Public mum as Elon’s town council struggles with proposed tax hike for fire district
The faint creaking and groaning of chairs was just about the only sound that met Elon’s town council this week when its members invited...
Graham mayor blames county tax office revaluations for city’s need to hike property taxes
Graham’s mayor Jennifer Talley spoke with her characteristic self-assurance this week as she reprimanded the county’s tax office over the purported inaccuracy of its...
Burlington city council signs off on ‘budget neutral’ proposals to speed up bus service
Burlington’s leaders have given the green light to a two-part transit plan that contains operational suggestions for the city’s Link Transit bus system as...
City manager proposes 2-cent property tax increase in Graham, 4% hike in water/sewer rates
Graham city manager Megan Garner outlined her proposed budget to the city council Tuesday night at the conclusion of the council’s regular agenda.
Garner is...
Graham city council votes 4-1 to begin Sesquicentennial Park demolition
Graham’s city council laid the foundation this week for an eventual demolition or “reimagining” of the Sesquicentenial Park at the northwest corner of Court...
Graham’s Parsons could be leaving city council sooner than election
Graham city councilman publicly notified fellow councilmen of what many had known for a few months.
Councilman Joey Parsons used his turn during the “council...
Graham city council wants second legal opinion on annexation agreement plan with Burlington
Their attorney sidelined by conflict in his Burlington city council post and not quite trusting the city's junior lawyer, his partner
Graham’s elected officials have...
Arts Around the Square returns on Sat.
Graham Recreation & Parks is excited to bring back the town’s cherished signature event, Arts Around the Square, on Saturday, May 17, 10:00 a.m....
Three Graham city council members lobby for “inside” choice for police chief
Three Graham city council members made clear this week their preference that city manager Megan Garner select an existing Graham police officer for promotion...
Graham city council to consider bids for Sesquicentennial Park
Graham’s city council is slated to consider a range of options on Tuesday from two contractors that have submitted bids to rebuild Sesquicentennial Park.
The...
