awkward parking in downtown...

Since when is it necessary to redo all of the parking downtown near Monroe's/the old courthouse? I can admit that the parking change near First Nation...er... Community One made a bit of a difference.

The biggest difference is not being able to see oncoming traffic until my car is halfway backed out onto Sunset Ave.

So why change things at the old courthouse/register of deeds? It's a blind turn and if you're the lucky winner of the "parking in the spot nearest the intersection", things may grow to be a bit hairy when backing out to leave. Does Asheboro need that much parking?

Pics to follow.

also, all four quik chek locations in Asheboro have their ABC permits... as well as both of the Lowes Foods stores.

...and now Walmart gains their temporary permits.
So I'm curious where all of the folks that were going to boycott alcohol-supporting business are going to shop now... I'm not trying to be facetious, just curious if these folks are going to stick to their testimony.

Both Wilco-Hess stations also picked up their permits yesterday. It will be interesting to see how these places change their layouts. What is going to go? I know that Lowes Foods (well, I've been told) is going to relocate their card section in order to put in new cooling units for their beer sales. I am just a bit curious about the walmart layout. Will they mimic that of the Randleman walmart? I've no idea.

I'd just be happy if they cleared the cars out of the fire lane/no parking zones.

Also, thank God it's Friday.

ABC? Who's in?

Aunt Betty's Cafe... The Alphabet Store...

I've heard it referred to as a few other code-names in my time, but the curiosity surrounding the ABC for today is simple... and has nothing to do with the retail location itself.

In the megalopolis that is Asheboro, who is applying for ABC sales and who isn't?

With the impending certification of the ABC referendum on tap (pun completely intended) to go through early this afternoon, there is an online database of all ABC permits that have been granted throughout the state for the past 15 years or so. The majority of permits have gone to individuals, but there have been a few businesses that have been listed as well.

The big news will be what names are being added to the list of permit applicants / temporary permit holders over the next 24 hours. It might make it a bit easier to squash those nasty little rumors floating around about who is and is not supporting sales of alcohol in asheboro.

curious? click here to search the database.