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This week in the May 16, 2012 issue
Salute to 2012 Graduates Special Edition
Election returns
Michelle Presnell of Yancey will challenge Rep. Ray Rapp in November for this seat in the N.C. House of Representative. Voters elected Norb McKinney, Bill Whiteside (incumbent,) and Angie Weatherman to serve four-year terms on the Yancey Board of Education. Yancey voted for Amendment One (marriage between a man and woman) 76 percent to 24 percent.
See complete election returns by precinct, county and state:
1) Go to North Carolina State Board Web site ncsbe.gov
2) Click 2012 Primary Elections Results (this will open up a new page)
3) On the top tabs click “Select County”
4) Scroll down until you find “Yancey”
5) Click on “Yancey “ (this will open up a new page)
6) On the top tabs select “Reports”
7) At very bottom of page under Custom filter by vote type, use the drop down to select the vote type you choose and under precinct use the drop down to choose the precinct you wish to view.
8) Click “Refresh”
9) The results will display at the bottom of the screen
*Remember to click refresh when you change vote types or precincts to bring up your current selection.
Other news
Clearmont Elementary one of five state Lighthouse School Award winners;
old-time Barn Dance radio performer grandmother and grandson perform at NC School of the Arts;
six more drug arrests by Sheriff’s Office and BPD;
Buncombe man charged with stealing truck and ham sandwich and three-county chase;
Bald Creek Elementary leverages more than $50,000 in grants the shapes up outdoor learning venue;
Cane River baseball team has first ever undefeated season and claims TRC title.
Coming up
*Burnsville Fit Families 5K this Saturday, May 19, beginning at 9 a.m. Registration 7:30-8:30, Fee $30. Free little kids races at Town Square. Brochure at healthyyancey.org.
*TRAC Paint Out on Saturday, May 19, with $1000 in prize money. $50 student award. Sign up from 8 – 10 at TRAC Gallery on W. Main. Call 682-7215 for more info.
*MHHS drama dept. presents “The Sunset Limited,” a twist on the Cormac McCarthy play that delivers a punch. Curtain at 7:30, admission $8 adults, $5 children.
*Burnsville Little Theatre presents a salute to radio days with “Don’t Touch That Dial” and a tribute to Milton Higgins for his contribution to community theatre. Play opens May 18 then shows on 19, 20, 25, and 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Parkway Playhouse. $10 adults, $5 students. Call 682-2609.
*Parkway Playhouse auditions for summer musical “Big River" on May 22 and 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Mountain Heritage Center across from theatre. Call 682-4285.
