🌱 What changes with Madison’s new commission chair and Hot Springs library rebuild?

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• What changes with Madison’s new commission chair and Hot Springs library rebuild?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 52 and low of 27 degrees.
• Wednesday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 53, low: 33.
• Thursday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 56 and low of 34 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Madison Co. commission elects new chair; update on Hot Springs library (citizen-times.com) — Madison County commissioners meeting in Marshall have elected Michael Garrison as their new chair, with Jeremy Hensley continuing as vice chair. County leaders also report major progress on restoring the flood-damaged Hot Springs Library, now fully funded through insurance and donations and aiming to reopen by March 2026, with residents invited to help rebuild the book collection.
   

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📸 Around Marshall

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• FES Chorus Concert
  North Buncombe High , 1355 Charlotte Hwy , Fairview
  4:30 pm
• CCMS Sights and Sounds of the Season-Arts Night
  Cane Creek Middle School
  6:00 pm
• Erwin HS Band Winter Concert
  Erwin HS Theater
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Weaverville Tailgate Holiday Market
  Weaverville Community Center , 60 Lakeshore Dr , Weaverville
  3:00 pm
• Koontz Band Winter Concert
  Charles T. Koontz Intermediate School , 305 Overlook Rd , Asheville
  6:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• VSMS Winter Band Concert
  T.C. Roberson High School , Auditorium
  5:45 pm
• Oakley Winter Holiday Concert
  North Buncombe High Weaverville, NC 28787
  6:00 pm
• TCRHS Band Winter Concert
  T.C. Roberson High School , 250 Overlook Rd , Asheville
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• 3rd Friday Hot Springs NC Contradance
  Chestnut Hall , 65 S Spring St , Hot Springs
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• The Abbey Elmore Band: Abbey Elmore duo at Hatley Pointe
  Hatley Pointe Mountain Resort , 578 Valley View Cir , Mars Hill
  12:00 pm
• Whitewater Bluegrass Christmas Show
  Owen Theatre , 44 College St , Mars Hill
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I need some help finishing up my bathroom flooring.
  My son and I were able to install. 97% of it, however, the last little bit requires a little more expertise mostly dealing with around the door… (Nextdoor Little Pine Rd)

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Marshall. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Late Night Shift Manager Starting Pay $17.50+ in Weaverville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marshall here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Mars Hill

• College basketball weekend roundup: standouts, surprises, and statistical leaders (circlevilleherald.com)

Weaverville

• Top NC court rejects case that could block Weaverville hospital (carolinajournal.com)

Canton

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-- The Patch AM Team

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