After a short absence, the WHKP RADIO WEB POLLS are BACK.
Due to an electronic update, polls that had been a regular feature of the WHKP WEB SITE (www.whkp.com) was taken out of use for a while, but as of last week, it is up and running again, after being updated, according to a station spokesman.
The new poll location is on the very FRONT PAGE of the WHKP WEB SITE (www.whkp.com) for easy access and allows those visiting the page to make a simple YES or NO vote.
The first question posed for this new poll was - "DO YOU THINK THE APPLE FESTIVAL SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO SELL BEER". From the 51 who cast a vote, 26 said YES and 25 said NO.
Actually, what has been suggested for the Apple Festival organization is to consider the sale of beer at central locations after proof of age has been determined and then allowing those choosing to purchase, the free access to carry the beer in a non-glass container throughout the downtown streets. Currently the Rhythm & Brews feature during certain Thursdays in downtown Hendersonville allows beer to be purchased with a wrist-band to be worn while at the event. However, the public can consume these alcoholic products only in the aresa of the event.
Some commentary against the selling of beer during Apple Festival time in downtown Hendersonville mentioned that the Apple Festival is a 'family event' and that alcoholic products being consumed during this time by event-goers walking around would not be in the best interest of the general public. Other comments pointed to the wildly successful Bele Chere event staged for many years in downtown Asheville which allowed the street sale of beer. Some say that fact alone is what finally caused the event to be discontinued.
The current poll being displayed concerns the proposed NCDOT renovation to Highland Lake Road that runs from the Spartanburg to Greenville Highways. The Flat Rock Council has approved the plan that is said to straighten curves on the existing road and add bicycle paths and sidewalks.
This is your invitation to visit this new POLL LOCATION (www.whkp.com) and cast your vote. It can be found on the very front page of the WHKP WEB SITE.
