Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly Precinct Social on Thursday, October 9 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at J&M Farms in Edneyville!

We’re lining up TODAY (Monday)  on Oakland Street in front of Hendersonville High School. 🕜 Please arrive by 1:30 PM  so we can get organized before the parade begins. 👉 Don’t forget to bring your own sign  (bonus points for farming or apple-themed signs!). 🏳️‍🌈 We’d also love to have a Pride flag  carried in the parade — if you can bring one, please do! Let’s show up strong, festive, and full of energy! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🍏 #AppleFestival #HendersonvilleNC #Parade #MarchForChang

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

Join HCDP at Hendersonville Pride – June 7! 🌈 Celebrating Community, Equality, and Action 📍 Jackson Park 🗓 Saturday, June 7, 2025 🕛...

On Wednesday, June 18th , from 5:30 to 7:30 PM , join us for an exciting evening of connection, conversation, and community action at Packa’s Place  (4210 Brevard Rd., Horse Shoe). This multi-precinct event  is hosted by the Etowah South, Etowah Valley, Horse Shoe, North Mills River, South Mills River, and Pisgah View precincts. It's an open invitation to all Democrats and community members in the area to come together and discuss what matters most—starting with our schools.

Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly Precinct Social on Thursday, May 1 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at J&M Farms in Edneyville! This is a no-program, good-vibes-only kind of evening – just a chance to meet fellow Democrats and friends from the area. Enjoy snacks, beer/wine, and food from the on-site food truck—all available for purchase. Hosted by Edneyville and Bat Cave precincts All ages welcome Come hungry and support a great local business! Read more and help us spread the w

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

Mountain biking in DuPont was a favorite activity for Caleb Rudow when he was growing up.                “I would bike with my dad, and when we were going uphill, he would always say you can go as slow as you need to but don’t give up,” Caleb said. “That’s a lesson that has stuck with me.” Now that he is running to unseat Chuck Edwards to represent NC11 in Congress, Caleb returns to what he learned on the trails at DuPont. “Sometimes the race is hard.  But compared to what ot