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Under current legislation, almost nothing—not even hopeful new providers or already-built infrastructure—can resolve the internet problem in North Carolina. The City of Washington is...

In the face of a complex and far-reaching issue, cities and towns are not sitting on the sidelines. In 2018, Durham officials faced tough decisions....

Facing issues head-on and with family in mind, the Cary Councilmember’s public service mindset was on full display this past year. “This could be a...

Hundreds of municipal officials across North Carolina gathered in virtual fashion in late April for one of the state’s most engaging community-focused conferences in...

It has been said in different times, in different ways, under different circumstances: Crisis brings opportunity, if you are willing to seize it. The last...

The past year has presented a litany of challenges for our cities and towns. But, through those trials, we’ve been given a glimpse at...

One, the pandemic places outsize demand on governments and nonprofits to respond. And two, plans for internships fell through for many a college student. That...

What started as a creative COVID solution now promises to support local businesses far into the future. Faced with a potential crisis for their local...

The League's Quarterly Legislator Q&A. Jim Burgin is a numbers guy. The state senator from Angier, whose district covers Harnett County and parts of Johnston...

An ever-important but timely agenda is leading the League’s re-energized Local Leadership Foundation—set up to enhance municipal leaders’ skills—with economic development in focus along...

Alexander, Neisler, and Harris to Lead Organization Over Next Year. Salisbury Mayor Karen Alexander will lead the N.C. League of Municipalities as president over the...

After several months of work, NCLM’s Task Force on the Impact of City Leaders on Racial Equity has released a report calling for broad...

As I begin my term as President of the N.C. League of Municipalities, I am so pleased to be working with a group of...

Kelli always thought it was strange that obits were written to say nice things about the person who died and who now couldn’t care...

What is happening in the town of 1,700 may offer a model for other financially struggling rural water and sewer systems. The Town of Bethel...

Elizabeth City started the Historic Building Showcase, and Tarboro formalized it. Now, the format promises to boost towns’ rehabilitation efforts statewide. Launched by one municipality...

The league’s quarterly legislator Q&A. If we’ll be talking about 2020 for the rest of our lives, 2021 is sure to be part of the...

Marathon runner, pilot, and local leader—Bill Dusch’s unique outlook guides Concord’s evolution. For Mayor Bill Dusch, there is Concord and there is everywhere else, and...

The demands of the pandemic change almost daily, and our cities and towns are adapting. Community support, vaccine distribution, strategic development—the work of our...

Still for municipalities and by municipalities, the League’s offerings have a host of improvements for 2021. With immensely strong pools, exceedingly competitive costs and plans...