Mixed verdict on 1977 North Carolina session from Guilford delegation
Guilford County lawmakers reflect on the 1977 General Assembly with praise for education progress especially the reading and testing program and government spending restraint, while criticizing tax reform sentencing overhaul and environmental protection. Critics warn of special interest influence and an insurance bill with potential political repercussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Wilson Utley
Raleigh
North Carolina General Assembly
Guilford County
Jim Hunt
General Assembly
Charlie Webb
Webb
John Ingram
Sawyer
Insulation Omission Spurs School Board Debate At Welcome Elementary
Davidson County school leaders questioned who pays future damages after insulation was left out of pipes during Welcome Elementary construction. An engineer doubts condensation risk, while the board deducts 400 from the plumbing contract and names contractors and an architect for potential liability. They also adopt a 16.8 million budget with per pupil costs rising to 110 and request county approval for travel and meeting expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Grove
Davidson County
Robert Ripple
Welcome
Thad Hartley
High Point
Bob Guarino
Guarino
eAsk County Commissioners
Pilot Life of
Greensboro
Parking Fee Debate Over Farmers Market Continues
High Point City Council discussed waiving a 20 cent parking fee at the city garage during market hours 7 to 9 am but took no action after the city attorney said waivers are not allowed. Councilman Archie Myatt urged relocation of the Farmers Market to boost attendance, noting vendors complain about parking costs and the current site. City Manager Cy Brooks seeks sponsorship to support the market and a new location, with the old site off Centennial Street being abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Archie Myatt
High Avenue
Knox Walker
Myatt
Enterprise
Cy Brooks
Centennial Street
Small Fire Damages Bondsman's Office in Asheboro
A late Thursday fire heavily damaged a bondsman's office in Lawyers' Row on Worth Street. The Asheboro Fire Dept, Asheboro Police Dept, and the State Bureau of Investigation are investigating. Fire Chief John McGlohan says the blaze started in the bondsman Gene See office.
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Don Wrenn
Asheboro
Lawyers’ Row
Worth Street
Asheboro Fire Dept
Asheboro Police Dept
State Bureau of Investigation
John McGlohan
Gene
Small
Revised Pot Law To Have Little Effect
North Carolina legislators passed a bill reducing possession penalties for an ounce of marijuana to a 100 dollar fine with no jail for first offenses. Second offenses carry six months in jail and a 500 dollar fine. previous penalties were harsher. Police doubt the law will deter users, while officials note most cases yield light or suspended sentences.
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Linda Morris
N. C
Tommy Myers
The
High Point
Joe Williams
Chess club showdown leaves players strategizing at Oakview
Jeff Godwin, 11, and David Bodenheimer, 21, contemplate their moves during a Thursday night chess tournament at Oakview Recreation Center. Jeff has about four years of experience and eyes a bold queen move while David remains unreadable.
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Jeff Godwin
David Bodenheimer
Oakview Recreation Center
Jeff
City Manager clears path for eastside subdivision sewer
High Point seeks to lift moratorium on eastside sewage capacity to spur land development. Cy Brooks says relocating work from the 201 project and funding digesters and a new Richland Creek outfall could win state and federal approval and unlock $3 to $4 million for immediate construction. Local officials note rising interest in residential subdivisions once service is secured.
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Forrest Cates
Enterprise City
High Point
Cy Brooks
Brooks
Richland Creek
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Atlanta
Modesto man released on 5000 dollar bond in NC child abduction case
Lawrence Stephens of Modesto California posted unsecured five thousand dollar bond after arrest on abduction charges connected to Tracey Lynn Stephens eight in Thomasville. Police seek to locate Eugene Austin Foley Missouri while Stephens faces extradition and custody hearings in California and North Carolina.
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Lawrence Stephens
Modesto
Calif
California
Stephens
Austin
Foley
Tracey Stephens
Tracey
Kevin
Phyllis Webb
Thomasville
North Carolina
Webb
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Tom Sawyer
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Sonny Hedgecock
Myers
Williams
David
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