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Clinton recognizes water plant staff for statewide win and honors retiring lieutenant
Summary
Council recognized Travis Anderson and Steve Matthews after the town’s water won first place in a North Carolina water-tasting contest and offered a ceremonial tribute and surplus resolution for retiring Lieutenant McCoy.
The Clinton City Council paused its routine agenda July 1 to recognize water utility staff for a statewide award and to honor a retiring police lieutenant.
A staff presenter told the council that Clinton’s water finished first in the North Carolina Rural Water Association’s tasting contest, and that the town has been invited to send representatives to the National Rural Water Association contest in Washington, D.C., in February 2026. The presenter named Travis Anderson, the water production plant superintendent, and Steve Matthews, the senior operator, as the team being recognized.
Separately, the council acknowledged the retirement of Lieutenant McCoy. A police representative praised McCoy’s 13 years of service as services commander and his mentorship of younger officers; the council approved a resolution to surplus his badge and firearm as part of the retirement recognition.
These items were presented as honors and routine acknowledgements rather than policy decisions. The council combined appreciation for staff performance with ceremonial recognition of long service.
