High Point Council Leaves Door Open on Social Budget Items
High Point city council debated adding funding to the 1976 77 city budget for social programs including the Council on Aging the Drug Action Council and the Youth Services Bureau. A motion to fund the Council on Aging failed for lack of a second but some members urged full review of the three rejected programs. The budget adoption was set for Thursday with a favorable recommendation but motions to amend remained possible.
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Forrest Cates
Enterprise
High Point
Rachel Gray
Council On Aging
Drug Action Council
Youth Services Bureau
Sam Burford
Leo Heer
On Council On Aging
Roger Bell
Triad Council On Aging
Leash Law Challenges as Dog Avoids Pedal Failures
A quirky local item notes a dog struggling with leash enforcement rules while a driver failed to reach the pedals. The piece highlights how pets and owners navigate city leash ordinances amid traffic concerns and humorous misadventures.
End of East Central Urban Renewal in High Point
After 13 years the city moves to close the East Central Urban Renewal project. The City Council will adopt a final wrap-up amendment to settle accounts with the federal government. Only seven or eight parcels remain to be turned over, with remaining property valued under 10000 dollars.
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Forrest Cates
Enterprise
High Point
East Central
Housing Authority
Ken Martin
High Point Housing Authority
Jamestown Budget Hikes by 10500 in Fund Balances
Jamestown plans a 1976 77 budget of about 1301829 dollars with an added 10500 in fund balances. Town Manager Charles Turner notes increases in water sewer fund 75912 to 76412, operating fund to 267045, and adds 230478 for Park 177894 for revenue sharing and 710000 for construction equipment. Tax rate rises to 35 cents per 100, funding garbage service, sheriff patrol, salaries, and ongoing services. Capital outlay allocates 100000 Penny Road project 40000 emergency water line to Greensboro, plus new garbage truck sewer cleaning truck park equipment landscaping and a maintenance building.
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Jamestown
Charles Turner
Turner
Greensboro
County Unemployment Rates Dip Across Triad Area
In April Guilford County posted a 5.4 percent unemployment rate, under the 5.6 percent SMSA average and among the lowest in the six counties. Davidson 5.4 percent, Randolph 6.6, Forsyth 5.3, Yadkin 6.1, Stokes 7.9. total unemployed countywide fell from 32,600 a year ago to 20,900 in April this year.
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Greensboro
Guilford County
Greensboro-High Point-Guilford County
Davidson County
Randolph County
Forsyth County
Yadkin County
Stokes County
SMSA
Assistant DA Endorses Plea Bargaining as Court Practice
North Carolina officials defend plea bargaining as a time and money saver for the justice system. Assistant DA Rick Greeson argues it reduces jury trials and taxpayer costs, while noting risks and the need to know each case well to avoid abuse. He cites juror pay, court staffing, and outcomes as part of the public good and notes limits based on case strength and judge discretion.
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North Carolina
Rick Greeson
High Point Superior Court
Greeson
Losses Reported Across Day Week and Month
Financial summary shows losses totaling 9573 dollars for today and the same amount for the week. The month’s losses reach 108756 dollars, reflecting ongoing cash outflows.
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Council
Sandy
Tim Yow
U.R
East Central Project
Jack Holt
Roy Culler
Jim Pennington
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