Growth sparks change in fire departments, EMS
Last year, Troutman Fire Department mounted a campaign to ensure a certain amount of funding for each year.
One reason the department — which has one of the highest call volumes of local volunteer fire departments — decided to press for a voted-in fire tax district was to plan for the growth headed toward that area.
Mooresville faces growth, gangs
The swelling population in the Mooresville area not only means more tax dollars, but it is also taxing the public services, particularly the Mooresville Police Department.
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