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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...