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Fall Safe Disposal Event is Oct. 24 in Concord
CITY OF CONCORD
Clearing out the clutter? Make sure it ends up at the right place. The city of Concord, Cabarrus County Government, and Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont are helping residents safely dispose of unwanted items at the annual Fall Safe Disposal Event on Saturday, Oct. 24.
This community-favorite, free event is for residents and cannot accept drop-offs from organizations or businesses. The Safe Disposal Event is held biannually to provide residents an opportunity to confidently dispose of sensitive documents like tax forms and medical records, as well as electronic waste, unused or expired medications, and lithium-ion batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly way.
To better accommodate the growth of this event, it will now take place at West Cabarrus High School, located at 4100 Weddington Road in Concord.
Again this fall, residents are encouraged to bring their lithium-ion batteries so they can be disposed of properly.
Lithium-ion batteries, commonly found in items like laptop computers, smartphones, power tools, and other highdrain portable, rechargeable electronic devices, can become very dangerous when tossed into the garbage or recycling bin. They can spark and cause fires in collection trucks, the landfill, and the recycling center.
The Safe Disposal event will be drive-thru style. See the guidelines below for more information:
• Paper: limited to five trash bags or banker's boxes per person.
• Electronic waste: televisions, computers, and other devices.
• Unused or expired medications: the city of Concord Police Department will be on-site to safely dispose of unused and expired medications. Needles will not be accepted during this event.
• Lithium-ion batteries: no limits; however, batteries should be placed in a clear, sealed bag, such as a Ziplock bag.
• If you're planning to come to the Fall Safe Disposal Event, look for signage and use the entrance near Iveywood Place Northwest and Fairway Drive Northwest.
NC legislative leaders call for special session
ANNA ROMAN The News & Observer (Raleigh)
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North Carolina Republican legislative leaders are calling for a special General Assembly session to "provide relief from high gas and diesel prices."
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger and House Speaker Destin Hall said in a post on the social media website X Saturday afternoon that they would call legislators back for a special session, and additional details would be released at a future date.
"North Carolina families and farmers are feeling the impacts of rising fuel costs every day," the X post said. "They need real relief and they need it now."
The lawmakers did not specify what sort of relief they had in mind, but other states have rolled back gasoline and diesel taxes to bring down the price per gallon.
Earlier last week, Gov. Josh Stein directed state staff to suspend penalties for using off-road diesel in trucks and other on-road vehicles, The News & Observer previously reported. That would allow farmers to use tax-free diesel fuel on roads as well as on field equipment.
Diesel prices have skyrocketed in North Carolina since February, when the United States and Israel began military attacks on Iran, rising from under $4 in February to $6.25 in September, The News & Observer reported previously.
In a news release, House Democratic Leader Robert Reives called the special session an election distraction.
"After 16 years with nearly complete control of the state, Legislative Republicans have done nothing to make life more affordable for North Carolinians," Reives said. "In fact, they have made life harder and much more expensive for almost everyone. Now, just weeks before voters can hold them accountable at the ballot box, they are trying the first in what will surely be many attempts to distract from their horrible record."
Faith-values
Spotlight
In Brief
Piedmont Choral Society offers older, traditional hymns and anthems at Oct. 11 event
Join the 80-voice Piedmont Choral Society for an afternoon of older, traditional hymns and anthems, hymns stories and other special music. Lift your voice with the choir to sing songs that stir your memory and fill your heart.
Joseph Judge is artistic director and John Posey is accompanist for the choral society. It is a free event and no tickets are required.
Bring canned goods for the Cooperative Christian Ministry (CCM) to help feed the hungry.
All are welcome to the event on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 950 Bradley St., Concord. Call 704-699-6053 for more information.
150-acre tract of land preserved
Land lies at edge of Iredell, Alexander counties
JOHN DEEM WinstonSalem Journal
Protected land owned by the Boone family includes forest and a
tributary of Rocky Creek.
THREE RIVERS LAND TRUST PHOTOS
A 150-acre tract of newly protected land includes the peak of
Shumaker Mountain.
A 150-acre tract at the border of Iredell and Alexander counties – including the peak of 1,700-foot Shumaker Mountain – will be permanently protected from development under a newly completed conservation easement.
The property also includes mature forests and a stretch of an unnamed tributary of Rocky Creek.
Shumaker Mountain is part of the easternmost extent of the Brushy Mountain chain.
The Boone family owns the land. The late Harry Vester Boone Jr. envisioned conserving the land. After Boone's death, his son, John, and other family members worked with the Three Rivers Land Trust to fulfill that wish.
"The mountain has meant so much to our family over the years," John Boone said. "Knowing that its forests, springs and wildlife will always be there and that we were able to carry out our father's wishes to conserve this special place, provides a particularly meaningful kind of gratification."
The Boones' commitment is especially meaningful because of the land itself, said Kyle Shores, Three Rivers Land Trust senior land protection specialist.
"The property's forests, wildlife habitat and water resources all contribute to its conservation value, and the inclusion of the Shumaker Mountain peak makes this property especially significant," he explained.
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