Storm sewer work advances on the Avenue projects
Storm sewer progress speeds along the Avenue with Spring weather in the South Ward. Ditches near the Christian Church to the Hospital to be finished next week. North Ward gets top surface work and gravel in two business blocks. Completion forecasts range from April 20 to May 1 depending on weather. Stormey Weather now rides a motorcycle while Chief Early commands a squad car. Traffic on residential streets detours should ease as work ends.
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Early
New State Law For Elections
A Senate bill presented by Senator Julian Allsbrook with State Elections Board approval proposes election rule changes. Officials’ daily pay rises from 3 to 4 dollars, precincts over 1200 votes split, a state wide county-State registration book, party specific registration books, and polling hours set from 7 am to 6 pm.
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Senate
Julian Allsbrook
State Elections Board
Roanoke Rapids Police Reform Under New Chief
A new era begins under Chief T. A. Early with the abolition of the fee system for Roanoke Rapids officers. The city treasury will receive all arrest and subpoena fees as Early reshapes patrols with set hours and ward assignments, effective April 1.
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Roanoke Rapids
T. A. Early
State Highway Patrol
North Carolina
Mr. Early
Chief Early
Early
Dobbins and
Lewter
North Ward
Dobbins
Uty
Massey
Greene Wll
Greene
Seargant Kirkland
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High Point College
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