MLA REPORT: Democracy, health, housing and transportation – Peninsula News Review

By Adam Olsen Saanich North and the Islands MLA In this column I will address a number of issues that continue to impact people in Saanich North and the Islands, and across British Columbia. I’ll start with our democracy. Since my election, I have been advocating for improved legislative processes, and better access for private …

Jimmy Carter’s 99th birthday celebration moved to Saturday to avoid federal shutdown threat – WSAV-TV

ATLANTA (WSAV) — ATLANTA (AP) — The Jimmy Carter Library & Museum is moving up festivities for the former president’s 99th birthday because of the threat of a partial federal government shutdown. Events originally scheduled for Sunday, Carter’s birthday, will now be held Saturday on the Atlanta campus of the library and the adjacent Carter Center. An end-of-Saturday …

Soaring Hotel Rates in Hawaii Have No Place To Land Because of … – Beat of Hawaii

The latest report just in from the state reflects an incredible stubbornness of Hawaii hoteliers to moderate rates in spite of significantly sub-par occupancy performance. And here’s why we think that’s the case. For now, anyway, we are willing to pay the price because of the demand. And hotels like that we do so they …

ApartmentLove Signs Share Subscription Agreement Providing … – GlobeNewswire

TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — APARTMENTLOVE INC. (CSE: APLV) (OTCQB: APMLF) (“ApartmentLove”, or the “Company”), a leading provider of online home, apartment and vacation rental marketing services to property managers, owners, renters and vacationers from around the world, is pleased to announce the signing of a share subscription agreement (the “Share Subscription Agreement”) …

Orange Crush returns to Tybee Island amid safety concerns – WSAV-TV

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) – After a two-year hiatus from the area, the Orange Crash beach bash attended by thousands of HBCU students is back on Tybee Island.  Though it has garnered controversy, after a series of incidents in its history — including a shooting in 2015 — organizers say they’ve spoken with local law enforcement and …

Luxury homes on the market in Marion – McDowell News

BACK ON MARKET-SELLERS’ HOME SALE FELL THOUGH.Don’t miss this second chance to own this BLACK MOUNTAIN home! Perfect for family, vacation, or STR. This one has it all:mountain views, wrap-around covered porch, sunny back deck, real fireplace, mudroom with dog wash, central Vac, garage workshop, hardwood floors, and a beautiful kitchen. Freshly painted inside and …

Harman earns automatic qualifier to his first Ryder Cup – WSAV-TV

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Savannah native Brian Harman will represent the US at the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Italy from Sept. 25 through Oct. 1. This is his first time representing the US Team. The top six players in the Ryder Cup rankings automatically qualified after the …

Rupert Murdoch’s surprise exit from Fox leaves son Lachlan in line of succession at media empire – WSAV-TV

NEW YORK (AP) — Magnate Rupert Murdoch’s surprise announcement Thursday that he’s stepping down as leader of his two companies leaves his son Lachlan firmly in line of succession at Fox and the rest of the media empire. The 92-year-old Australian billionaire’s creation of Fox News Channel has made him an enduring force in American …

4 Bedroom Home in Lake Lure – $1,200,000 – McDowell News

This magnificent log cabin boasting 3,200+ sq ft of heated living area behind the gates of Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure is beautifully situated on the 17th hole of the Rumbling Bald Golf Course, overlooking the green and pond of the signature 16th hole, aka the “Dirty Dancing” hole, where scenes from the famous movie …