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The day Mr. Matthews smoked out the sheriff

Summary by Daily Gate City
It may have been hardwired into the community’s DNA, or part of an agreement fostered by the town’s founding fathers, but early Burlington seemed to have an aversion to spending tax dollars on anything that smacked of city beautification.

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The day Mr. Matthews smoked out the sheriff

It may have been hardwired into the community’s DNA, or part of an agreement fostered by the town’s founding fathers, but early Burlington seemed to have an aversion to spending tax dollars on anything that smacked of city beautification.

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Daily Gate City broke the news on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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