Quotes of the week
“... We would not have moved forward with this difficult decision if we did not believe it was absolutely necessary.”
— J.C. Penney’s spokeswoman Sarah Holland,
On store’s decision to leave Salisbury Mall
“If they take this as an opportunity to de-annex, they are going to open a can of worms for many other municipalities across our state.”
— City Councilman Brian Miller,
On potential consequences if state Legislature backs Rowan County’s attempt to de-annex the airport
“I am very much a collaborator ... That is exactly the kind of work ethic and style that I have.”
— Elaine Spalding,
New president of Rowan Chamber of Commerce
“The sun is not going to raise its prices.”
— Philanthopist Fred Stanback,
Offering to donate $150,000 to install solar panels on top of a new school central office, if it’s built downtown
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“Where there’s life, there’s hope ... It may not be in my lifetime, but I truly believe the doors of the Dunbar Center will reopen.”
— Activist Essie Foxx,
On future of East Spencer’s Paul Laurence Dunbar Center
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