At their most recent meeting, councilmembers denied, three to one, a request to approve a rezoning request from Lance Herman to rezone an approximately 900 square foot spot at 1818 North Aspen Street within the Colonial Village Shopping Center from Planned Business to Highway Commercial Conditional District in order to allow a tattoo studio. This space was formerly occupied by a cell phone store.
The applicant spoke at the meeting and provided councilmembers with detailed plans of the studio which would be called, âInk Matters,â which he called a âworking classâ tattoo parlor.
âSome of the benefits of tattoos are that they can be very therapeutic for a lot of people,â he said. âThey can also improvement immune system, reduce stress levels and help build self-esteem. Thereâs a lot of at-home tattoo parlors in Lincolnton and a lot of people getting very cheap tattoos in non-sterile environments.âÂ
By Nathan Prewett
LEEDS At a regular meeting on Monday, April 19, the Leeds City Council considered revoking the licenses of two businesses in Leeds.
The meeting turned out to be lengthy, running nearly an hour and a half as most of the focus was on considering revoking the business licenses of Greenwave Collision, an autobody repair shop, and Hayes Construction.
A public hearing was held for the revoking of the licenses, as well as for granting an alcohol license to Himalaya Corporation, trade name Lucky 7s at 7502 Parkway Drive. During the public hearing, the owners of both businesses spoke in opposition to revocation.
Remote and online work has been the reality for teachers and students in Alamance County for the past 11 months, and even as the county returns to in-person learning, three out of five school days will be remote. For some kids, accessing the internet isn’t always feasible and Alamance-Burlington School System has tried to bridge the digital divide — the gap between those who have internet access and those who don’t — as most schools have been engaging in remote learning.
State awards nearly $30 million to rural areas to expand internet access The projects outlined by providers and cooperatives across the state are expected to connect nearly 16,000 households and around 700 businesses to broadband internet. (Source: Pexels.com) By WECT Staff | December 17, 2020 at 5:13 PM EST - Updated December 17 at 5:13 PM
RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - Governor Cooper announced Thursday that a total of $29.8 million is being awarded for internet expansion projects in 18 counties including Brunswick, Bladen and Columbus.
The projects outlined by providers and cooperatives across the state are expected to connect nearly 16,000 households and around 700 businesses to high-speed, broadband internet.
“This pandemic is shining a light on the need for better high speed internet access in rural communities,” said Governor Cooper. “These projects will make sure the internet can connect people to the education, health care and jobs they need.”
Rockingham County is one of 18 counties in North Carolina that will benefit from the funds. Author: Ria Andresen Updated: 4:13 PM EST December 17, 2020
NORTH CAROLINA, USA North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced $30 million for projects that will help connect nearly 16,000 homes and 700 businesses in rural areas of the state to broadband internet. In the Triad, Spectrum Southeast LLC in Rockingham County is one of 18 counties that will receive funds.
Governor Cooper explained the money will address the growing need for internet access in the state s less populated areas. This pandemic is shining a light on the need for better high-speed internet access in rural communities,” Governor Cooper said. “These projects will make sure the internet can connect people to the education, health care, and jobs they need.”