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YOU be the change!

YOU be the change!

The author, David Smith, is Mt. Gilead’s town manager. Times are changing and there will be new people coming to Mt. Gilead to visit, play, work and live … if we let them. There’s a new trend called “Zoom towns.” The folks behind the organization Save Our Towns said...
YOU be the change!

Town manager: Approach to budget needs to change

The author, David Smith, is Mt. Gilead town manager. I believe that the cities and towns that truly succeed are the ones that allow people to help create success. The more involvement from the community, the greater the chance that the town becomes a better place. And...

Obituary: Thomas Matthew ‘Matt’ Burris 

February 28, 1974 – February 12, 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Matthew “Matt” Burris at Atrium Health Stanly on Saturday, February 12, 2022. He lived almost 48 years as a strong, funny and loving man.  Beloved son,...
Wanted: Lifeguards

Wanted: Lifeguards

The Paw recently did a Q&A interview with Town Clerk Amy Roberts about the pool at Stanback Park and the need to hire lifeguards this summer. Here it is:  What year did the pool originally open? Amy: The pool opened in the mid-60s. It was dedicated to Dr....
YOU be the change!

Who will lead?

The author, David Smith, is Mt. Gilead town manager. We are a community in flux with so much opportunity. We show up to the meetings, we get involved, we talk about being different and being proactive and yet when there is talk of bold change, of the moments of real...