Author: Ara

The July 20 Board of Commissioners meeting covered two rezonings, a $185,386 REACH grant, Sheriff’s Office radios, and $228,665 for Newton Detention Center medical services.

Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, face painting, and food are listed 5–7 p.m.; Modern Nissan of Hickory is the presenting sponsor.

State audit shows Rocky Mount utility customers not double-billed. But it also points to more than $30k in late payments from council members.

The 4-mile loop course is about 70% trail, with more than 17,950 feet of elevation gain; $125 registration includes a hoodie and a finisher’s award.

Decisions by state and local election boards in NC over early voting sites and handling of personnel issues face pushback over partisanship.

Dallas Woodhouse resigned from NC auditor’s office as more of his pressure on county election boards over early voting plans came to light.

Chief Bryan Adams said the Community Response Police Cadet jobs give college students BLET preparation and paid work inside the department.

Patrol cars park at L.P. Frans Stadium from 5 p.m.; children 12 and under get a free ticket, meal voucher, and amusement pass for the 7 p.m. Augusta game.

Raises for teachers and cops prompted Gov. Stein to accept the state budget despite objections to numerous other tax and policy measures.

Early registration is $30 through Aug. 3, then $35; a headlamp or flashlight is required on the mixed paved and off-road course.