Jun. 3—Five of the six bike trails in Gravity Park have been closed in an effort to make them safer for riders. The trails in San-Lee Park have come under scrutiny by county officials after several accidents, some involving broken bones. That prompted County Manager John Crumpton to close the trails until they can be assessed by certified trail experts and contractors who will bring them into .
A North Carolina County Will Micro-Manage a Bike Park and Modify Trails Because There Have Been too Many Crashes
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A county manager in Lee County, North Carolina has closed the San-Lee Gravity Bike Park in the town of Sanford due to multiple injuries. The county said in a statement that they expect the park to “remain closed for the foreseeable future as trail modifications are made to enhance and improve the safety of bike riders.”
The closure is a result of what the county calls a “serious injury” that occurred on a recent weekend, which is the 7th injury on the same jump in the past year, “prompting the temporary closure to review trail safety measures and maintenance needs.”
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The award, given only when exceptional candidates are nominated, was developed “to honor North Carolina managers who follow Mr. Whitehurst’s example of consistency and diligence in his support of all local government professionals.”
Wyatt has more than 38 years of city and county management experience and has been the Henderson County Manager since 2006. His previous local government management experience includes stints in Moore, Polk and Catawba counties, the town of Chadbourn and Kingstree.
An alumnus of Appalachian State University, Wyatt was a founding member and past president of ASU Local Government Alumni Association, whose mission is to support professional training and continuing education. He has been presented with their Distinguished Alumni Award and served as the chairman of the University Board of Visitors.
Henderson County Manager Steve Wyatt receives service award
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Henderson County Manager Steve Wyatt received the prestigious John Whitehurst Service Award at the North Carolina City & County Management Association Winter Seminar Thursday, Feb. 4 for his service and dedication to local government management.
The award was developed “to honor North Carolina managers who follow Mr. Whitehurst’s example of consistency and diligence in his support of all local government professionals.”
Wyatt has more than 38 years of city and county management experience and has been the Henderson County manager since 2006. His previous local government management experience includes stints in Moore, Polk and Catawba County, the town of Chadbourn and Kingstree, South Carolina.