Sylva North Carolina Lodging

Resolved Question: Are Visitor passes given at Ramstein Air Base?

I'm currently in north carolina, but i'm thinking about going to ramstein to find work, I was wondering would they allow an american to get a visitor pass to find work and possibly stay at the lodge so i could find work on base.

Resolved Question: Are Visitor passes given at Ramstein Air Base?

I'm currently in north carolina, but i'm thinking about going to ramstein to find work, I was wondering would they allow an american to get a visitor pass to find work and possibly stay at the lodge so i could find work on base.

Resolved Question: How can I convince my mom to let me go on my High School's ski trip?

My teacher Mrs.Less announced that our high school would be having a ski trip, like last year. I didn't go last year, and I really want to go this year. But I don't plan on skiing. And my mom says that that's a waste of money and I'll just be stuck inside. Not true. There are two different deals. Skiing, and non skiing. Skiing: $145 Non:$100 The resort also has a 10 lane bowling alley, spa, movie theater, indoor pool, and gym. So I wont be stuck inside doing NOTHING. Plus, Id go outside and have snowball fights with my friends. Who really want to go and probably are. Two of my teachers are going as chaperons, and two parents that my mom likes are as well. The package without skiing includes lunch at the resort, lodging at the resort, and I think something else. The trip is 3 days. we'll leave on Sunday and come back Tuesday, and its in West Virgina, we live in North Carolina. My mom also says that even though the price is cheap {$100}, I'd still have to buy the right clothes.Like turtle necks, gloves, sweaters, jacket, and ski pants so my jeans wont get wet from the snow and I get sick, and the right shoes. Plus, extra money for lunch and dinner on Sunday and Tuesday, cause the lodge will only give us free lunch on Monday{I don't plan on eating dinner, just lunch, and not that much anyways}. How can I convince my mom to let me go? And she cant come to chaperon either. Shes a teacher at my school and can only miss so many days, which shes maxed out, so she cant get off for those two days and go.thanks! side note---- whose ever gone to a ski resort like this, what kind of clothes and shoes should I get? I have no snow stuff what so ever! I go out in the snow when ever it does snow wearing jeans, a thermal and a hoodie! also, were we'll be staying, the girls will stay in one lodge and the guys in another. and for clothes, I have scarfs, and thermals from Areo, but nothing thats built for snow like that

Resolved Question: Where are all the illegal apologists now illegal goes on shooting spree four people dead is their a revolving?

Where are all the illegal apologists now illegal goes on shooting spree four people dead is their a revolving door at the border ? And people want our borders wide open so anybody can come & go as part of their basic human rights with no immigration status check due to racial profiling?A man accused of murdering four people in Mount Airy Sunday was in the U.S. illegally and had been deported previously, an official with a federal agency confirmed Friday. Marcos Chavez Gonzalez, 26, of 146 Southridge Road, re-entered the country after his deportation, according to Barbara Gonzalez of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), an agency of the Department of Homeland Security. In reacting to this disclosure Friday afternoon, Mount Airy Police Chief Dale Watson indicated that it makes the circumstances behind Sunday’s fatal shootings all the more disturbing. “It’s just very troublesome that he was deported at one point and then did get access back into our country,” Watson said of the alleged murderer and his illegal immigration status. The police chief added that the ability of such individuals to re-enter the U.S. is a major problem for law enforcement in trying to keep communities safe. “It has the potential to create issues like we’re dealing with today,” Watson said in reference to the suspect’s alleged murder of the four victims using a high-powered assault rifle. They were shot in the parking lot of two Worth Street businesses, Wood’s TV Inc. and Chilton Insurance Group Inc. Watson said Friday that city police still have not arrived at a motive for the crime, despite numerous contacts with witnesses to the shootings and others linked to those involved. Several possibilities are being investigating, including one that the deaths resulted from a love affair gone bad, with authorities saying they do not believe it was a random event. After the incident, Marcos Chavez Gonzalez fled to Henry County, Va., where he was arrested at a Super 8 motel early Monday. The convicted felon subsequently was returned to North Carolina and is being held without privilege of bond on four counts of first-degree murder. Gonzalez was imprisoned after a 2002 conviction in Surry County for kidnapping a minor and a probation violation, with the felony kidnapping violation requiring him to register as a sex offender. He was released in January 2007 after a total of nearly five years behind bars. A detainer was issued for Gonzalez following his imprisonment, which is filed in cases in which some other agency seeks to take custody of an inmate upon his or her release from the North Carolina prison system. “In this case, it was a request from ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),” said Keith Acree, director of public affairs for the state penal department. “The feds had an interest in him as part of a deportation case,” Acree explained. Barbara Gonzalez, who handles ICE activities in North Carolina, said that Marcos Gonzalez was in fact deported after his release from prison, only to illegally re-enter the country. “ICE has lodged a detainer against Mr. Gonzalez” for immigration violations, she added Friday of his present status. If the illegal immigrant were to receive a prison sentence in North Carolina for the latest crime, under the new detainer “we will reinstate his prior removal once he is transferred into our custody,” the ICE official said. Assuming such an incarceration occurs, “he will be turned over to ICE custody upon the completion of his prison term,” she added. Those killed Sunday included brothers Javier Manuel Martinez, 21, and Juan Manuel Martinez, 26; their cousin, Victor Alfonso Martinez-Jimemiz, 22; and Marcos Oviedo Aguilar, 22, a friend of the three. All lived in the Mount Airy-Surry County area. http://www.mtairynews.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Murder+suspect+here+illegally%20&id=4368945-Murder+suspect+here+illegally&instance=home_news_lead

Resolved Question: If a seller misrepresents a listing can i sue for damages and fails to disclose mold issues?

I recently made a bid on a house in north carolina, it was accepted and we had a inspection. The inspection found a few issues but the biggest two were mold and the garage could not provide parking as specified in the listing. When mold was found, first the seller said all he needed to do was wash it, I protested and they agreed to address the issue, our realtor told us they knew about the mold, they had problems in the past with it. Second issue was the garage, the sellers put hot water boiler and laundry hookups in the garage that prohibits us from using it for parking of a vehicle, If we park the car in the garage we could not close the garage door nor could we do laundry because the car would be right up against the washer/dryer and water heater not counting not be able to close the door to protect against the cold. Seller refuses to address this issue nor will he take money off the price of the house. Can I sue for money spent for inspections, traveling to the house, food lodging, etc.

Resolved Question: STATE TAXES CAN ANYONE HELP?

I lived in Virginia from 1969-1982 and again from 1999-2007. When I returned to Virginia in 1999 it was after a year long situation I had while a Probation Officer in New Jersey. I was the Officer in charge of the Family Crisis Unit and a telephone call led to my having a case of a troubled teen-ager. This teen murdered an eleven year old in the neighborhood. As a result the community was outraged that the Judge in charge of the case sent him home. The community call for the Judge to be dis-robed. He in turn retaliated against me and for a year I was subjected to numerous hearings and transfers and false charges. I managed to successfully get through all that was thrown at me until the last few months when false accusations were being lodged against me because I did nothing wrong to place blame and in the end I had to retire with ordinary disability. I worked very hard to get where I was and with one incident my years of hard work was destroyed through no fault of my own. When I finally got myself together I moved to Virginia and lived with my son. I had 0 income from September 1998 until January 1999. Needless to say it was a devastating ordeal and I finally managed to get some part time work. When I went to file my taxes I was told that disability income was not taxable and I believed that the money I made from outside of Virginia should not be taxed. I could not find anyone who knew what the laws were I even went to the Virginia tax department but they said they only collect the tax they don't answer questions. I filed what I thought was correct. In 2006 I paid some back taxes,penalty and interest, by that time I was looking for someplace to live and the cost of houses in Virginia was out of my range. When I finally found a house I could afford $45,900. in North Carolina and moved in 2007. I wanted to get all the Virginia Taxes settled and hired an attorney over the computer BJ Haynes. At first he told me that disability retirement was not taxable now he tell me that Virgina says if I can work I am not disabled? He did nothing for nearly a year and now one year is in collections. This attorney filled all the forms from 2003 - 2007 at a cost of $4,637.50. Needless to say I am devastated. I paid him on a credit card that I still owe over $2,000. and I have the final bill of another $2,137.50. I read on the internet that there is amnesty for Virginia taxes starting July 2009. Would I be eligible for any relief? had I known Mr. Haynes was not going to do anything to argue my case for relief I would have never gone to him. All he did was download forms and fill in the information he did no representing to the Tax department concerning my disability. Please can you understand paying $4637.50 just to file form Please help. I know I was stupid trusting someone to help now I am stuck with two large bills. I am 66 years old and there are no jobs here in North Carolina. I worked hard all my life and just want to enjoy what time I have left without living with all this anxiety. Please Help Paula Jacques

Resolved Question: Where can I go to participate in a sweat lodge ceremony in North Carolina or surrounding states?

Me and my boyfriend are going on a roadtrip over to the coast, and desperately are looking to join in a sweat lodge ceremony. It's been hard to find any information on the internet other than just explaining the ceremony, Please help!

Resolved Question: New anime convention in North Carolina,2010?

Hi! I'm a frequent con goer and have been attending animazement in north Carolina for the past 4 years. This year there was a flyer handed out that had information for a new convention to be held at The Great Wolf Lodge, in concord. It started with an 'I' and was supposed to happen in January, I think. I can't seem to remember what it's called. I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me what it was called, and possibly send me a link to their website if there is one! THANKS!

Resolved Question: What's a good beach in North Carolina for swimming?

We ( two adults and two kids 15 and 8) are looking for a nice beach in North Carolina for swimming and playing in the sand. We want to stay for about a week, so if you have lodging suggestions that would be great. We don't fish or have a boat, but we do have a dog. Any suggestions?

Resolved Question: Are more employers using e-verify? Does this mean it is working?

More employers turning to the federal program they hope will help them avoid hiring illegal immigrants. By Franco Ordoñez fordonez@charlotteobserver.com Posted: Wednesday, May. 13, 2009 Mandi Bickes of ResourceMFG interviews a client. The company has enrolled in E-Verify. T. ORTEGA GAINES – OGAINES@CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM More Information This Land: Which companies are checking? A worn red, white and blue sign taped to the front door of ResourceMFG warns potential hires that the recruiter uses a federal program to root out illegal immigrants. Branch manager Tamara Mantooth put the sign up about two months ago when she noticed that nearly half the company's applicants presented questionable IDs. “It was interesting,” she said. “After we put the sign up, some people would come up to the door, look at the sign and then turn away.” Her company is one of a growing number in North Carolina and across the country enrolling in E-Verify, a once-obscure program run by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. Critics say it's a flawed and expensive program that doesn't deter illegal immigration. But as the Obama administration warns that it will focus on employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants, N.C. firms are choosing the free and voluntary program in record numbers. In the past two years, the number of enrolled N.C. companies has increased by more than 700percent to 2,567. Local participants include Bank of America, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and the Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge. Last year, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, made more than 6,000 workplace arrests; 135 were employers and managers. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told a Senate hearing last week that ICE can do better. “Active enforcement of our immigration laws must address not just the illegal workers themselves,” she said, “but also the employers who hire illegal labor and fuel the phenomenon of illegal immigration into the United States.” Worried about raids Gilberto Bergman, president of Bergman Brothers Staffing of Charlotte, says companies can no longer claim they didn't know they hired workers using fake IDs. He said companies are using E-Verify to protect themselves in the event of raids or investigations. Bergman cited an October raid of an N.C.-based House of Raeford Farms plant in Greenville, S.C. More than 300 workers were detained. The plant manager, the human resource manager and about a dozen supervisors were arrested on immigration charges.“When you actually hear that they're going to go ahead and prosecute, take to court the people who actually did the hiring, that's a big concern for HR people,” he said. “Employers are paying a lot more attention to who they are hiring, especially here in the Carolinas,” A 2006 Observer investigation found illegal immigrants working for major N.C. road-building companies using Social Security numbers that were fake, stolen or belonging to dead people. Using payroll records from contractors, including Rea Contracting of Charlotte, the newspaper found questionable Social Security numbers for a third of 85 workers. Rea is now using E-Verify, according to ICE. Advocates, critics E-Verify was first tested in 1997 so employers could compare employment forms to Social Security and immigration records. Participation nationally has been expanding at a rate of about 1,000 new employers a week, Napolitano said. More than 122,000 employers are enrolled, nearly five times more than in 2007. Last year, President Bush signed an order requiring companies that do business with the federal government to use E-Verify. South Carolina, Arizona and Mississippi require all employers to use E-Verify, according to the National Immigration Law Center. North Carolina passed a law in 2006 requiring that all state employees, including those at universities, be vetted by E-Verify. Opponents claim the program does not effectively reduce illegal immigrants. The Immigration Policy Center, a pro-immigrant research group, says E-Verify ensnares American job seekers in database errors, adds to employers' costs and “does not actually prevent undocumented immigrants from getting jobs.” The Congressional Budget Office estimated that expanding the federal verification program could cost $17billion over the next 10 years. But Napolitano endorses E-Verify, saying ICE has fixed many of its shortcomings. Mantooth said using the program is a business advantage. Companies don't want to risk paying for expensive training only to find out the worker is in the country illegally. “I don't understand why anyone would not take advantage of this,” she said. “We don't want a reputation as a company that would place workers who were not eligible to work in the United States.” http://www.charlotteobserver.com/597/story/721012.html _________________