Luci Weldon

1 week ago | lakegastongazette-observer.com | Luci Weldon

On Tuesday morning, a ribbon-cutting ceremony provided the official welcome for barber Stephen Shearin and his business, Village Barbershop, in downtown Warrenton. For Shearin, the word “village” in the name carries special significance as it reflects the support and guidance he has received over the years from instructors, fellow barbers, family and friends as he moved along his career path. “It takes a village to make a business,” he said. “It’s not just me.

1 week ago | lakegastongazette-observer.com | Luci Weldon

During its recent work session, Warren County administration asked the Board of County Commissioners for guidance in how to handle grievances against county volunteers. County Board Chair Angelena Kearney-Dunlap told board members that county administration had received a grievance and brought it before the board “for information and consensus” because there is not a specific policy concerning grievances against volunteers.

1 week ago | lakegastongazette-observer.com | Luci Weldon

The proposed county budget for fiscal year 2025-26 sets the tax rate at 59.5 cents per $100 valuation. Warren County Manager Crystal Smith and Interim Finance Officer Charles Murray presented the proposed budget during the Board of County Commissioners’ budget work session on May 14. Budget overviewIn providing her budget message, Smith explained that revaluation has had a significant impact on the county’s tax base.

1 week ago | warrenrecord.com | Luci Weldon

During its May 14 work session, Warren County administration asked the Board of County Commissioners for guidance in how to handle grievances against county volunteers. County Board Chair Angelena Kearney-Dunlap told board members that county administration had received a grievance and brought it before the board “for information and consensus” because there is not a specific policy concerning grievances against volunteers.

1 week ago | lakegastongazette-observer.com | Luci Weldon

State. Rep. Rodney D. Pierce visited Warren County on Monday night as part of a series of Town Hall Meetings he is conducting in the counties that make up House District 27: Warren, Halifax and Northampton. Pierce told his audience that having Town Hall Meetings is important because elected officials must be accountable to their constituents, and because not everyone can travel to the Legislative Building in Raleigh to meet with him there.