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Fuquay Varina swears in new commissioner, proclaims Black History Month and highlights staff recognitions
Summary
At its Feb. 2 meeting, the Fuquay Varina Town Board administered the oath to Commissioner Larry Wayne Smith, read a Black History Month proclamation, accepted a Chamber of Commerce plaque, recognized fire department training, and heard multiple manager updates including summer camp registration and youth sports numbers.
Larry Wayne Smith was sworn in as a Fuquay Varina commissioner at the start of the town board meeting on Feb. 2. Mayor William H. Harris administered the oath of office; Smith said he was honored to return to service and that he looks forward to working with the board.
Mayor Harris read a proclamation designating February 2026 as Black History Month and noted local efforts — including a partnership with the Black History Stakeholders Group and the Fuquay Varina First Landmarks Project — to preserve and celebrate…
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