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Street, park bonds pass
By RICK MERCIER
Editor
Voters on Tuesday gave the town the authority to issue $7 million in general obligation bonds to finance road improvements and parks and recreation initiatives.
The bond referendum, which was the town’s first in 15 years, passed by a wide margin. The street bonds passed with 79 percent of the vote. The open space bonds garnered 74 percent. [more]Artist seeks support for Clayton Center mural
 | | Local artist Dorothy Demboski will reproduce this painting as a mural inside The Clayton Center. |
By RICK MERCIER
Editor
Dorothy Demboski is ready to adorn a wall on the second floor of The Clayton Center with a mural – but she’s looking for a few good donors to support the project.
The Town Council gave the go-ahead last month for the local artist to paint the circular artwork, which will be 10 feet in diameter and depict various scenes around Clayton. [more] |
Carter receives warm Clayton welcome
 | | Former President Jimmy Carter signed books for over 700 people May 2 at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Clayton. Photo by Stewart McLeod |
By RICK MERCIER
Editor
Of the more than 700 people who lined up to see former President Jimmy Carter May 2 at Wal-Mart, Alex Lee was the only one in uniform.
The 9-year-old was wearing his Bear Scout attire because he and his dad were on their way to a Scout camping excursion on the Outer Banks.
Alex came prepared for his weekend outing but wisely decided to leave one item behind in the car before meeting America’s 39th president. [more] |
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07.MAY.08 Woodall wins another term; Carroll to face Rouzer
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