Questions over county manager appointment lead to fiery discussion at Cabarrus meeting

Questions over county manager appointment lead to fiery discussion at Cabarrus meeting

CONCORD, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Commissioners in Cabarrus County are divided over a newly hired county manager, some arguing Monday night that information about the candidate, Sean Newton, was kept from the public during the selection process.  It was revealed last week that Board Chair Christopher Measmer had pursued a business venture with Newton back in 2016. On Monday, Measmer dismissed accusations of ethics violations.  Cabarrus Cou…

New Cabarrus County manager had past business interest with Commission Chairman

The revelation about new manager Sean Newton’s past business interest with Measmer is just the latest wrinkle in the Cabarrus County manager saga.

Downs prepares to sue over Cabarrus County's failure to pay

Former Cabarrus County Manager Mike Downs is preparing to sue the county for failing to pay what is owed in his contract.

Bulloch commissioners hire specialized New York firm to search for new county manager

The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday acted to contract Pracademic Partners to conduct a search for a new Bulloch County manager for a search fee of $26,500.