| Wednesday, January 7, 2009  Wednesday Morning Coffee - New Boone hotel gets opposition, new flood maps now online and we poke fun at our western neighbors by BooneWeb Blogger (posted: 11/19/08) Glancing at some Wednesday morning headlines as did anyone think there was any doubt?
Flaky Weather. 'The snow depth varied a good bit, with Boone and Blowing Rock getting an inch or two.' (Global warming, why has thou forsaken us?)
Boone residents oppose hotel plans. 'The town’s quarterly public hearing Nov. 13 saw a request from Boone Five LLC to rezone property on N.C. 105 across from the Hampton Inn, with plans to build a four-story, 100-unit Marriott Courtyard hotel.'
North Carolinians to review Watauga County Flood Insurance Maps. 'Digital versions of the Watauga County preliminary maps are currently available for public review on the North Carolina Floodplain Mapping website at www.ncfloodmaps.com.'
Operation Christmas Child prepares to deliver 8 million gift boxes. 'This is a project that just grabs people's hearts.'
NC still doing OK despite budget shortfall. Does this mean we can't get any bailout money? Seem like everyone else is.
Tennessee groceries may stock wine in near future. To better help residents cope with the fact they live in Tennessee. (We're joking, of course!)
Environmental groups say new federal ruling will help stop construction of coal-fired power generator. Beware the coming electricity crunch.
Just ain’t feelin’ this prediction. 'Unless mileage trumps might, this bracket seems sketchy. All we know is, once we shake the ‘Whee off our season, we got a game at The Rock. We could care less where anyone else goes.'
Okay, now this ‘Whee thing is pretty cool. 'We’re reminded of that once great tradition while reading what some Catamounts have planned for this Friday morning.'
A big play Hunter. 'Yes, we continue to be in full “All Hail Jason Hunter” mode. (What, you’re not?)'
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