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When they come to the polls Nov. 3, eligible voters in the City of Ellsworth will be asked to invest in their community. Specifically, they will decide whether to approve a proposed .25 percent sales tax increase.If approved, that sales tax would raise an estimated $1.2 million over 10 years.

KANOPOLIS — During the Oct. 13 Kanopolis City Council meeting, council president Michelle Schwerdtfeger expressed concern about communication.During discussion about the treasurer’s report, she asked if the council approved the use of the accounting firm for the financial statements.“Did council...

With the county courthouse officially closed for Columbus Day Monday, employees gathered there for a day of basic training on CPR, AED, first aid and active shooter training.Ellsworth Police Chief Chad Murphy said he was asked to train the courthouse staff on active shooter.

More than 80 people gathered early Friday evening in Ellsworth to meet Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate Adam Hamilton. The pastor-turned-politician hosted the event at the Ellsworth Senior Center.

Emily Burns, Ellsworth’s new city administrator, began her duties Oct. 5.Before her arrival in Ellsworth, Burns was interviewed by the Independent-Reporter via email.

WILSON — At Monday’s meeting of the Wilson City Council, the council, by unanimous consensus, shot down a request by the Ellsworth County Commission to have Mayor Jeff Keith sign a proposed interlocal agreement between the county and all five cities in Ellsworth County, which would implement the...

At Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth City Council, much-needed renovations to the Ellsworth County Courthouse and detention center took one step closer to becoming reality.The council approved adoption of Ordinance No. 3190, which approves the form and authorizes execution of an interlocal...

October means different things to different people. For some, it’s the beginning of spooky season. For others, it’s the real peak time of fall. And for some, it’s all about football.

About 100 feet off the ground, near the end zone, flies a drone.Below, seated in a camping chair, Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School sophomore Darren Kempke records the game action.“It started in eighth grade year,” Kempke said. “I filmed for Coach Hipp.

KANOPOLIS — No city council meeting took place Sept. 8 because not enough council members were in attendance.“It’s been past five minutes, no response from Michelle (Schwerdtfeger, council president),” Mayor Tom Wilkinson said.