Residents press mayor over protest confrontation; mayor apologizes
Oct 6, 2026
Oct 6, 2026
Multiple residents told the Winston City Council they were hurt by a recent confrontation between a protester and the mayor, with some calling for accountability. Mayor Knewton apologized in public and councilors offered to meet with concerned constituents.
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Mayor Knewton faced repeated public criticism during the council’s Oct. 5 meeting after several residents described a confrontation at a recent protest.
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