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Resident urges more policing resources after shooting; county highlights grants for energy efficiency, Whitmire and industrial water/sewer
Summary
A resident warned council her neighborhood was struck by gunfire and urged more cameras, investigators and forensic capacity; county administrator responded with planned follow-up meetings and announced three grants: an Energy Efficiency Block Grant to replace HVAC in ~12 county buildings, a $750,000 CDBG award for Whitmire improvements, and a ~ $650,000 Rural Infrastructure Authority grant for water/sewer to Mid Carolina Commerce Park.
During public comment, Lily Hunter told council she was alarmed by a December shooting in her neighborhood that left multiple shell casings and two bullets embedded in a nearby home. She said the suspected shooter wore an ankle monitor and appealed to council to provide law enforcement with additional tools"cameras in the neighborhood, more investigators, more forensic people"—and urged that people…
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