Public notices deserve newspapers as right to know shield
The Hendersonville Lightning notes that six legal ads for county property sale drew bids up by $114000 over three months, while the Times-News ran a wastewater spill notice. It warns SB 343 would end public notices in favor of obscure websites, risking transparency and local accountability. Local reps McGrady Edwards resist, harming small print businesses and readers.
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Brevard
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State Senate
Henderson County
Cody Henson
Chuck Edwards
Trudi Wade
Chuck McGrady
Cat Flap Training sparks in a kitty tale
A homeowner adapts to Bentley the cat with a new exterior cat flap inspired by Ted Nugent. After discovering a humane training method online, the cat quickly tries the door, while the humans debate the right approach and balance between indoor safety and outdoor freedom. Bentley remains playful and social with her human family as adjustments continue.
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Ted Nugent
Bentley
Te’s
Mr. Handy
Lowe
Nugent
Ted
Water enterprise funds run separately says official
The speaker rejects claims that water funds are subsidized by the general fund noting the city treats water and sewer as enterprises. He cites 12.28 million dollar water costs versus 10.42 million in revenue, a near 1.86 million loss, while the sewer system shows a 476 thousand dollar positive with 4.52 million in expenses and 4.998 million in revenue.
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