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Dart - To the state Legislature, for passing a bill to fix a problem that doesn't exist. This is what happens when legislators let one busybody lawmaker from Burlington with too much power and too little to exert it on push through a bill that restricts the release of information about Little League players. The bill by Rep. Alice Bordsen,...
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Dart - To the state Legislature, for passing a bill to fix a problem that doesn't exist. This is what happens when legislators let one busybody lawmaker from Burlington with too much power and too little to exert it on push through a bill that restricts the release of information about Little League players. The bill by Rep. Alice Bordsen,...
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Widening of road not needed
Flat Rock Village Council ought to rescind a resolution supporting the widening of the Greenville Highway through part of the village business district.
Flat Rock Village Council ought to rescind a resolution supporting the widening of the Greenville Highway through part of the village business district.
Internet predators beware
There is no evidence so far that a North Henderson High School teacher arrested last week for soliciting a child on the Internet had any inappropriate contact with students.
There is no evidence so far that a North Henderson High School teacher arrested last week for soliciting a child on the Internet had any inappropriate contact with students.
Hope change just makes GE stronger
In times of economic strain such as these, the last thing anyone wants to hear is that one of the area's largest remaining industrial employers is facing major uncertainty.
In times of economic strain such as these, the last thing anyone wants to hear is that one of the area's largest remaining industrial employers is facing major uncertainty.
Project can fit with planning
The Legacy at Mills River sounds like a good fit for Mills River and one that the town ought to approve.
The Legacy at Mills River sounds like a good fit for Mills River and one that the town ought to approve.
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Darts & Laurels
Darts & Laurels
One way or another, we will pay
On the Board of Commissioners' decision Monday to put a .25 cent sales tax referendum on the November ballot, we say good luck with all that.
On the Board of Commissioners' decision Monday to put a .25 cent sales tax referendum on the November ballot, we say good luck with all that.
No more business as usual
With rising gasoline prices sending ripples through everybody’s budgets, local governments have tightened their belts and approved budgets that hold the line on property tax rates.
With rising gasoline prices sending ripples through everybody’s budgets, local governments have tightened their belts and approved budgets that hold the line on property tax rates.
A different kind of candidate
Say what you will about Carl Mumpower, he does not open his mouth and utter the expected.
Say what you will about Carl Mumpower, he does not open his mouth and utter the expected.
Chance for a new start in Fletcher
When Langdon Raymond steps down as Fletcher's police chief Wednesday, the town of Fletcher gets an opportunity for a fresh start.
When Langdon Raymond steps down as Fletcher's police chief Wednesday, the town of Fletcher gets an opportunity for a fresh start.
Schools get a fitting monument
Laurel — To the people involved in getting a monument to the Sixth and Ninth Avenue schools erected on Main Street.
Laurel — To the people involved in getting a monument to the Sixth and Ninth Avenue schools erected on Main Street.
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Protest was a comedy of errors
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A humble, thoughtful law officer
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Legislators need to get ducks in row
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Project holds promise for Main Street
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Keep water pact out of the courts
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A credit to her community
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School leaders take a bold step
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Idea deserves study
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Keep officers as safe as possible
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At least consider the possibility
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Holy Family EPiscopal Church Vacation Bible School
Holy Family Episcopal Church, 419 Turnpike Road, Mills River, NC, will be hosting its annual ... (more)
Pickin' on the Porch
Join local musicians and songwriters Roger Howell and Richard Hurley as they perform on the front porch (more)
Wine Tasting South American
The Flat Rock Wine Shoppe is holding a wine tasting on Friday July 18th from 5-8pm.
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add your event»Holy Family Episcopal Church, 419 Turnpike Road, Mills River, NC, will be hosting its annual ... (more)
Pickin' on the Porch
Join local musicians and songwriters Roger Howell and Richard Hurley as they perform on the front porch (more)
Wine Tasting South American
The Flat Rock Wine Shoppe is holding a wine tasting on Friday July 18th from 5-8pm.
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Stop watering hanging baskets
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Recycling materials tossed in together
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Sun-drying clothes has its advantages
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Let’s wait until Brickton wants in
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Sales tax increase will spread burden
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The kind of change Obama really is for
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Pleasant people enhance experience
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Columnist got her facts wrong
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Both better prepare for the long run
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