County resumes invocations following Supreme Court ruling
Henderson County Board of Commissioners voted to reinstate prayers by Christian and non Christian leaders, restoring the practice suspended three years ago after a Fourth Circuit ruling. The decision echoes a nearby Greece, New York, ruling that invocations may be ceremonial.
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Primary results bring fresh face to county board
Primary results keep incumbents Tommy Thompson and Michael Edney and challenger Bill Lapsley in the county commission mix. Fletcher’s bid for a town library faces tax-dollar concerns as town incorporation reshapes local politics. The vote hints at greater cooperation with towns, while debunking rumors of a power shift and downplaying past hot button issues like the Asheville water deal.
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