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18 Jun

City of Asheboro approves 2025-26 budget

Ryan HenkelGovernment, NewsAsheboro City Council, City of Asheboro, Donald Duncan

ASHEBORO – The Asheboro City Council approved its 2025-26 operating budget, which is balanced at about $75.7 million, at its June meeting. Of that, the general fund is balanced at approximately $50.5 million, which is approximately a $2 million increase from the prior year, mostly due to personnel expenses, city manager Donald Duncan said. “We’re going to do a base pay increase for every full-time employee of $2,000, except for fire and police, who are getting a $3,000 increase because that is where our biggest deficit is in trying to recruit and keep good talent,” Duncan said. Essentially half of…

New Asheboro city manager sworn in

Randolph RecordGovernment, Newscity manager, City of Asheboro, David Smith, Donald Duncan, John Ogburn

Donald Duncan Jr. is sworn in as new manager for the City of Asheboro on Monday. He’s accompanied by his wife, Amanda, center, and daughter, Julianna. (City of Asheboro photo) ASHEBORO — Donald Duncan Jr. became the city manager in Asheboro during an Oath of Office ceremony Monday morning. It’s the first time in nearly a quarter century that there’s a new person in that position. Duncan replaces retiring John Ogburn, who held the position for 24 years. Duncan’s hiring was announced in January. Local elected official and city staff were on hand for the ceremony welcoming Duncan. Duncan had…

Asheboro picks next city manager from western North Carolina

Bob SuttonGovernment, NewsCity of Asheboro, David Smith, Donald Duncan, John Ogburn

Donald Duncan (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO – Donald Duncan, who has been involved in city and county government in the western part of North Carolina, will be the next city manager for Asheboro. Duncan was selected among several dozen applicants. “My family and I are excited to join the Asheboro community,” Duncan said in a statement. “I aspire to live up to the trust placed in me by a wonderful Mayor and dedicated City Council.” Duncan, 47, spent the last three years as Caldwell County manager. Before that, he was city manager in Conover for 15 years. He has bachelor’s degree in…