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Cherryville, NC (WNN)- The Cherryville City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 13, 2025. The meeting started with an invocation from Pastor Matt Thomas of Second Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. It was attended by city officials, residents, and members of Scout Troop 323.
During the Mayor's comments, Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam announced that the new roof at the city's historic museum is now complete. He mentioned that city workers have taken the Eagle newspapers from the ambulance bay and moved them to the museum. He also noted that plans are underway for a new library within the museum, which will feature newspapers dating back to the 1930s. He also mentioned that Five Spur Steak House has opened on Main Street and has already seen a great turnout.
Beam pointed out that residential development is moving forward at Meritage Homes (located off of Requa Road) and True Homes (off Highway 150 West). Meritage has acquired additional permits over several weeks and plans to build 3 to 4 houses each month. True Homes has received permission from the Department of Transportation to build Phase 1 of its development, which features one entry off Highway 150 and a public safety entrance located on Eaker Drive. The planning and zoning board anticipates that True Homes will start the permit process in the near future.
The Calico Creek development on Requa Road in Cherryville NC as of October 14th, 2025
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Maintenance work is currently underway on the water tower tank at Keystone. Follow-up maintenance is scheduled for the Academy Street tank. This is part of a 15-year plan to maintain the city's reliable water quality and infrastructure.
Lastly, from the mayor's comments, Cherryville's event coordinator, Emily Dellinger, would like to remind everyone of two upcoming events in town, effective as of this week. On Thursday, October 16, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., there will be an opportunity to connect with fellow Chamber of Commerce members at Carolina Federal Credit Union. And on Friday, October 17, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Scaryville will be happening on Main Street. There will be a costume contest, food, and craft vendors.
Scaryville Poster
City of Cherryville
The meeting featured special recognition of city service, honoring Merinda Arthurs for ten years of employment.
Merinda Arthurs receiving an award for 10 years of service with the City of Cherryville - October 13th, 2025
Mason Beam (WNN)
On behalf of the city of Cherryville, Water Treatment Plant Director Bryan Williams accepted the North Carolina Area Wide Optimization Program certificate for exceeding state and federal drinking water standards for 13 consecutive years.
Bryan Williams receiving an award from Mayor H.L. Beam for area wide optimization of the water system from the DEQ - October 13th, 2025
Mason Beam (WNN)
City Manager Brian Dalton led the discussion on budget changes, which include recent grants and donations. Some key points include leftover funds from the $3 million Cleveland County Interconnect grant, which are set aside for local water projects; a $100,000 donation from Bob Barker, to be used for the Cherryville Historical Museum; an insurance reimbursement from one of the EMS bay doors for $6,000; and an ongoing HUD grant funding for renovations at City Hall. The city also has some Cleveland County grants. The Cherryville Little Theatre still has $61,000 to spend on it.
The newly built Cleveland County Water pump station located in Waco, NC - September 17th, 2025
Mason Beam (WNN)
The council also looked into how funds are being allocated for downtown water and sewer bonds, studies evaluating the city's water and sewer systems, and new funds for recreation and beautification, including a $5,000 grant for urns and flowers on Main Street.
Council members approved all the proposed changes.
Chris Parris, who has been president of the Little League Board for the past several years, was nominated to join the city's Recreation Board. Dalton mentioned the Little League board had a lot of members who don't have kids playing. It's a lot of work, and it's hard for them to serve on the board.
Parks and Recreation Director Lance Hudson and Dalton met with Parris to discuss Parris joining the city recreation board and serving as a Liaison to the Little League. Parris was in favor of it. The city council approved adding Parris to the recreation board.
City Staff discussed plans to initiate upgrades to the community building using newly available funds for renovations. They also discussed a travel baseball proposal from Perfect Game, hoping to fund turfing the Little League baseball infields and the Dixie Youth softball infields by late 2026.
The Cherryville Little League baseball fields located at Ballard Park in Cherryville, NC - October 14th, 2025
Mason Beam (WNN)
They have also discussed both current and future projects, including paving work, which is scheduled for next month. They will be paving Academy Street from Mountain Street, extending all the way to Paul H. Beam Road. They also plan to consider repaving additional streets if the budget allows.
With no other business presented by council or staff, the meeting adjourned following a motion and unanimous vote.
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