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The Drexel Board of Aldermen approved a $5.3 million budget that raises property taxes and utility rates to prioritize recreation, infrastructure, and public safety.
Joshua Anderson combined his passion for fishkeeping and Christianity to open Fishers of Men Aquatics, a new specialty fish store in downtown Drexel focused on community and ministry.
Like many towns throughout the country, Drexel's water infrastructure is aging. With most of the town's pipes older than 50 years, town leaders now have a 10-year plan to make the system more resilient.
Overall, the proposed budget is a slight 0.2% decrease from the current amended budget. It would provide a 4.5% cost of living adjustment for town employees, with about 37% of the budget, $1.9 million, dedicated to salary and benefits costs.
Overall, the proposed budget is a slight 0.2% decrease from the current amended budget. It would provide a 4.5% cost of living adjustment for town employees, with about 37% of the budget, $1.9 million, dedicated to salary and benefits costs.
Now that grading has been completed at Drexel's 100-acre industrial site, Town Manager Bill Carroll and Burke Development Inc.'s Brandon Ruppe provide insight into how they will market the site to companies.
Now that grading has been completed at Drexel's 100-acre industrial site, Town Manager Bill Carroll and Burke Development Inc.'s Brandon Ruppe provide insight into how they will market the site to companies.
Morganton, Drexel, and Valdese received nearly $18 million from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to strengthen water infrastructure after Hurricane Helene.
Duke Energy's proposed 15% rate increase could raise electric bills for many Burke County residents, though impacts will vary depending on whether customers are served by Duke or other local power providers not impacted by the request.
Duke Energy's proposed 15% rate increase could raise electric bills for many Burke County residents, though impacts will vary depending on whether customers are served by Duke or other local power providers not impacted by the request.
