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🌱 How Lansing’s Main Street bounced back and what funding could come next

Spotted on the Lansing calendar: Lansing Leg Day through Ashe County — Sales, Repairs & Fits

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Hello Lansing! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

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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.
   

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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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