Hendersonville editors clash over county tax hike stance
Henderson County School Board members Josh Houston and Colby Coren publicly condemned a 5 cent tax increase approved by the Board of Commissioners, while the commissioners supported a budget that funds schools, law enforcement, health and safety. The dispute centers on taxes and funding for a digital device grant and school facilities amid praise for the county leadership.
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Henderson County School Board
Josh Houston
Colby Coren
Board of Commissioners
Houston
Coren
Republican Executive Committee
Central Office
Pardee
Tommy Thompson
Charlie Messer
Michael Edney
Grady Hawkins
Bill Lapsley
Henderson County
North Carolina
Central Committee
Henderson County Sheriff Seeks Support for Training Center
A local campaign asks residents to back a proposed tactical training center for the Henderson County sheriff's office, promising enhanced officer readiness and community safety. Opponents cite cost and impact on budgets while supporters emphasize modernization and regional benefits.
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Henderson County Sheriff's Office
Your Life Mother Obituary Reflections and Family Poem
A heartfelt obituary piece reflects on Margaret McGregor Banta known as Peggy, Mom, Nana. It praises her lifelong work raising children and grandchildren, travel memories, and a love of family. The essay intertwines a poem about life as a book with tributes to her kindness humor and enduring presence in the family.
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Margaret McGregor Banta
Margaret
Mom
Peggy McGreggy
Sis
Peg
Nana
Obits
Dad
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