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Residents urge action after repeated explosive target blasts near Pinecroft homes
Summary
Multiple Randolph County residents told commissioners that large Tannerite charges have shaken homes, frightened children and pets, and in some cases caused property damage; speakers urged local limits and raised questions about enforcement and past filings with county agencies.
At the May 4 Randolph County Board of Commissioners meeting, a succession of Pinecroft-area residents urged the board to address repeated, loud explosive target charges — commonly called Tannerite — being set off near houses.
“It literally felt like a piece of a plane fell off and hit my roof,” said one resident, describing how their house shook and a family dog hid under a desk. Bud Kauffman, who said he lives about 100 yards from the shooting site, told commissioners this was the fourth occurrence and that his neighborhood had experienced damage to homes and vehicles. “This is the fourth…
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