Cherryville Candidates Discuss Growth and Tax Policy
Multiple Cherryville candidates outline plans for balanced growth preserving small town character. They emphasize long range planning, infrastructure renovation, water and sewer upgrades, recreation programs, and keeping city taxes and fees stable while exploring efficient service delivery with potential YMCA programs and selective executive sessions for personnel matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade H. Stroupe Jr
S. Elm St
Panther van Lines
Republican Answers
Cherryville
Cherryville residents seek more county services and downtown revival
In Cherryville residents fault county tax increases and say they receive few benefits. Since 1995, after Carolina Freight closed, economic news has been scarce. People urge intensified city and county recruitment, more shopping options, and youth recreation to attract residents and shoppers.
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Cherryville
YMCA
Hawthorne St
Carolina
Gaston County
Carolina Freight
Belk
Jones
Gastonia Fire Department Marks Centennial and Training Advances
Gastonia honors its fire service history as Chief Robert L. Ridgeway documents the department centennial. The city modernizes training with a 1976 training officer and Gaston College launches an associate degree in Fire Science, with the first grads in May 1976 and city acknowledgment by Mayor T. Jeffers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seagrave
George F. McLaughen
Fire Department
Gaston College
Gastonia Fire
T. Jeffers
Gary Hicks
Robert L. Ridgeway
Gastonia
Braswell death linked to robbery conspiracy charges
Shooting from Braswell case continues as two petitions accuse suspects of conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. Justin Braswell, 19, was shot Sept. 2 while walking home from a Kings Mountain street dance. Police later arrested Slade, Walker, and three others: David Glover, 20, Brian Hemphill, 18, and Timothy McDowell, 19, of Gastonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braswell
Justin
Kings Mountain
Slade
Walker
David Allen Glover
York Road
Brian Hemphill
Pine Manor
Timothy A. McDowell
Walnut St
Gastonia
Easley Faces Budget Crisis and Early Wins in First Year
In his first year governor Mike Easley pushed an agenda for smaller classes and prekindergarten while battling a deep budget crisis. Both parties questioned his outsider status, but he defends his leadership as substantive and effective amid a weak economy.
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Raleigh
Mike Easley
Easley
Mount Holly selects Bobby Black for mayor role
Mount Holly shifts to Bobby Black as mayor after Frank McLean runs for council. Black emphasizes service over titles, aims for proactive growth, improved appearance, and attracting businesses. Residents praise his consensus style and leadership on council. White-listed contact Jason Foster at 704 869 1819.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McLean
Frank
Black
Mount Holly
Robert D. Black Insurance
Billy Jones
Resi
Bryan Hough
Bobby
Jason Foster
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City Council
Chad Steven Daves
First St
Main Street
Economic Development Commission
C.V. Thornburg
Thornburg
Frank Osborne
Spring St
Norris Hoyle
Tion
Democrat
Delview Drive
Nell Parker
Parker
Pine Grove
Ruth Anthony
Faye Jones
Shelby
Wal-Mart
Lincolnton
Anthony
Joshua Lucas
Thomas B. Kakassy, P. A
South Street
Gaston Tire Service
Cqurier
L R
Don Conrad
Phyllis Simpson
Robbie Green
Mark Cash
Mac McCraven
Jerry Simpson
Second Ave
correctiony-Sharp
Iter
Ual
Waite Dousie Hunt Fusion
Qur
Saint Wardell Lane
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