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Cohort 5

Jurisdiction: Southwestern Commission

University: Western Carolina

Hometown: Stony Point, NC

Alex Curry is serving their fellowship with the Southwestern Commission, covering Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties. Curry is a graduate of Western Carolina University. During their undergraduate career, they regularly volunteered at the local animal shelter, participated in river clean-ups, and hosted foreign exchange students.

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In Clayton, numbers show how resources support services and meet residents’ needs. Each figure in the budget provides insight into how departments operate and how programs are funded, creating a…

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