised in Fletcher, Preston's roots run deep in our region. His journey from a young, engaged resident to the Mayor of Fletcher is a testament to the power of community, legacy, and leadership. Blakely earned his B.A. from UNC Greensboro, double majoring in African American & African Diaspora Studies and Polit

I think it may be time to consider where we Democrats are after the election and at the 60-day point of the second Trump presidency. I suspect most (if not all) of us went through a period of mourning after last November 5th. At first glance, it can certainly feel like we Democrats should hunker down and wait for 2028. In his first 60 days in office, Trump has unleashed his Hounds from Hell—Elon and the Oligarchs—who act as if the checks and balances built into our Constituti

Our state reps are disrespecting us. Reps. Jennifer Balkcom and Jake Johnson, along with Senator Tim Moffitt, are part of the current Republican supermajority in Raleigh. They vote in lockstep with Republican leadership and agendas. Recently re-elected to new terms, their actions make it clear they prioritize party power over the people they represent. A Sham of a Relief Package These representatives voted to overturn Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the Hurricane Helene relief pack