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The secret to a quicker hurricane recovery is hidden in the ground — at least if you ask FPL. The power company is promoting a new program to convince homeowners in older neighborhoods to do away with their overhead powerlines and agree to have them buried in the ground. The company said its research on power outages is clear.

VALDESE — Work on renovations of the Old Rock School can get started after the Valdese Town Council unanimously approved a construction bid during a special meeting on Friday.

After getting input from residents, the Valdese Town Council appeared to agree Thursday night on what their project priorities should be over the next three to five years.

After discussing Old Rock School renovations and what to do to keep the town pool a year-round pool at several previous meetings, the Valdese Town Council once again kicked a

Valdese Town Manager Seth Eckards last day on the job is Dec. 1. Three new members of the board are expected to be sworn in on Dec. 4.

VALDESE -- The Valdese Town Council terminated the town manager at a special called meeting Monday night.

Valdese Town Manager Seth Eckards last day on the job is Dec. 1. Three new members of the board are expected to be sworn in on Dec. 4.

The Valdese Town Council will have three new members come December after Tuesday’s municipal election.

The Rutherford College early voting site is seeing the most voter turnout so far, likely due to the Valdese municipal elections, elections officials say.

Early voting starts this week and those who want to cast a ballot during this election need to take a form of photo ID with them to the precinct.