The 11th National Gun Violence Awareness Day is on Friday, June 6. Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense-HVL will host a Rally for Gun Safety...

May 21, 2025 | Hendersonville, NC The Democratic Women of Henderson County (DWHC) proudly announced their newly elected slate of officers at their monthly meeting on May 13, held at Bay Breeze restaurant. This dedicated group of leaders will guide the organization through the coming year as they continue their mission to support Democratic values and candidates at every level of government. New DWHC Leadership Team: President:  Rives Trigoboff 2nd Vice President:  Joye Hearn

We’ve had several successful rallies recently in Hendersonville—focused on the Big Orange Cheeto and the boy band known as Elon and the...

Help stop Schedule F! Schedule F is Trump’s plan to institutionalize political control and loyalty tests for the career bureaucracy by...

📅 Date:  May 13, 2023 🕠 Time: Members' Meeting: 5:30 PM General Meeting & Dinner: 6:00 – 7:30 PM 📍 Location: Bay Breeze 1830 Asheville...

📅 Wednesday, May 21, 2025 🕛 Lunch 'n Learn: 12:00 – 1:00 PM 🕐 Senior Democrats Meeting: 1:00 – 2:00 PM 📍 Henderson County Parks & Recreation – Room 201 708 South Grove Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 Please note: The Veterans Center is unavailable this month. 📚 Featured Topic: “Rat F ked – Why Your Vote Doesn’t Count”** Join us for this powerful double-session featuring HCDP Attorney Bruce Macdonald , who will lead a discussion on Rat F**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn’t Count

When:  Tuesday, May 21, 2025 Time:  6:00 – 7:30 PM Where:  Online (Zoom) Hosted by:  Carolina Jews for Justice Join Carolina Jews for...

NC House Bill 127, currently in committee, is yet another thinly veiled attempt at voter suppression. This bill places unnecessary restrictions on how North Carolinians can register to vote. Many trusted organizations — like the League of Women Voters and even the Henderson County Democrats — regularly host nonpartisan voter registration drives. In fact, I registered to vote at one of these events in downtown Hendersonville two years ago. These drives make registration access

🌟 Join us for Happy Hour with the Henderson County Dems & Friends! 🌟 Now the 3rd Friday of every month. 📅 May 16th🕠 5:30 to 7:30 pm...

Join Democrats from across Western North Carolina for the 2025 NC 11th Congressional District Democratic Convention! 📅 Date:  Saturday,...

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

At their April meeting, held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Hendersonville, a group of Henderson County Democratic Women and friends came together not only for fellowship but also to make a difference. Together, they raised $200 in support of True Ridge , a local nonprofit based in Hendersonville. True Ridge serves the Hispanic community across Polk, Transylvania, and Henderson counties. The organization provides critical services, including assistance with docum

The Democratic Women of Henderson County invite you to an energizing evening of connection, conversation, and commitment to action. Come...

📷 Photo credit: NewDEAL Leaders  ( newdealleaders.org ) Defending Democracy, Expanding Access, and Building a Movement from the Ground Up We’ve got an exciting update for this year’s Henderson County Democratic Party Convention! While North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton  will be in Washington, DC and unable to attend in person, she’s sending someone truly exceptional in her place: 🎤 Reyna Walters-Morgan , the current DNC Vice Chair for Civic Engagement an

🗓️ Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM 📍 St. John in the Wilderness 1895 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC 28731 All Democrats are welcome...

Mayday 2025 is the next day of action to protest DOGE & billionaires' attempted takeover of America

Youth, Grit, and a Relentless Passion for Democracy We are thrilled to welcome Anderson Clayton , Chair of the North Carolina Democratic...

DAVE = DOGE? Republicans in the General Assembly have introduced Senate Bill 474 , also known as the DAVE Act, which would: Create a new...

At the next monthly School Board meeting, I’ll be taking a close look at the rapid expansion of state funding supporting private (mostly religious) schools through vouchers. Since public comment at the School Board meeting is limited to just 3 minutes, I’ll use the substance of my remarks as the basis for this Weekend Joe offering. The Start An early voucher program in North Carolina began in 2013 — known as the Opportunity Scholarships Program — with two pathways: one for st

A Legacy of Service, Leadership, and Community Dedication We are proud to welcome Council Member Melinda Lowrance as a featured speaker at the 2025 Henderson County Democratic Party Convention. A fourth-generation Hendersonville native, Melinda’s lifelong commitment to community leadership and public service is nothing short of inspiring. Melinda was born in 1951 to Alexander and Sarah Louise Gash Pilgrim, the oldest of four sisters. In 2022, she and her husband Jim received