Record #:

1747

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Avery C. Upchurch, five-term mayor of Raleigh and past president of the North Carolina League of Municipalities, died June 30, 1994, at the age of 65.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 44 Issue 7, July 1994, p3, por

Subject(s):

Upchurch, Avery C., 1928-1994

Record #:

27555

Author(s):

Seessel, Adam

Abstract:

As the city of Raleigh changes from increased growth and a changing population, this is reflected in the candidates for the upcoming elections for the city’s mayor. Avery Upchurch is currently mayor, is 60 years old, a gas station owner, and was raised on a tobacco farm. Charles Meeker is running against Upchurch, is 39 years old, a lawyer, and son of a U.S. ambassador. Upchurch is for keeping things the way they are and Meeker is seeking change. The two candidates reflect Raleigh’s past and present and have voters excited for the upcoming election.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 27, September 14-20 1989, p8-9, 11, 13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Raleigh--Politics and government; Mayors--Raleigh; Upchurch, Avery C., 1928-1994