Darlene Butler

Richard Canipe (seated) is surrounded by his co-workers in his office earlier this month. Canipe announced that he will retire as town manager at the end of the month. Darlene Butler (left) will take over the position after serving more than two decades as town clerk. (Photo courtesy of the Town of Spruce Pine)

Canipe retires, Butler in as Spruce Pine Town Manager

Juliana Walker

Thursday, December 31, 2020

SPRUCE PINE — After serving as Spruce Pine Town Manager for 21 years, Richard Canipe is retiring.