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State bill adds referendum on partisan school board elections
RALEIGH — A bill ratified on Thursday adds a referendum to the November ballot asking voters in the Rowan-Salisbury School System district whether they believe the school board election should be partisan or non-partisan. The bill has been in the works between the House of Representatives and the Senate since January of 2023, when Rep. Harry […] The post State bill adds referendum on partisan school board elections appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Iredell County Auctions Off Surplus Items and Vehicles on GovDeals
Iredell County has released miscellaneous items and vehicles to auction on GovDeals, a government surplus auction website. Please click onto the Iredell County Surplus link here to view complete listing.Visit here for more details.
Upcoming Statesville Council Meeting to Address Key City Developments and Infrastructure on May 20
The Statesville City Council meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2024. It will start with standard procedures such as the call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance. The agenda will be adopted followed by a review of the code of ethics, preparing for a structured discussion on civic issues.
Enhancing Safety in Statesville: New Woody Woodard Memorial Fire Station Opens at Key City Junction
The City of Statesville recently opened the new Woody Woodard Memorial Fire Station, marking the grand opening of Fire Station 1. This event underscores the city's commitment to improving public safety and community services. The new station is strategically located at the intersection of Fifth Street, Wilson Lee Blvd, and Charlotte Avenue. It replaces the previous facility on S. Meeting Street, which had been in use for seventy years. The relocation, which began in 2017, aims to enhance service coverage and emergency response times.
NC High School student sues school after being suspended for saying ‘illegal aliens’
NORTH CAROLINA (LOOTPRESS) – A North Carolina High School student is suing his school after they suspended him for saying the phrase ‘illegal aliens’ in class. The 16-year-old’s mother, Leah McGhee, says the lawsuit is warranted because the High School was essentially calling her son a racist, and she doesn’t want his chances of getting […]
Help Strengthen Rowan County's Internet: Participate in the Broadband Speed Test by June 6
Rowan County is applying for state funds to improve its broadband infrastructure, and local residents can help. By taking a simple online speed test, residents can provide data that will support Rowan County's application in a competitive statewide grant process. This effort aims to enhance internet connectivity, which is vital for community development.
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