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A small-town memorial worth stopping for
The Paper’s Columnists

A small-town memorial worth stopping for

  • By BILL POTEAT bill@thepaper.media
  • Mar 21, 2026

Funds are being raised to provide funding for a parking area adjacent to the Glen Alpine Veterans Memorial. 

Glen Alpine needs to protect its residents
Letters to the Editor

Glen Alpine needs to protect its residents

  • Dec 20, 2025

TO THE EDITOR:

Glen Alpine alderman questions Concerned Citizens group
Letters to the Editor

Glen Alpine alderman questions Concerned Citizens group

  • Oct 25, 2025

Glen  Alpine Alderman Reid Scott questions Concerned Citizens group. 

Glen Alpine denies request for deannexation of property
Glen Alpine

Glen Alpine denies request for deannexation of property

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Sep 13, 2025

The Glen Alpine Board of Aldermen denied a request for a deannexation of property within the town limits. 

Reid Scott appointed Chief of Public Works in Glen Alpine
Glen Alpine

Reid Scott appointed Chief of Public Works in Glen Alpine

  • By MADISON LIPE madison@thepaper.media
  • Sep 13, 2025

Glen Alpine Alderman Reid Scott, who has often been outspoken about a lack of accountability among town workers, has been appointed by his peers to the newly created town position Chief of Public Works.

Why aren't Concerned Citizens of Glen Alpine more involved?
Letters to the Editor

Why aren't Concerned Citizens of Glen Alpine more involved?

  • Aug 9, 2025

Glen Alpine Alderman Reid Scott questions the commitment of members of the Concerned Citizens of Glen Alpine group. 

Glen Alpine alderman vows not to be intimidated
Letters to the Editor

Glen Alpine alderman vows not to be intimidated

  • Jul 12, 2025

Glen Alpine Alderman Reid Scott talks about the issues facing the town. 

Reid Scott questions Frady's motivations for resigning from seat
Letters to the Editor

Reid Scott questions Frady's motivations for resigning from seat

  • By REID SCOTT For The Paper
  • Jun 28, 2025

Glen Alpine Alderman Reid Scott questions Frady's performance on board. 

Scott explores Glen Alpine issues
Letters to the Editor

Scott explores Glen Alpine issues

  • Apr 26, 2025

I learn more every day about why I never wanted to get into politics. I just sat through a town meeting where one alderman read a statement in which there are a few discrepancies.

Glen Alpine should cut budget, not raise taxes
Letters to the Editor

Glen Alpine should cut budget, not raise taxes

  • Apr 19, 2025

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