| Saturday, July 4, 2009  Thursday Morning Coffee - Looks like rain this weekend, the cuts possible in Watauga and no state budget yet by BooneWeb Blogger (posted: 7/2/09) Glancing at some Thursday morning headlines as you find where the fireworks are.
Looks like a wet Fourth. Rain possible Saturday.
Together NC hears state budget woes. 'Shaw said current budget proposals will cut dozens of positions in Watauga County, including nine teaching assistants, 11 full-time teaching positions, and other personnel cuts, along with half the school textbook budget as well as supplies and professional development.'
Yeah she does, Mother Earth has curves... 'The view from the saddle of Howard's Knob looking northward...I love the Watauga Amphibolites!'
Asheville photo walk set. 'We are looking for suggestions as we plan together our July 18th PhotoWalk.'
Is Apple headed to Maiden? 'Since Gov. Bev Perdue announced June 3 that the state hammered out an economic incentive deal with the computer company, Catawba and Cleveland counties have surfaced as the top prospects.'
Charlotte home prices down 10% from 2008. 'Charlotte also was the only one of the 20 markets that did not notch a monthly improvement.'
Perdue admonishes lawmakers: hustle. 'Lawmakers appear no closer to agreeing on a tax increase package, with the Senate today postponing about ten House bills that were on the Senate calendar.'
Bush's 'Town Halls' vs. Obama's Town Halls. 'When does a "town hall" become a town hall, without need of scare-quote qualification, one might wonder?'
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