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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 Eckard's last day on the job is Dec. 1. Three new members of the board are expected to be sworn in on Dec. 4.