Record #:

15167

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Citizens of Rocky Mount elected Fred Turnage mayor in 1973, and he served the city for the following thirty-four years. He dealt with some contentious issues during his tenure, including Sunday \"blue\" laws; liquor by the drink; and the merger of the city and county school systems. In 1977-78, he served as president of the North Carolina League of Municipalities. He died on July 31, 2011 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 61 Issue 8, Aug 2011, p1, 10, por

Subject(s):

Mayors--Rocky Mount