On medical emergencies, the trained EMTs of the Fire Dept. usually reach the scene first. Chief Jeff Cash leads Fire Department. 50 jobs will be created for Cherryville. The Great Ice Storm of 1996 hits Cherryville and surrounding areas. Power out for approximately three days.
Charlotte has power outages for up to three or four weeks.
Ted Mace, Public Works Director, David Blackburn, Public Works Supervisor, and Ike Williams, Electric Supervisor, direct repairs to restore power - commendable work. 3-96 PhaSep Corporation breaks ground for a 34,000 square foot facility in Sunbeam Industrial Park. PhaSep manufactures filters which separate oil and water. Company will employ 35 to 75 people. 4-96 Special Olympics Games in Cherryville, Rudisill Park, Earl Hallman, Chairman.