A Henderson County commissioner is taking legal action against Gov. Roy Cooper, seeking to end his emergency COVID-19 executive orders. The lawsuit was filed May 28 by attorneys Chuck Kitchen, of Raleigh, and Lydia Boesch, of Pinehurst, on behalf of Freedom Matters NC of Moore County, and Rebecca and Cortney McCall of Henderson County. Rebecca McCall is vice-chair of the Henderson County Board of Commissioners. Cortney McCall is her.
A Henderson County commissioner is taking legal action against Gov. Roy Cooper, seeking to end his emergency COVID-19 executive orders. The lawsuit was filed May 28 by attorneys Chuck Kitchen, of Raleigh, and Lydia Boesch, of Pinehurst, on behalf of Freedom Matters NC of Moore County, and Rebecca and Cortney McCall of Henderson County. Rebecca McCall is vice-chair of the Henderson County Board of Commissioners. Cortney McCall is her.
Jackson County names new DSS director Cris Weatherford. Donated photo
After five years heading the agency, Jennifer Abshire will retire as director of the Jackson County Department of Social Services on July 1. Following a closed session discussion June 1, county commissioners unanimously approved the social services board’s decision to hire Graham County DSS Director Cris Weatherford to take her place.
Abshire will retire after a 29-year career with Jackson County DSS, something she termed a “wonderful and rewarding experience” in her Feb. 10 resignation letter.
“There are not many places you can work where you have the opportunity to positively affect the lives of others while feeling valued for the work you do,” she said. “This has been an amazing place to work and grow.”