The Lake Lure Town Council held a special meeting on Thursday March 25, 2012 to hear proposals to operate the golf course, receive iPad training, and to discuss budgets. The Call to Order was at 9:08 am followed by the Invocation. The agenda was approved. The first presenter was Dan Breneman representing Tru North Business…
Monthly Archives: March 2012
Chimney Rock Council Meets
The Chimney Rock Village Council met on Tuesday Mar 20, 2012. Bob Wald, Mayor Pro Tem, called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm and asked for a Moment of Silence for Thoughtful Reflection. Mr. Wald reported that Mayor Meliski is still on chemotherapy but that the latest doctor’s report indicated that she was in…
NC News Headlines for Rutherford County, NC
A Doctor on Transvaginal Ultrasounds Where is the Physician outrage? Student Insurance at Duke to Fully Cover Birth Control The health plan for Duke University students will for the first time completely cover the cost of oral contraceptives next school year. Asheville Premier of Hunger Games Brings Out Local Cast Members In Friday’s first hours, the roaring applause…
Rutherfordton – Talk of the Town
SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP The Master Plan Wednesday, 4:30-7:30 Town Hall, Rutherfordton, NC In February 2006, a Town-wide visioning meeting was conducted to outline the goals for Rutherfordton. The participants of the meeting produced a list of items that indicated an overwhleming support for the following issues: Establish a sense of place, safety, affordability, and…
ROC 2012 Rutherford Race Series
We have launched a Schools Challenge for the Rutherford County Race Series. If you are a student or a staff member at any school in the county your participation can help win your school cash!! Spread the word, thank our sponsors and check it out by clicking on the image below… Email us: info@rutherfordoutdoor.org
Eating for Health – Part II – Commentary
Never, I mean never, announce a diet change in public. After reprimanding my photographer for posting pictures of brownies, St. Patrick’s Day sugar cookies, Resale Center Cupcakes, and a glorious sandwich on thick crusty home baked bread, I managed to keep to my decision. “Any habit can be changed in 28 days, ” my spiritual…
Political Press Releases Across Our Desks
Rep. Patsy Keever, candidate for the U.S. House in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District, has been endorsed by the Women’s Campaign Fund (WCF). “WCF is proud to endorse Patsy Keever in her race against Congressman Patrick McHenry,” said Siobhan Bennett, President/CEO of the Women’s Campaign Fund. “From voting to defund Planned Parenthood to advocating for a…
Art and About….March 26 thru April 1
26-Monday 5:00 pm: Knitting and Crocheting at Mountains Branch Library in Lake Lure (www.mountainsbranchlibrary.org) 6-9 pm: Flute Ball at Barley’s Taproom in Spindale (no charge) (barleystaproom.com/spindale) 7:00 pm: Concert: Mark Twain’s America (Jacquelin Schwab, Ken Burn’s pianist) at ICC Polk Campus 1255 West Mills St. Columbus, NC 28722 for info call 828-894-3092 (free and…
Censorship in 2012
CENSORSHIP Police Drop Criminal Investigation into Middle School Teacher Who Read ‘Ender’s Game’ in Class By Jason Boog on March 22, 2012 11:23 AM In South Carolina, Aiken Public Safety have closed a criminal investigation into a Schofield Middle School who read to his students from Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. The investigation began when a mother complained to…
Recent Comments