Marion NewsLocal news for Marion, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Marion diner reopens after salmonella scare- June 30, 2008 O'Dear's Country Diner reopened for business Thursday as health officials continued to investigate the source of salmonella contamination that has left at least 13 people sick.http://www.topix.net/city/marion-nc/2008/06/marion-diner-reopens-after-salmonella-scare?fr... Marion businesses began process to get beer, liquor flowing- June 26, 2008 By BRITT COMBSThursday, June 26, 2008 In the wake of Tuesday's passage of the referendum to allow alcohol sales, at least two city restaurateurs are already making plans to expand their service.http://www.topix.net/city/marion-nc/2008/06/marion-businesses-began-process-to-get-beer-li... Marion voters approve beer, liquor sales in restaurants- June 25, 2008 Comments on Topix forums : MARION City restaurants may serve beer and liquor after voters approved two ballot questions Tuesday.http://www.topix.net/city/marion-nc/2008/06/marion-voters-approve-beer-liquor-sales-in-res... Bulletin: Marion voters approve expanded alcohol sales- June 25, 2008 Marion McDowell News Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Voters in Marion approved both the sale of beer and mixed drinks for restaurants in the city limits. Today's unofficial total was 481 for the sale of beer and 425 against it; and 482 for the sale of mixed drinks and 425 against it. Election officials said both beer and mixed drinks got higher vote totals in early voting as well.http://www.topix.net/city/marion-nc/2008/06/bulletin-marion-voters-approve-expanded-alcoho... No Leads in Assault on Marion Chef- June 24, 2008 By RICHELLE BAILEY Monday, June 23, 2008 Investigators have hit a stalemate in their probe of the alleged liquor-related assault of a Marion businessman last week, but they contend it's not for lack of trying. "We have been actively investigating this since it was reported last Wednesday, and we have absolutely no leads," Investigative Lt. David Hogan of the Marion Police Department stated Monday. "Basically, we're ghost hunting." Photo credit: Monty Tranhttp://www.topix.net/city/marion-nc/2008/06/police-no-leads-in-assault-on-marion-chef?from... Teen girls made pact: All would get pregnant- June 20, 2008 The Associated Press updated June 20, 2008 7:33 am GLOUCESTER, MASS. - A pact made by a group of teens to get pregnant and raise their babies together is at least partly behind a sudden spike in pregnancies at Gloucester High School, school officials said. Principal Joseph Sullivan told Time magazine in a story published Wednesday that the girls confessed to making the pact after the school began investigating a rise in pregnancies that has left 17 girls at the school carrying a child....http://www.topix.net/city/marion-nc/2008/06/teen-girls-made-pact-all-would-get-pregnant?fr... Businessman to "No Alcohol" Crowd: I'll provide jobs. How about you- June 20, 2008 By BRITT COMBS Thursday, June 19, 2008 Gary Jensen has a bone to pick with some of the rhetoric from the "Vote No" campaign and he's challenged them to put their money where their mouths are. "I was amazed to read in your letters (Wednesday) morning that thing about for every dollar in alcohol revenues there's an extra $20 in emergency services needed," he said, "and that's the third or fourth time I've seen that in the paper." Jensen, owner of the Switzerland Inn at Little Switzerland, said...http://www.topix.net/city/marion-nc/2008/06/businessman-to-no-alcohol-crowd-ill-provide-jo... Marion police charge two juveniles in liquor sign vandalism- June 19, 2008 By RICHELLE BAILEY Tuesday, June 17, 2008 A 14-year-old with a "Vote No" sign attached to his bicycle drew the attention of police Friday and drew the boy and his friend some trouble. Members of Citizens for Faith and Family Values (CFFV) reported last week that someone had been stealing small yard signs that exhibit opposition to the city's liquor-by-the-drink issue and had vandalized and spray-painted two large wooden road signs. Members of the "Vote Yes" camp, Citizens for Progress, have...http://www.topix.net/city/marion-nc/2008/06/marion-police-charge-two-juveniles-in-liquor-s... Alcohol sales generate around $200,000 for Marion, or 6 cents on tax rate- June 9, 2008 By MIKE CONLEY Monday, June 9, 2008 The city of Marion is known for its beautiful downtown and its outstanding parks. What isn't generally known is that the ABC store helps pay for it. Since the mid-1980s, the city has had an Alcoholic Beverage Control store and a board that oversees its operations. During those years, city officials have used the profits from the sale of liquor for downtown and economic development, parks and recreation and funding outside agencies like MACA, Family Services..http://www.topix.net/city/marion-nc/2008/06/alcohol-sales-generate-around-200-000-for-mari... |