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Yahoo
17-05-2025
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McAdenville mayor passes away at the age of 80, town says
MCADENVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The town of McAdenville announced the passing of its mayor, Jim Robinette. Robinette served as mayor since being appointed in March 2016. He was subsequently elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023. He began his career in public service at a young age while serving in the United States Army. After he served on either the town's planning board or city council for nearly 20 years. 'Mayor Robinette was dedicated to McAdenville and the wellbeing of its residents. Having lived in the town for over 45 years, he knew its history and traditions,' Mayor Pro-Tem Reid Washam said. 'More than that, he respected that history and tradition. He was respected by the community as evidenced by his appointment, election and reelections.' Robinette achieved many accomplishments for the town during his time as mayor including the purchase and repurposing of a historic property into the McAdenville's Town Hall facility, the construction of the McAdenville Greenway Park on the South Fork River and the completion of the South Fork Sewer Project, which opened the door to a future utility regionalization with the City of Gastonia. Robinette leaves behind his wife, Betty, and his daughter, Christy. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park. A funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. in the chapel of Carothers Funeral Home. The interment will take place at 1 p.m. at Gaston Memorial Park. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Irreplaceable': Town of McAdenville announces death of mayor
The Town of McAdenville has announced that Mayor Jim Robinette has died at 80 years old. Robinette was appointed mayor in 2016. He was then elected in 2019 and then re-elected in 2023. READ: Bowling sparks friendship for Special Olympics athlete and Mint Hill sergeant The mayor served in the United States Army. He served on the town Planning Board and Town Council for nearly 20 years, officials say. 'Mayor Robinette was dedicated to McAdenville and the well-being of its residents. Having lived in the town for over 45 years, he knew its history and traditions,' Mayor Pro-Tem Reid Washam said. 'More than that, he respected that history and tradition. He was respected by the community as evidenced by his appointment, election and reelections. The town of McAdenville has lost an irreplaceable Town official and friend.' During his time as mayor, Robinette purchased and repurposed the Town Hall, constructed the McAdenville Greenway Park on the South Fork River, and completed the South Fork Sewer Project. His funeral will take place on Wednesday at noon at the chapel of Carothers Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at 1 p.m. at Gaston Memorial Park. WATCH: Bowling sparks friendship for Special Olympics athlete and Mint Hill sergeant
