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Lenoir City Council appoints committee to coordinate warming and cooling centers after residents describe growing need
Summary
After residents and volunteers described increased demand for meals and shelter, the Lenoir City Council voted to form a committee—including three local pastors and Councilman Robert McNabb—to inventory resources and recommend a coordinated approach to warming and cooling centers.
Mayor Tony Higgins said the council would form a committee to explore whether the city should coordinate warming and cooling centers after several residents and volunteer groups described rising need. The council approved the formation of the committee by roll call; all members present voted "Aye."
The move follows public comments from Christie Viet, director of Colton's Warm Hearts, who told the council her volunteer group has been meeting area needs for two years and has expanded from about 60 meals per service to roughly 105. Viet said churches, individuals and…
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