A section of Second Street between Elm and Oak streets received a new parking designation early last week, and with it came something nearby business owners say is important to their customers: accessibility.
Susie Cerecedez, executive director of the Graham Area United Way said she has been working with Graham Police Chief Tony Widner and City Manager Brandon Anderson, as well as David Casteel, the previous city manager, to accomplish the goal of handicapped parking on Second Street.
“I am just really, really happy they finally did it,” she said.
“We have had some other concerns and not just the handicap concerns, but some ...