Belmont Residents Oppose Park Lease to College League
Belmont city hearing on leasing Davis Park to Belmont Baseball of the Old North State League prompts resident opposition over traffic noise and safety concerns. The plan would let the league invest 250000 in field repairs for a 10 year lease with possible alcohol sales and advertising rights, while the city retains park ownership. Residents cite sidewalks, sleep disruption, and increased traffic as key issues during testimony.
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Belmont
Davis Park
Belmont Baseball
Michelle Hendrix
Kings Mountain OKs 60.9 million budget with wage hike
City Council approved the 60.9 million fiscal year 2002 budget at the June meeting. The plan includes a 2.5 percent across the board raise for all city employees, a class study for one third of staff focusing on public works and water, and market-based increases for those below market. Property tax remains 48 cents per hundred, electric rates rise about 7 percent, water sewer rates up 9.75 percent, and solid waste jumps to 150 a month. Capital projects total 2.6 million for streetscape and 980k for Davidson Park plus funds for Thombs and Ramseur Parks.
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Kings Mountain
Davidson Park
Thombs Park
Ramseur Park
City Hall
Powell
Teen singer barred from senior year at Cramerton Christian Academy
Bailey Griggs, 17, was told she cannot return for her senior year at Cramerton Christian Academy because her performances at venues serving alcohol conflict with school policies banning attendance at night clubs or bars and gatherings with alcohol. The family says Griggs began singing at age ten, built a career with vocal lessons and small shows, and soon booked a gig at Apollo Theater in New York City.
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Bailey Griggs
Cramerton Christian Academy
Griggs
Jennifer Griggs
Bailey
Academy
Ing
Apollo Theater
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