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Leadership Profile: Sally Haas, Treasurer
Sally Schubert Haas has deep roots in Henderson County. She first began visiting in 1959 after her grandparents retired here from Chicago. She remembers going to a play at Flat Rock Playhouse when it was housed in a tent and seating was “in the round.” In the 1970s, Sally’s grandparents were among the first to move to Carolina Village. Sally continued vacationing in Hendersonville every year, staying at Florilina Court, which is now The Cottages of Flat Rock. In 2020, she and
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Weekend Joe – Is Edwards Against a Free Press?
"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost." – Thomas Jefferson, 1786 Chuck Edwards recently ranted in an irony-filled opinion piece published by the Citizen-Times (link here). He claimed that mainstream media is biased and accused Americans of only consuming media that supports their existing biases. Edwards called for “fair and unbiased news coverage” – something we can all support. In that spirit, would he be open to all
Jun 1, 20253 min read


Weekend Joe: Gaza, et al
The news from Washington has been coming at an unprecedented clip over the past week. At first, it might seem somewhat disjointed, but there is actually quite a measure of connectedness. FBI and CIA Trump has been salivating at the prospect of wreaking vengeance on the FBI. In Trump World, any attempts by the FBI to hold him accountable for his extensive crime spree during his first term are seen as “deep state” persecution. Trump and Musk’s Narcissistic Personality Disorders
Feb 8, 20253 min read


Keep Beating the Drum: Share the News About What Dems Have Done
During last year’s Apple Festival, the HCDP booth featured a poster listing Henderson County projects that have been funded by the...
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Beach-Ferrara offers solutions and stands with democracy in NC-11 Debate
The choice in this election is clear: a solutions-based approach from a pro-choice candidate looking out for the people of WNC or an...
Oct 11, 20221 min read


Cheri Beasley Speaking in Brevard
Democratic candidate for the US Senate, Cheri Beasley, will be in Brevard at the Depot, 390 Railroad at 6 PM on Monday, June 13. Come...
Jun 6, 20221 min read
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