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NASCAR Hall of Fame announcement fuels memories of 1979 Daytona 500
YouTube download / NASCAR video / Below, Highlights of the 1979 Daytona 500 won by Richard Petty and the fisticuffs that ensued after the finish between Cale Yarborough and the Allisons, the latter illustrated in the photo at left as well. This was the first Daytona 500 broadcast live on television. Ken Squier of CBS Sports called the race.
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Smyrna Yacht Club in New Smyrna Beach sails along with new general manager
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Courtesy photo / There is a changing of the guard at the Smyrna Yacht Club in New Smyrna Beach. Sean McGuidwin, shown far left, has taken over as general manager for Sandy Lounsbury, shown at right. Standing in the middle is Commodore Ron Blackwood.NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- It was the burgee as well as the torch that was passed to Sean McGuidwin as the new general manager of the Smyrna Yacht Club from Sandy Lounsbury who has retired after seven years at the helm and 30 years altogether.
The announcement was made Tuesday, though the transition was made earlier this month.
Family Spring Expo in New Smyrna Beach celebrates children
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Photos by Henry Frederick and videos by Sera Frederick / The spotlight was on children at Saturday's "Family Spring Expo" at New Smyrna Beach's Riverside Park.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Children of all ages, from newborn to those on the cusp of 18, were welcomed and honored at the inaugural KC Society's "Family Spring Expo" at Riverside Park.
Firefighters actively working half a dozen fires throughout Volusia County, including those in Oak Hill and DeLand
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OAK HILL -- Firefighters from Division of Forestry, Volusia County Fire Services and additional task force teams of city firefighters are working six active fires throughout the county this morning, including a 35-acre fire in Oak Hill near Volco and Beacon Light roads.
Crews remained on scene overnight, with mop up operations expected to continue at all locations throughout the day today, Volusia County spokeswoman Joanne Megley said, adding, of the Oak Hill fire in particular, "There were a number of homes threatened, but no evacuations were ordered."
New Smyrna Beach: Flock together
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You may have heard this saying before, I have. It is based on the theory that "Like attracts Like" or the "Law of Attraction." The Law of Attraction says: That which is like unto itself is drawn.
This explains why we enjoy the company of people who are most like us, and why some people become best friends compared with "two boaters passing each other in the Intercoastal with a mere wave."
Redistricting: What it means for New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange and other local cities
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Every decade since 1790, the federal government has administered the United States Census. This survey, which is mandated by the U.S. Constitution, gathers population data and statistics for the entire nation.
The information collected by the census is used in a variety of important ways, but of chief concern for Florida right now
Wild fires continue to make for heavy smoke throughout Volusia County as firefighters battle four active blazes
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Courtesy photos / With at least four active wild fires, including a large one in the Maytown Road area, shown here, at and at least half a dozen still simmering for several days, firefighters throughout Volusia County continue to work them this morning.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- James Arlotta loves to take his early run on the beach, but not this morning.
"The air is full of smoke," the 54-year-old beachside resident said. "I was out in the smoke all day yesterday and it bothered my eyes and breathing. So when I got up this morning and went outside the smoke was so thick I didn't think it would be healthy to run in."
Smoke is everywhere and driving is particularly hazardous on the interstates.
Firefighters from the Division of Forestry, Volusia County Fire Services, and additional task force teams of city firefighters, continue to work four active fires on this Thursday morning while monitoring several other fires closely, with mop up as needed, throughout Volusia County.
"There are no evacuations at this time," Volusia County spokeswoman Joanne Magley told NSBNews.net at 7:30 a.m.
Key to better economy is dealing with unemployment
Watching people here in New Smyrna Beach, and across the country for that matter, struggle with the unemployment problem naturally brings up the most basic of questions: “Why do we have such a mess and what can we do about it?”
The first part of the question is best answered as follows: The bad economy and bad employment problems stem directly from very bad government policies, which will keep the country in the economic and employment doldrums for the foreseeable future.
The second part of the question can be answered by the following, though getting politicians to act is a whole other ballgame: Stated briefly, the keys to a good economy are low taxes, few regulations, sound money, free flowing foreign trade and a legal system that protects property rights.
Party's on Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach tonight with the Seaside Fiesta
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NSBNews.net videos by multimedia editor Sera Frederick / The above videos show our coverage of the Seaside Festival on Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach. The video to the left shows highlights from the 2010 festival and the video to the right shows highlights from the 2009 festival.
Tonight's Seaside Fiesta runs from 5 to 9 p.m. NSBNews.net will have extensive coverage.