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Judge Judy has endorsed former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley for President. Judith Sheindlin, who is best known as Judge Judy, wrote in a statement, “I’m proud to endorse Nikki Haley because she is whip-smart, has executive credentials, and was a superb governor.” Sheindlin continued, “She has international gravitas as Ambassador to the United Nations. She is principled, measured, and has that illusive quality of real common sense.” The TV court judge concluded her post by writing, “I truly think she can restore America and believe she is the future of this great nation."

At Asheville City Council’s meeting of March 23, members voted 6-1 to demolish the 75-foot obelisk named after Confederate Gov. Zebulon Vance. “I’ve come to realize that the Vance Monument no longer reflects, and probably never reflected, the values of our community,” Mayor Esther Manheimer said. “I’m looking forward to the day we can have a centerpiece in our city that reflects Asheville today. And I’m proud to be part of the Council that will make this change.” That change comes at a price: A $114,500 bid to remove the monument was awarded to Asheville contractor Chonzie. A separate $25,535...