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In today's newsletter:
- How Lansing's Main Street bounced back and what funding could come next
- What a Lansing resident told commissioners about Melania Trump's school visit
Also on today's calendar: Lansing Leg Day through Ashe County — Sales... and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 51.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• In Lansing, Stein marks Helene anniversary and calls for more federal help (wataugademocrat.com) — Lansing's Main Street is fully back open two years after Hurricane Helene, and Gov. Josh Stein visited town to celebrate recovery and push for more federal aid. He met with Lansing business owners, firefighters, and local officials, highlighted new grants for nearby communities, and urged Washington to fund more housing, infrastructure, and small-business rebuilding across Western North Carolina.
• First Lady school visit prompts community discussion (reflector.com) — A Lansing resident used a recent Ashe County commissioners meeting to praise First Lady Melania Trump's visit to Mountain View Elementary and the students' behavior. Local leaders from across the county echoed his focus on community pride and urged residents to look past political divisions so children can simply enjoy the experience and memories of the historic visit.
📸 Around Lansing
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lansing
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Other local events
Saturday October 3 - Ola Belle Reed Festival →
Lansing School Ballfield, 9793 NC-194, Lansing
12:00 pm Sunday October 11 - Lansing Leg Day through Ashe County →
Lansing Creeper Trail Park, 250 North And West Lane, Lansing
9:00 am - Lansing Leg Day through Ashe County — Sales... →
Lansing Creeper Trail Park, 114 S Big Horse Creek Rd, Lansing
9:00 am Thursday October 22 - Monthly General Meeting →
Lansing Town Hall, 9316 NC-194, Lansing
6:00 pm Saturday October 24 - Wordkeepers →
Ashe Arts Center, 303 School Ave, West Jefferson
3:30 pm
📣 Lansing Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday October 1 - Hearty Harvest: Canning Soups & Meats →
N.C. Cooperative Extension - Ashe County Center, 134 Government Circle, Jefferson - Vaya Health Training @ Ashe County Public Library
Ashe County Public Library, 148 Library Drive, West Jefferson
10:30 am Saturday October 3 - 580 WKSK Live Old Time and Bluegrass Show: Crooked Road Ramblers →
Ashe Civic Center, 962 Mt Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson
11:00 am - Wayward Blues & Co. at Red Dog Bar & Bistro →
Red Dog Bar & Bistro, 203 East 1st Street, West Jefferson
9:00 pm - Wayward Blues at Red Dog Bar & Bistro →
Red Dog Bar & Bistro, 203 East 1st Street, West Jefferson
9:00 pm - Red Dog Bar & Bistro →
Red Dog Bar & Bistro, 203 East 1st Street, West Jefferson
9:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There was a good bit of misinformation being shared in the comments section on last week's Copperhead post, so we're here to educate!
Facts or Myths: Copperhead Edition Myth: Baby copperheads are more dangerous Fact: Newborn copperheads have less venom because they're smaller… (Nextdoor )
- Appalachian State University posted a job opening for Catering Coordination Assistant in Boone. Apply here.
- LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Bartender in Boone. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lansing here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Jefferson
- Walmart Unveils Newly Remodeled West Jefferson Supercenter (wataugaonline.com)
- WKSK'S Old Time and Bluegrass Show returns live to the Ashe Civic Center (reflector.com)
Boone
- Boone Council explores habitability ordinance modeled on Asheville ordinance (wataugademocrat.com)
- Local Wreaths Across America campaign seeking additional community support (wataugademocrat.com)
- Watauga Repeats: Lady Pioneer netters successfully defend league title (wataugademocrat.com)
Ok Lansing! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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