Laurel Springs NewsLocal news for Laurel Springs, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Hay relief available, but it's not subsidized and it's not in vicinity- December 31, 2007 "It's not free and it's not subsidized" Lincoln County livestock farmers in need of hay may soon find relief, but they may have to drive to get it and pay market value. via Lincoln Times-Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/laurel-springs-nc/2007/12/hay-relief-available-but-its-not-subsi... Land use planning committee meets- December 26, 2007 "I know this is a contigious issue, but the message I always want to get across to people is that land use planning is a tool that empowers people" In an effort to avoid the controversy of past land use planning efforts, the newly formed Ashe County Comprehensive Land Use Advisory Board plans to be transparent and broad-based in its work to determine the ... via Jefferson Post Online Editionhttp://www.topix.net/city/laurel-springs-nc/2007/12/land-use-planning-committee-meets?from... Hay To Be Sold in Laurel Springs in January- December 21, 2007 "The hay we're bringing in will provide an emergency stockpile that farmers can tap if they find themselves in desperate need." The first shipment of hay bought by the state for resale to livestock farmers will be delivered to six sites across North Carolina in early January, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced today. via 3WC Radio News Bloghttp://www.topix.net/city/laurel-springs-nc/2007/12/hay-to-be-sold-in-laurel-springs-in-ja... 11 area churches observe Sunshine Sunday- December 20, 2007 "The families who never realized that mental illness was in their family, perhaps they thought it was just a 'difficult' family member, those are the ones I hope to reach" Sunshine Sunday is a day set aside to promote awareness of depression as a treatable disease that last year claimed the lives of 8 of our friends and neighbors. via The Mountain Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/laurel-springs-nc/2007/12/11-area-churches-observe-sunshine-sund... A harvest for the holidays- December 17, 2007 "A lot of people come to the lot because they've come here for years" That can be tough because for growers, it's a large investment of money, time and resources for a crop that must be sold in less than a month. via StarNewsOnline.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/laurel-springs-nc/2007/12/a-harvest-for-the-holidays?fromrss=1 - Holiday in the National Parks' is theme at White House- December 15, 2007 "Kitty will be joining them soon, as soon as Bill makes a kitty to go there" First lady Laura Bush and White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford confer in the State Dining Room. via KansasCity.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/laurel-springs-nc/2007/12/holiday-in-the-national-parks-is-theme... Christmas at the White House and Hanukkah Message for 2007- December 10, 2007 Christmas at the White House First Lady Laura Bush gives a virtual tour through the White House showing off the magnificent decorations, which will be enjoyed by 60,000 real visitors. via BellaOnlinehttp://www.topix.net/city/laurel-springs-nc/2007/12/christmas-at-the-white-house-and-hanuk... Ashe greenery adorns Raleigh- December 10, 2007 "It was an honor to be able to represent the Fraser fir industry and Ashe County in presenting this tree to the governor" Ashe County greenery is adorning not only the White House this year but also the state capitol in Raleigh. via Jefferson Post Online Editionhttp://www.topix.net/city/laurel-springs-nc/2007/12/ashe-greenery-adorns-raleigh?fromrss=1 |