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Mills River council scolds sheriff on contract in 3-2 vote
Mills River officials spar with county over a $38,000 rise in the sheriff department contract, approving a $109,000 annual cost after tense debate. Mayor Freeman and Councilman Gonce criticized the county’s accounting and negotiating process, while the town also sought turnover of police equipment bought in past years.
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Mills River
Sheriff’s Department
Larry Freeman
Tommy Thompson
Freeman
Shanon Gonce
Gonce
Thompson
Steve Carter
Steve Wyatt
Carter
County Commission
Gance
Jeff Wells
Sheriff's Department
Wayne Carland