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NSB's Flagler Avenue hotel one step closer to reality; Commissioner Randy Richenberg, up for re-election, votes 'no'

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NSBNEWS.net photos by Henry Frederick. At far left, architect renderings of the proposed Hampton Inn & Suites for Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. At left, Diane Hughes speaks against the112-room, three-story hotel. In the center photo is David Swenton, the developer and at right is Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce President Robert Lott, who supports the hotel.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The proposed $15 million hotel for Flagler Avenue moved closer to reality tonight with City Commission approval on a pair of land-use ordinances, despite two no votes, including that of City Commissioner Randy Richenberg, who is up for re-election in Tuesday's general election.

County to collect household hazardous waste in NSB on Nov. 14

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Volusia County’s Solid Waste Division is hosting a household hazardous waste collection event for materials such as paint, used oils, pesticides, fluorescent lamps, car batteries and cleaning chemicals.

These materials could contaminate ground water if disposed of improperly or pose a threat to the owner if kept too long.

County residents may drop off household hazardous wastes without charge at the New Smyrna Beach Public Works Department, 124 W. Industrial Park, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.

Blogger Joe Glasse answers the question: Should Obama have received the Nobel Peace Prize?

Create: Fri, 10/23/2009 - 20:21
Author: Joe Glasse

I have two children living in Europe and I have had many visits during the Bush years. We were hated!

My daughter, Jennifer Glasse, who is a journalist with Voice of America, has a very good Norwegian journalist friend, Asne Seierstad, who wrote “ The Book Seller of Kabul.” You should read the book.I was invited to have lunch with my daughter and Asne and during our conversation she said this of George Bush: “He is a dangerous Cowboy.”

That about says it all regarding our perception throughout the world for the Bush and Cheney years.

There was no reason for this. None!

Sheriff's Office: Meth labs in NSB, Port Orange smashed; seven arrested

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Francesco Vezza, 53, of New Smyrna Beach, and Angel Somma, 28, of Edgewater, were among seven people arrested Thursday on drug charges in connection with law enforcement raids on meth labs in Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- One of the largest methamphetamine labs ever found in Volusia County was raided Thursday morning in Port Orange and a second meth lab in New Smyrna Beach was hit as well, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said.

3rd Debate Parts 4-7: Incumbent Sally Mackay and challenger Adam Barringer battle it out in mayoral race

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NSBNEWS.net videos by Sera Frederick. Incumbent Sally Mackay and challenger Adam Barringer went toe to toe over the major campaign differences in the third and final candidates debate sponsored by the Public Watch Committee and NSBNEWS.net, which drew 100-plus people Monday night at the Brannon Center.