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A good rhythm of awareness and trust between local governments and their citizenries—it’s ever the goal, achievable and rewarding, but the work to build...

NCLM’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE BEGINS APRIL 23! It’s CityVision season at the NC League of Municipalities, so clear your April calendars! NCLM’s flagship conference is taking place...

THROUGH EDUCATION AND A DEEP CONNECTION TO THE COMMUNITY, HARRIS HAS SUCCESSFULLY LED FUQUAY-VARINA FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES. For more than 30 years, William...

No single legislative session is ever like another, and the 2024 session promises to further confirm that truism. For North Carolina cities and towns, that...

Youngsville has seen tremendous growth in recent years. The town sits in Franklin County, about 25 miles northeast of Raleigh. Today the town boasts...

In August of 2023, the League’s Board of Trustees voted to end the Health Benefits Trust (HBT) contract with its provider, MedCost, and transition...

THE PUSH FOR BLANKET MANDATES TO DO AWAY WITH SINGLE FAMILY-ONLY ZONING ARE NOT PRODUCING THE RESULTS THAT SUPPORTERS SOUGHT. INSTEAD, A NEW STUDY...

At the NC League of Municipalities, all roads lead to CityVision 2024! Our annual conference serves as the League’s ultimate congregation of education, networking, ideas...

The North Carolina League of Municipalities works each year to provide members with the best information, resources, and knowledge to help all municipalities across...

It is difficult to believe that this column and this edition of Southern City comes as my tenure as president of the North Carolina...

The League’s ARP Service Line is more than just an assistance program to help in the short term. It’s a network of support that...

Through community engagement and a citizen-first approach, Morey ensures Southern Shores is not just a top-tier beach destination, but also a true hometown. If you...

Wilkesboro, known for its outdoor music festivals and recreation, continues to invest in its growing community through the opening of a new universal playground,...

The Town of Pikeville was celebrated by the League for being one of the first pilot towns to implement the League’s Municipal Accounting Services...

Newton Grove was struggling with an outdated water and sewer system and depleted town funds when the town received a once-in-a-generation opportunity through the...

Over late summer and fall, five cities across the state hosted meetings organized by Rail Response, a project of the North Carolina Metro Mayors...

Through the many changes in local governments—budget cycles and news cycles, projects, and programs—one topic has remained front and center for the better part...

This October the NC League of Municipalities debuted its first Trust Matters Conference. The gathering was hosted at the Sheraton Hotel in Research Triangle...

In recent years, state lawmakers haven’t exactly left Raleigh with a lot of pomp, circumstance, and finality. Instead, they have typically concluded virtually all of their...

North Carolina cities and towns have plenty to be grateful for when it comes to this year’s legislative session. For a third straight year, state...