Belmont Chief Charlie Franklin Fired for Misconduct
Belmont Police Chief Charlie Franklin was terminated for unsatisfactory performance and conduct harming the department. A two page letter from Belmont City Manager Barry Webb cites repeated absences harassment of an employee and deletion of a traffic report along with failure to address a hostile work environment and internal policy violations. It notes noncompliance with internal affairs promotions and demotions procedures and directs readers to the Gaston Gazette for full details.
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Belmont
Charlie Franklin
Barry Webb
Franklin
Webb
Go Ape Plans for Gaston Park Climbing Course Stall
Go Ape has paused plans for a zip line and ropes course at Poston Park after reconsideration prompted by concerns over competition. The project, pitched as a revenue-sharing public-private venture, would have required no county capital. Commissioners had begun negotiating, with Go Ape highlighting the Wake County course as a nearby example.
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Go Ape
Gaston County Parks and Recreation
Poston Park
Lowell
Metro Charlotte
Greenville
S.C
Parks and Recreation
Cathy Hart
North Carolina
Wake County
Raleigh
Charles Tresky
Gaston
Mike Hensdy
Wacltte
Zach Vinson
Avett Vinson
Carl Baker Jr
Belmont council upholds former police chief termination
Belmont officials confirm investigation into former police chief Charlie Franklin, who was fired for alleged misuse of public money and other misconduct. A redacted 160 page report was reviewed by council members, who signed waivers not to discuss findings.
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Belmont
Co Cil
Charlie Franklin
Franklin
Barry Webb
Belmont City Council faces call for in-depth review
City officials debate how to handle the investigation as Belmont councilman Richard Turner urges thorough review. Ryan Schrift notes SBI handles criminal probes and ISS was hired for personnel matters. Gaston County District Attorney Locke Bell mentions SBI can be involved, but private firms are also possible.
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Belmont City
Richard Turner
SBI
ISS
Ryan Schrift
Gaston County
Locke Bell
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