David Pryor, Former Arkansas Governor and Senator, Dies At 89
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Former Arkansas governor and U.S. Sen. David Pryor, a Democrat who was one of the state’s most beloved political figures and remained active in public service in the state long after he left office, has died. He was 89. Pryor, who went undercover to investigate nursing homes while a congressman, died […]
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City of Richmond Hill announces death of its former mayor
On Sunday, the City of Richmond Hill announced the death of its former mayor, Richard Davis.Mayor Davis was first elected to the Richmond Hill City Council in November 1979. He was elected mayor in 1989. In a Facebook post, the City of Richmond Hill said, ” provided distinguished leadership during his thirty-one years serving as […]
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Remembering Mayor Charlie Smithgall [column] | Local Voices
I had the pleasure of getting to know Charlie Smithgall when I was a videographer at WGAL in the late 1990s during his first term as mayor of Lancaster city. Charlie was ever-present in the community, showing up to provide support when there were tragic events and regularly making himself available for sound bites on […]
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