William B. Shuford Recreation Center

The William B. Shuford Recreation Center is the focal point for Recreation Department activities. The center is situated on approximately 19.3 acres of land. The main structure, constructed in 1967, has approximately 16,700 square feet and houses the newly renovated gymnasium, office spaces, and contains various multi-purpose rooms. Also on site is a 225,000 gallon swimming pool, which opened in 1971 and was completely renovated in 2015 with the addition of zero entry and water features. The facility has four (4) newly renovated tennis courts and three (3) multi-purpose playing fields. A new ADA accessible playground and permanent bagtoss boards were installed beside existing children's playground.

Some of the other activities and facilities to use at William B. Shuford Recreation Center are as follows: ADA accessible sidewalks, social hall rentals, men's and women's fitness rooms, picnic shelter, Veterans Monument, a walking track, and adult fitness equipment surrounding the walking track.

The address for the William B. Shuford Recreation Center is 56 Pinewood Rd. Granite Falls, NC 28630.

TOWN OF GRANITE FALLS IMPLEMENTS STAGE 2 MANDATORY WATER REDUCTIONS TO PROTECT LOCAL WATER SUPPLY

GRANITE FALLS, NORTH CAROLINA – Due to continued dry conditions across the region and declining water supply indicators, the Town of Granite Falls has implemented Stage 2: Mandatory Water Reductions under its Water Shortage Response Plan.

This action follows regional drought conditions identified within the Catawba-Wateree River Basin, where Stage 2 drought conditions require immediate conservation efforts to protect shared water resources and preserve drinking water availability.

Stage 2 conditions indicate that water supply levels are significantly below seasonal norms and that prolonged shortages are possible without immediate reductions in water use.

Town officials are urging all residents, businesses, and institutions to take immediate action to reduce nonessential water use.

Under Stage 2, the following restrictions are required for all Granite Falls water customers:

· No lawn watering or irrigation is permitted

· Watering of shrubs, trees, and flowers is limited to:

o 7:00–9:00 a.m. and 7:00–9:00 p.m.

o Hand-held hoses with automatic shutoff nozzles only

· Washing of driveways, sidewalks, and exterior surfaces is prohibited, except when necessary and approved

· Restaurants may only serve water upon customer request

· Filling of swimming pools is restricted to Wednesdays and Saturdays and requires a permit

· All customers must eliminate unnecessary water use, including commercial and industrial operations

These restrictions build upon previously encouraged conservation measures, which are now mandatory and enforceable.