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No tax increase for Troy residents

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Troy Town Board approved this year’s budget last week, keeping the town’s tax rate at 46 cents per $100 valuation, the same tax rate the town has maintained for the past 35 years. While the ra… Read more

Mt. Gilead: A plan for growth

Mt. Gilead residents finally got to see the comprehensive plan the town has been working on since 2019. Much of the early work began long before COVID arrived, with Mosaic gathering informatio… Read more

Mayor signs papers for sale

Star Mayor Mary O’Brien told the board of commissioners at the May 10 meeting that she had “signed the papers” to finalize the purchase of 2.5 acres of the town-owned plot adjoining Town Hall … Read more

Trash is big issue in town

The town of Troy is looking to address the growing issue of trash in and around the town by hiring an individual to focus solely on trash pickup. Town Manager Greg Zephir noted that he is also… Read more

Hall of Fame inductee
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Hall of Fame inductee

Star’s Brian Hinson has achieved what few people ever do...selection for induction into the Catawba College Hall of Fame, recognized for his contribution to the football team while a student a… Read more

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ROBERT HARRIS

Robert Clark “Bo” Harris, 83, of Eagle Springs, passed away Ju…

WILLIAM PEMBERTON

William Kent Pemberton, 57, of Wadeville, passed away June 9, 2021.

BOBBY SCARBORO

Bobby Ray Scarboro, 68, of Virginia, formerly of Mt. Gilead, p…

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