Endorsements Favor Knight and Cowan in Local Judicial Races
The Hendersonville Lightning urges voters to reelect incumbent District Court Judge Peter Knight over Robin Bowen. It backs Cowan, a William & Mary hurdler and UNC Law graduate, as the right candidate for the other District Court seat, citing her prosecutorial experience and work for children, while praising Knight’s long tenure and judicial temperament. The paper also supports reelecting Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby and Appeals Court Judge Wanda Bryant to defend open government and public access rights.